Visitors frequently compare this region of Panama to picturesque Tuscany, Italy and the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Large stretches of rolling hills meet vast expanses of soft sandy beaches, at the foot of warm soothing waters.Friendly and welcoming locals, hardly tarnished by modernity, provide their forthcoming assistance as you find your way to your deep blue oceanic destination or the local mini-market.
The Azuero Peninsula also provides extensive first rate infrastructure:
Contemporary roads, landline and cellular communications, robust electricity, drinkable tap water, up-to-date health centers, modern hospitals, and commercial activity create an ideal combination of tranquility and convenience.
Those seeking more active lifestyles may enjoy the plethora of water sports and wildlife opportunities readily accessible for the taking. Pedasi area offers world class surfing, deep sea fishing, diving, snorkeling and hiking Nature lovers will find in Pedasí a wildlife exploration heaven.
Pedasi and the Azuero Peninsula, have a very diverse marine ecosystem and fantastic offshore fishing. The Azuero Peninsula is often referred to as the Tuna Coast for its abundance of yellow fin tuna. However tuna is not the only fish that can be found in the waters near Pedasi and in the Azuero Peninsula. There are numerous types of fish including Wahoo, Snapper, Grouper, Dorado, Mackerel and AmberJack (to name a few) that can be found in Panama’s Azuero Peninsula.
FISHING: Panama is recognized as one of the top deep sea fishing destinations in the Americas and Pedasi is one of the top deep sea fishing destinations within Panama. The Azuero Peninsula is often referred to as the Tuna Coast for its abundance of yellow fin tuna. Other common types of fish that can found in Pedasi include the Wahoo, Snapper, Grouper, Dorado, Mackerel, AmberJack and many others.
SURFING: The Pedasi area offers world class surfing and is rapidly becoming a surfing tourist destination. "Costa Pedasi" extens over 2km of beach which includes two breaks - Lagarto point and Playa El Toro. Other top surfing spots include Playa Raya, Playa Venao, Playa destiladeros and Playa Madrono .
DIVING: Pedasi area offers top scuba diving and snorkeling destinations. Divers can find it all here wrecks, sea mounts and coral reefs. Whale sharks can be seen year round.
WHALE WATCHING: Is done from July to September when the Humpback whales migrate from South America to the warmer waters of the tropics. During the migration season whales are often seen from the shore of "Costa Pedasi" . Further out to sea during the months of January to April pods of Orcas are sometimes seen.
TURTLE WATCHING: Sea turtles are in the Pedasi area year round and very common during the months of September to October when they arrive in large numbers to lay their eggs at Isla Cañas.
ISLA IGUANA: Minutes away by boat from Pedasi, this island provides visitors a veritable natural wonderland. Amidst 35 acres of coral reefs, 13 coral species and an astounding 200 species of fish, Isla Iguana offers the best snorkeling in the country and outstanding diving opportunities.
This island features humpback whales in its waters, giant iguanas and the yearly nesting site of the 4-foot Carey sea turtle. Birders can enjoy the region’s largest colony of magnificent frigate birds with their puffed red chests, without traveling to the more distant Galapagos Islands.
