The Patron Saints of Santa Librada are the most important religious festival in Las Tablas. The Carnivals in Las Tablas attract more people, followed by this celebration that takes over the town for a week. Santa Librada, better known as … Read More
5 places to stop while driving from Panama City to Pedasí
Driving from Panama City to Pedasi takes about four hours without traffic or stops. But this can be quite exhausting, especially for those with children. Many people stop for lunch on the way as there are many restaurants on the … Read More
When can you see Humpback Whales in Panama?
Living in Pedasi one of the things you look forward to is seeing the humpback whales in Panama. A couple of weeks ago I went to Playa Arenal to celebrate Earth Day and there was a stand by the Ministry … Read More
Fishing in Panama: What to Catch?
Fishing in Panama is considered to be one of the best in the world. Even the name of the country means abundance of fish (and butterflies)! No other place in the world holds as many records as Piñas Bay that … Read More
Pedasi Kite Festival is Back!
Pedasi now has its own annual Kite Festival called “The Sky is the Limit”! The fourth version of the Pedasi Kite Festival will be held on Sunday, February 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the old airport of … Read More
Thousand Polleras Festival is Back in 2023!
I remember going to the first when the Thousand Polleras Festival when it was pretty much a thousand polleras. Now the name should be changed since there are a lot more than a thousand women who parade down the streets … Read More
Save the Turtles protects the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle in Playa Venao
The Azuero Peninsula is one of the best places to see turtles in Panama. This part of the country is made up of three provinces: Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas. It is possible to find turtles in Panama from the … Read More
Christmas Party for the Children in Los Asientos School
I went to Boquete at the end of November to meet Tammy, my best friend from high school. Her mother, who used to be a teacher at our school, lives there. They were organizing a Thanksgiving party for the Ngobe … Read More
AFAR Magazine Picks Cambutal as one of the Best Places to Travel in 2023!
With so many destinations to visit all over the world, how do you know which one to pick? Magazines always love doing their list of places to visit and AFAR magazine is no exception. Their December edition launched their suggestions … Read More
Who is Santa Librada of Las Tablas?
Santa Librada of Las Tablas is the patron saint of this city that is the capital of the province of Los Santos. But how did she become the town’s patron saint? History of Las Tablas Las Tablas was founded on … Read More