The Azuero Peninsula is considered the heartland of Panama and is famous for its traditions and folklore. The community of Pedasi still gathers in the town square around a century old church.
 
Undoubtedly one of the main attractions to this area is the endless number of deserted beaches that are surrounded by lush tropical landscapes intertwined with enchanting rolling hills.

Beaches near the Ocean Lofts in Pedasí:

• El Arenal, used by local fishermen to launch small fishing boats
• Playa El Toro, which has a left and right point break for surfing
• Playa La Garita
• Playa El Lagarto which has left and right beach breaks for surfing
• Playa El Lanchón
• Playa El Cascajal
• Playa Los Destiladeros, which has several breaks for surfing
• Puerto Escondido
• Playa Los Panamaes
• Playa la Miel
• Punta Chumico
• Playa Tortuga
• Playa Venado, which boasts world class surf competitions

The Azuero Peninsula is otherwise known as Panama´s dry ark, as it experiences less rainfall throughout the year than any other part of the country. The area´s climate is frequently compared to the desirable Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.

The tip of the Azuero Peninsula is also a surfer’s paradise with beaches such as Playa Venado, Cambutal and Lagarto beaches.

The east coast of the Azuero Peninsula is commonly called the “tuna coast” and is widely renowned for its world class fishing. You will find many fish such as: Tuna, Amberjack, Wahoo, Dorado, Marlin, African Pompano and many more.

Check out Pedasi Fishing for more details:
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Isla Iguana
Thirty minutes off the coast of Pedasi is the national wildlife refuge Isla Iguana. This is truly a beautiful island surrounded by 16-hectares of protected coral reef. The 2 beaches on Isla Iguana have fine white sand and clear turquoise waters. You may be fortunate to catch a glimpse of humpback whales between the months of June and November or find yourself spearfishing along side hammerhead sharks and dolphins. Isla Iguana is also a popular mating spot for the estimated 5,000 Red-Throated Frigate marine birds and 5 different species of turtles.

Isla Cañas
A small, thin, green island running parallel to the southernmost coast in Panama, Isla Canas is a beautiful, isolated paradise. The island is famous for its vast stretch of golden beach that doubles as sea-turtle nesting grounds in September and October. During the peak season, there are hundreds of enormous turtles lining this tropical island.

Cerro Hoya National Park
This park is approximately 80,500 acres located within Los Santos and Veraguas Provinces, on the Azuero Peninsula. The terrain here is volcanic in origin which varies greatly from coastline to the mountains. The Cerro Hoya peak is also the highest point on the peninsula. Many rivers important to this area with beautiful waterfalls to explore, such as the Tonosì, Guànico, Cobachòn, Portobelo, Punta Blanca, Sierra, Varadero and the Pavo.

The coastline of the park includes coral reefs, coastal cliffs, and mangrove swamps. The mountain areas are covered by vast dense forests, and the home to over 95 species of birds including the endangered scarlet macaw, the painted parakeet, the king vulture, osprey, and mangrove black-hawk. There is also a large population of white tailed deer living within the park, as well as jaguars and ocelots.

Pedasi Town
When you arrive to Pedasi you will notice that all the your stress and worries from the city will start to disappear from your mind. On the main street of Pedasi you see colorful little houses with red tile roofs, surrounded by flowers. You find the villagers relaxing in their rocking chairs after a hard day of work or just sitting on the front porch with family, friends and neighbors talking and laughing about their days. The people of Pedasi always greet visitors with a smile and great hospitality. They are the friendliest people you will find anywhere in the world.

February’s Carnivale is the annual high point of local life in Pedasí, which is renowned for the most exuberant celebration. The town divides itself into two factions, Calle Arriba (upper street) and Calle Abajo (lower street), each with their respective queens, competing with floats, music and fireworks. After the celebration, the winning queen is chosen by popular vote. Also celebrated in Pedasi is the fiesta of Santa Catalina (St Catherine’s Day) on November 25.

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