April 26, 2017 Just yesterday, the National Assembly voted. And it voted yes. Finally, after many delays Del Monte can grow bananas in Puerto Armuelles. This is excellent news for the economy of Puerto Armuelles and its district of Baru. It will also be good for many folks in Bocas del Toro. Which is why all … Read more
This short video shows off one of our beautiful beachfront properties. It also gives a brief tour of some of the places you can easily visit when you live in Puerto Armuelles. Links You can find more photos and details about this property by clicking here. In the video, I mention a few links … Read more
30 years ago, when I was in college, one of my best friends, Paul, had a unique solution to the problem of high housing costs. “When I grow up,” Paul proclaimed, “I am going to build myself a house out of trash”. Of course, none of us took a Paul seriously at the time. (FYI – He … Read more
Thurs, September 8, 2016 Today, the President of the Republic of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, came to Puerto Armuelles. He was here to inaugurate a new hospital (Hospital Dionisio Arrocha). He also had other news for Puerto Armuelles: Extension of Puerto’s new highway out to Limones. Del Monte’s imminent arrival A crowd of Portenos had assembled to … Read more
July 16, 2016 Just before noon yesterday, the very loud sound of a helicopter overhead reminded me that today was the day for the big banana meeting. Government officials had arrived in Puerto Armuelles to tell Portenos the status of Del Monte taking over banana production on Chiquita’s old banana plantations. UPDATE: Del Monte […]
As you may know, Puerto Armuelles has about 2 dozen neighborhoods. Many people have asked us to describe them. This post is an announcement of a new page. A page describing 10 of the neighborhoods of Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Below, there are a few photos of these neighborhoods. To learn about these 10 neighborhoods in Puerto, […]
February 15, 2015 Finally, there are undeniable signs that the long-awaited upgrade of the Puerto Armuelles’ sewer system is underway. New Pipes Will Take Sewage To Treatment Plant As you drive around town, you will notice parallel cuts in the road surface. These cuts represent the location of the new, high volume sewer line that … Read more
October 10, 2014 On Tuesday Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela flew his presidential helicopter to Puerto Armuelles. The President was here to announce: Return of Chiquita To Puerto Armuelles Update on Creation a Multi-use Port Chiquita Banana (Chiquita Brands) The President made his announcement at the banana plantations outside of Puerto Armuelles. To “virtually” travel … Read more
Last year, I tagged along on a tour of a banana plantation in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. In this video, a gentleman who used to be in charge of growing bananas for Chiquita explains how a banana grows. Basically, it takes 5 and half months before the banana plant “gives birth” to the banana fruit. Then … Read more
Construction of 4-Lane Highway To Puerto Armuelles Last week Panamanian President, Ricardo Martinelli visited Puerto Armuelles to make a televised announcement that the long awaited 4-lane highway between Puerto Armuelles and the interamerican highway at Paso Canoas had received funding and is destined to begin “soon”. President Martinelli gave serious weight to his “soon” timetable, … Read more
December 3, 2012 A real estate developer requested I put together a 1 page summary of Puerto Armuelles. He wanted it to cover both its history and its economic future. I had fun creating it. If you would like a copy, I’d be happy to share it with you. For your 1 page summary, Click … Read more
My daughter, Skylar, and I were invited to tag along on a tour of the banana plantations above Puerto Armuelles. It was conducted by the very personable Claral Richards and Mr. Francisco. Both gentleman were born and raised in Puerto Armuelles. Both worked for Chiquita banana for many years. I hope you enjoy these videos. Click Below […]
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