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Pedasi is one of Panama’s most authentic and charming small towns. Located at the southeast corner of the Azuero Peninsula, Pedasi is situated in a golden corner of this country, within a few minutes of hidden white-sand beaches and undiscovered rocky headlands. The town itself, with a population of about 2,000, has the atmosphere of a village. It’s big enough to be a viable lifestyle option, but small enough to make you feel like you’re an active stakeholder in a growing community.
Entering Pedasi is like taking a step back in time. The local population is friendly and hospitable. People here go out of their way to be helpful. The region is one of the most traditional and folkloric in Panama. Baseball is an important pastime and is taken seriously in these parts and once a year, the small town is invaded by tens of thousands of Carnival-goers. Otherwise, it’d be hard to imagine a sleepier outpost.
The Azuero Peninsula constitutes Panama’s southernmost landmass. Jutting into the Pacific, the peninsula in general and Pedasi in particular are an excellent staging post for forays into the Pacific. This is the country’s “tuna coast,” and just offshore are big numbers of yellow-fin tuna. The waters around Pedasi yield both inshore and offshore fish species.
Pedasi is also considered as one of the best places for witnessing the annual migration of the humpback whale. During the season (June to November), you could watch the spectacle from your kitchen window.
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This coast is well known in surfing circles, and two world surfing championships have been hosted at nearby Playa Venao in recent years. Venao’s break is year-round.
Back on land, dense maritime jungles and rain forest are home to a myriad of flora and fauna, Fresh water cascades from the mountains in spectacular waterfalls and Rivers meander from the foothills down to the shore. Ask the locals, and they can show these wonderful places.
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