A breeze comes in off of the Pacific Ocean and is more than welcome beneath the hot, tropical sun in the clear skies above Pedasi, Panama. Residents of and tourists visiting Pedasi, Panama, relax to the soothing sound of nearby Pacific waves that greet the sandy beaches and rocky shores. The hustle and bustle of city life is unknown in these peaceful Panamanian hinterlands. One of the outposts of the Azuero Peninsula, small and quiet Pedasi, Panama seems to exist in another time and place.

History of Pedasi, Panama

The area around Pedasi, Panama was settled by Spanish colonizers during the fifteenth century after they drove out most of the indigenous peoples who had been hunting and fishing the lands and waters of Azuero Peninsula for several thousand years.

Located far off the trade routes that passed through David and Santiago, the Spanish who colonized Pedasi were more of less on their own and worked hard to survive in the rather dry terrain typical of this region.

The abundant sealife in the waters offshore from Pedasi, Panama encouraged the establishment of small fishing villages that were rather similar to those of the indigenous people who came before them. Other settlers took to cattle farming in the windswept hills around Pedasi and farming vegetables and fruits such as corn and melons.

Aside from the American navy using some of the deserted shorelines near Pedasi for target practice, and this small town being the birth place of Mireya Moscoco, (Panama’s first woman president) not much else of note has happened at Pedasi, Panama.

In more recent times, Pedasi, Panama has become popular among surfers and investors eager to develop the beautiful, empty coasts of this region.

Culture in Pedasi, Panama

The culture of Pedasi, Panama is still very Spanish in flavor. As in many other areas of the Azuero Peninsula, descendents of Spanish families who settled Pedasi a few hundred years ago raised cattle and farmed the land without much influence or influx of people from elsewhere. For this reason, inhabitants of Pedasi and other towns in the region continue to celebrate the same festivals that were celebrated by their ancestors who settled this region over four hundred years ago.

In Pedasi, the most important of these festivals are the feast day of Santa Catalina on November 25th, and “carnival” celebrated in February to kick off the start of Lent. Despite Pedasi being a small town, its carnival festivities are some of the most colorful and lively in all of Panama.

Activities in Pedasi, Panama

In Pedasi, Panama, most activities are related to the Pacific Ocean. Several beaches near this small town have become well known for their excellent surfing. These are increasing in popularity among the surfing crowd not only because of their reliable waves, but also because so many of these beaches are undiscovered places of beauty.

Pedasi, Panama is also becoming recognized for its excellent deep water fishing. Nutrient rich ocean currents that come quite close to the shores of Pedasi are important feeding grounds for a variety of popular sport fish such as Dorado, Wahoo, and most of all, Yellowfin Tuna. These deep water fish can often be caught quite close to shore because the continental shelf drops off near the coast at Pedasi.

There are also marine refuges at Iguana and Fraile Islands that can be visited for snorkeling and scuba diving. The coral reefs that surround these islands harbor colorful corals and quite large fish that are pretty easy to see.

Types of accommodations available in Pedasi, Panama

True to its small town feeling, visitors to Pedasi won’t find any huge resort style hotels (at least YET). All of the hotels in and near town are pretty small but, (like the town of Pedasi, Panama), most are brimming with charm. One of the nicer boutique inns in town is the Casita Margarita. The Hostal Dona Maria is also a pleasant place to stay in Pedasi.

Tourism in Pedasi, Panama

Tourism is just starting off in Pedasi, Panama. Being located off the beaten track makes this small town and surroundings less frequently visited than other places in Panama but most people who visit Pedasi time and time again want to keep it that way. They don’t want the word to get out about the beauty of Pedasi’s, empty beaches and its friendly atmosphere.

It will only be a matter of time before more tourists start coming to Pedasi though, especially since the Aeroperlas airline has made Pedasi easy to get to by offering flights to this small town.

Real estate in Pedasi, Panama
Pedasi, Panama is perfect for anyone who wants to visit or live near the ocean where they can stroll and explore beaches for hours without running into anyone. It’s the type of place where locals are quick to smile and extend a hand in friendship. Pedasi is a town for those who prefer the quiet life and the sounds of the ocean and Panamanian countryside to the horns, shouts, and rush of the city.

Apparently, there are a quite a few people who are looking for what Pedasi has to offer judging by the developments that are planned for Pedasi, Panama, and the rumors that several celebrities have visited and shown an interest in real estate in this beautiful, out of the way place.