February 12, 2019 President Varela was in Puerto Armuelles yesterday. He celebrated the 1st shipment of bananas by Banapiña. 3 thousand boxes of bananas were shipped to the US. Puerto’s bananas production is finally in gear again. Background As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, it has been a long and complex process to find a company to … Read more
Over the summer, the National Tourism Ministry (IPAT) hung a big banner with a photo of Puerto Armuelles from an overpass. Emblazoned across the banner were the words, “Visit Puerto Armuelles“ We spotted it hanging from an overpass on the InterAmericana between David and Pasa Canoas. Tourism Office Opens in Puerto Armuelles In September, IPAT opened up an office of Tourism in Puerto … Read more
Heavenly Hotel is now under new ownership. 3 expats from Boquete bought it. The new owners also own Boquete’s excellent Big Daddy’s restaurant 3 other hotels (all in Boquete) Rumors of Sale There had been murmurs around Puerto for the past 2 months that Heavenly Hotel’s founder and owner, Milton Hutto, was in the process … Read more
We have been telling our readers for over a year now, that Puerto Armuelles is on the cusp of a big bump in growth. The type of growth & investment that some other parts of Panama started to enjoy 5 or 10 years ago. It seems we were right. Below is a partial list of some recent […]
Jan. 26, 2017 I just got back to town a few days ago. I immediately remembered why I love Puerto Armuelles so much. On my very first morning, I went to the beach at Corazon de Jesus on for a swim. Morning At the Beach I had been told that the November rains were … Read more
This post is about a remodel of an existing house in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. It is part of our ongoing series on “What it’s like to build a home in Panama” The Original House The house is nick-named “Casa Sombrero” because of its big sheltering roof. It is on a corner lot in the Corazon … 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 […]
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
Our focus is on individuals who are interested in living in Panama and, of course, purchasing a place to live. But it cannot be denied that Panama has some great real estate investment opportunities as well. Right now, we have a doozy of an investment opportunity for you! (Click to See A Solid Puerto Armuelles … Read more
January 19, 2012 Free at last, Free at last, Puerto Armuelles is Free at last Puerto Armuelles has been in economic shackles for years because of the enormous debt owed by Coosemupar. Coosemupar is a worker cooperative that owns and operates the many banana plantations in the Puerto Armuelles area of Panama. President Martinelli and … Read more
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