Driving Directions to Arenosa
The roads all the way to Arenosa are paved and in good condition and it only takes a little over an hour to drive the 50 miles from Panama City. The first 30 miles (48KM) is on four lane divided highways and the last 20 miles (31KM) is on a two lane road.
Head West out of Panama City on the InterAmerican Highway after you pass the Super Extra in Arraijan you pass over the AutoPista and will then bear to the left at the fork. (The signs reads Chorrera Autopista) After you pass the toll booths on the Autopista (They no longer charge a toll), count five elevated pedestrian crosswalks. (There are also two vehicle overpasses.) Just before the fifth pedestrian crosswalk there are some small signs that say Arenosa, Santa Rita and El Espino. (The pedestrian crosswalk as a large banner on it that reads "Two Oceans Fund")
On the left, you will see a Delta Gas Station. (The Delta Station sign actually says El Espino on it) Just as you pass under the crosswalk on the right directly across from the Delta Station is a Chino tienda and a two lane paved road. If you are here after 7:30AM the store will be open and you can pick up ice, beer, soft drinks or snacks you may have forgotten. Turn right on this road and proceed 25 km. Just stay straight on the paved road all the way. You will see small white concrete KM markers along the way.
The road to Arenosa is a country road that winds through some lovely rolling hill countryside with fincas, chickens, horses, cows and lots of pineapple farms. The biggest traffic problems are the "chivas" stopping every mile or so to pick up people and of course dogs, chickens, tractors and even cows in the road. Take your time and enjoy the scenery.
Just before the 25 KM there is a sign indicating Arenosa is to the left. You will turn left directly in front of the 25 KM marker. Once you turn left,(the KM markers continue to go up) and when you have driven six more KM you will see the 31 KM marker just as you are entering the village of Arenosa.
Right after the 31 KM marker you will see my house and driveway entrance first. The driveway entrance and my house are light olive green with white trim and the house is on columns. Just beyond the main driveway you will see another entrance with parking. To get to the pontoon boat you will be turning in this second driveway. This driveway is crushed rock and only about 150 feet past the marker (See the picture below) If someone is not there to meet you, honk the horn and the guide and/or my caretaker, Chico, will come up and help you carry anything you need to take to the boat.
For more information contact: Dennis MeltonEmail: dgmelton@gmail.com
Skype ID "dgmeltonjr"
Telephone : 011-507-6-650-4625 or 011-507-6-792-8027
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