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 positive Read More
How To Find Out The Weather in Puerto Armuelles Panama Today
Puerto Armuelles now has a weather station! It has always bothered me that weather reports for Puerto were actually for David, or even Panama City! For many years there was no weather station in our district of Baru. More recently, there has been a weather station in David. But now, finally, Read More
The Puerto Armuelles Dog Show – An Event That Starts On Time Here
On July 23rd, Puerto Armuelles' 2nd Annual Dog show happened. We stopped by last year. But this year we were in it. Although, that is only because there are actually 2 dogs shows. The more formal one, followed by the more casual dog show. I have captured the causal version of the dog show in Read More
The End of Permanent Tourist in Panama
Updated: March 24, 2017 Panama is saying enough is enough! Too many people are living in Panama, but not bothering to obtain legal residency. Panama has made some quick changes to stop that. As of March 6th, you cannot renew your Panama Tourist Visa, unless you leave Panama for at least 30 Read More
Recognition as Panama experts
Live and Invest Overseas is having a conference in Panama, Feb 15 - 17th, 2017 They invited us to speak. We accepted. So, on Feb. 15, Reyn and I will share why and how we decided to live in Panama. And, most importantly, what it is really like to live here in Panama. Hype? The Live and Read More
A Glimpse At Puerto Armuelles – January 2017
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 heavy this year and that Read More
Volunteer English Program – 1st Month Report & Requests
As you may remember, last month we asked if you were interested in volunteering to teach English here in Puerto Armuelles. Happily, we received several responses. Our First Student In fact, soon after our announcement our very first student began receiving one-on-one English conversation Read More
President Varela Comes To Puerto To Announce – Hospital, Del Monte, Highway Expansion
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 Read More
Our Map of Puerto Armuelles Panama
We made a map. Many people we talk to, even long-time residents, are unsure of the neighborhoods in Puerto Armuelles. This map does not include all the neighborhoods in Puerto, but it show the ones of most interest to expats and retirees. The map should help a visitor to more quickly get Read More