Pedasí
Panama · Los Santos · 0 m
Description
Pedasí is a charming, traditional town on the Pacific coast of the Azuero Peninsula, one of the driest regions of Panama. The town is known for its relaxed beaches, excellent sport fishing, and proximity to the Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge, with its seabird colonies, coral reefs, and abundant marine life. Humpback whales can be spotted seasonally offshore, while nearby Isla Cañas is renowned for the remarkable mass nesting of sea turtles. Pedasí combines rural traditions and unspoiled nature with a laid-back coastal atmosphere and serves as a gateway to the surf beaches of Playa Venao and the diverse Pacific coastline of the southern Azuero Peninsula.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – April
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge(Day trip)
- Snorkeling at Isla Iguana(Day trip)
- Humpback whale watching (July - October)
- Playa El Toro
- Playa Arenal
- Pedasí historic town center
- Playa La Garita
- Sport fishing for tuna, marlin & sailfish
- Scuba diving around Isla Iguana(Day trip)
- Frigatebird watching at Isla Iguana(Day trip)
- Playa Venao surfing(Day trip)
- Isla Cañas sea turtle nesting (July - November)(Day trip)
- Isla Cañas mangroves & boat tour(Day trip)
- Playa Los Destiladeros(Day trip)
- Playa Puerto Escondido
- Corpus Christi festivities (May - June)
Getting there
- Airports:
- PDM