The Pedasi mural route is not new. A few years ago, a group of friends formed a group called “Pedasí Querido Pueblo Colorido” (Pedasi, Beloved Colorful Town), which is still active on Facebook. The idea was to create a street … Read More
Festivities
Pedasi Jazz Festival
The Pedasi Jazz Festival took over our town on Saturday, May 31st. Unfortunately, I couldn't attend because I had to go to the city due to my grandmother's health. Therefore, this article won't be a first-person account, but rather a … Read More
The Pedasi Carnival was the first in Panama
The Pedasi carnival is different from those in other parts of Panama because it's more relaxed. I didn't go to the Pedasi carnival when I was younger. When I was in high school and college, we always went to Penonome … Read More
Where to celebrate Carnival in Panama?
Those wishing to celebrate Carnival in Panama should book well in advance, as accommodations in the interior of the country fill up quickly. This celebration is more crowded than Holy Week or Independence Day. Panamanians and residents take advantage of … Read More
Christmas Parade in Pedasi 2025
This year was the first time we attended the Christmas Parade in Pedasi. I'd been to the one in the city many times. I even skated in it when inline skates were all the rage—you can imagine how many years … Read More
Celebrate Panama's National Holidays in Pedasí
November is known as the month of the country and that is because all of Panama's National Holidays take place in this month. First we fought to get our independence from the Spanish Empire and then we separated from Colombia … Read More
The Mejorana Festival turns 75 in 2024
Azuero is a land of festivals and one of the most anticipated is the Mejorana Festival in Guarare, Los Santos province. Those who visit will be able to appreciate the culture and traditional music of the Azuero region. The mejorana … Read More
Participate in a Mud Gathering in Pedasi
One of the most indigenous experiences you can live in Pedasí is a mud gathering (junta de embarra). Traditionally this is how houses were built in the interior of Panama. With modernism, this way of building homes was forgotten. The … Read More
8 Festivities in Azuero to Visit
Those who want to visit Azuero, a peninsula made up of the provinces of Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas, should take advantage of the celebrations and festivals that take place in the area. Traditionally, it is known as the cradle … Read More
Corpus Christi in La Villa de Los Santos and Parita
Corpus Christi is one of the most beautiful celebrations to see in Azuero. This religious and cultural event takes place in two locations: Parita in the province of Herrera and La Villa de los Santos in the province of Los … Read More