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Corregimiento in Los Santos, Panama
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Pedasí is a town in the Los Santos province of the Pacific West region of Panama.
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A small island 20-minute boat ride from Playa Arenal, a former military plane bombing range with lots of birds. Renowned for the hundreds of iguanas living there. White beach, clear blue water, coral and lots of fish.
Arenal Beach
Departure point for Isla Iguana. Many local fishermen's boats. It is possible to negotiate directly with them to go fishing or whale watching. Further up the beach is very good for relaxed swimming.
Bull Beach
Good swimming spot. On the beach fishing.
Venao Beach
This is a misnomer as this is now a small village in its own right. Beautiful beaches, world-class surfing, numerous hotels, and hostels. Restaurants and bars.
Destiladeros Beach
This is a beach and residential area about 12km outside of Pedasi. Beautiful beach and a few resorts. Known as "Millionaire's Mile" due to some of the mansions built here in the past.
The Church
Dominating the town square, this is a beautiful building. One of the oldest in the country and steeped in culture and history.
At the correct time of year, there are a few whales who return to have their babies. The mother and Calf pairs can be seen from the shore, but it is worthwhile to contract a boat to take you right up close.
Pedasi is the heart of Panamanian culture, which is never more evident than during the annual festival of Carnivale. Slightly smaller in scale than the festivities at Las Tablas, it is a week of the year highly anticipated by locals and tourists alike.
French and Italian entrées prepared fresh, and good desserts too.
A good choice for seafood, or Western/American cuisine such as ribs.
Seating on a large wood deck.
Very basic and badly maintained rooms, some with shared bathroom. The cheapest in town
The club provides lodging with A/C suites and cabanas, hot water, satTV, swimming pool, restaurant and bar. They are able to assist with bookings for many tourism activities (see listing above under "Do"). The Club also provides storage for boats for people who would like to fish the prime areas around Pedasi but don't want to pull their boats around on trailers. Airport pick-up from Panama City or from the airport in Pedasi is available. 1 bedroom furnished apartments with pool-side garden patios and satTV are also offered at special long term rental rates. The Pedasi Sports Club has just been awarded the Padi Resort (diving) status.
15 traditionally built bungalows and suites with direct ocean access on 550 ft of sand beach. Sits amid 8 hectares of carefully planted trees and tropical flowers. Swimming pool, 4 sundecks overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a 150² m living area, breakfast terrace, thatched roofed huts and several hideaways throughout the grounds for privacy and intimacy.
Mini hostel. Rooms are all ensuite with hot water on tap. Communal kitchen. Bar/eating areas. Seaview.
Residential resort built in a style integrating with the tropical seaside landscape. Beach villas include a private swimming pool and sleep 4-5 adults. Ocean lofts have outdoor private balconies and a communal area. Fully equipped with gourmet kitchens, A/C, WiFi, iPod dock, TV/DVD player, washer/dryer, BBQ and daily maid service. Includes concierge services for restaurants, guided trips and local community activities. All accommodations have ocean views and are a 2-min walk from Playa Los Destiladeros.
You can catch yellow taxis to get around. There is no Uber, Lyft or anything like that. There's a taxi stop right near the Pedasi sign on the main road.
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