Thursday, July 12, 2012

The Panama Area Known As Pedasi

By Tyler Ramos


Pedasi is a small town with a population of 2000 people. It is located in Panama, along the southeastern part of the Azuero Peninsula. The village is part of the Pedasi District as well as the Los Santos province. It is known for being a fishing region.

The small village includes several restaurants, shops and supermarkets, two banks, and one library and health clinic. There is cable, Internet and telephone service available throughout the jurisdiction. The area is known for hosting annual carnivals, its pristine beaches, and water-related activities, such as surfing, sports fishing and diving. It is also located near many of national preserves and parks of Panama.

The area is known for its neat streets and mostly Spanish colonial architecture. There is a main roadway, plaza and numerous civic buildings that are located near quiet residential areas. Pedasi has a reputation for being among the main attractions of the region of Los Santos. The town is only a five-hour car drive from Panama City. Private and charter flights are accepted on the small local airstrip.

There are a dozen nearby beaches. For this reason, many tourists travel to this area looking for water sports and activities. Surfing is a big attraction, especially on the Playa Venao beach. Several beaches are considered good locations for surfers to catch waves. Sport fishing is quite popular in the town. Pelagic game fish are plenty in this region. This is a result of the continental shelf dropping near the shore. Year-round catch includes: sailfish, amberjack, roosterfish, grouper, cubera snapper. Some other seasonal catches: wahoo, bigeye tuna and yellowfin tuna.

From Playa El Arenal people can take a short boat ride over to the island wildlife refuge known as Isla Iguana. The island is surrounded by coral reef and therefore filled with beaches of white sand. Several exotic species of sea turtles, rays, reptiles, rays, fish, and birds are found in this habitat.

Many of the locals are considered laidback and friendly in their nature. They are known to be quite warm and excepting of visitors. Men are often dressed in traditional sandals called cuttarras, and black and white hats. Women often wear traditional garb as well, particularly at special events. These clothes include many details and are handmade.

In the month of February, a yearly carnival is hosted. This is a major event in the local scene. During this time, the town is split into two areas, the upper street, Calle Arriba and the lower street, Calle Abajo. Each of the areas has its own queen whose mission is it to outshine the other queen when it comes to the best display of floats, music and fireworks. Following the celebrations, the winning queen is selected based on the popular vote.

Pedasi is a town of 2000 people located within Panama. Despite its small size, the area is lively and brings many new visitors from around the world. Foreigners and locals enjoy the land because of water activities available, such as fishing, surfing and diving. Most locals are nice and host cultural celebrations every year.




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