Deep Sea Fishing
Due to the proximity of the continental shelf, this area hosts some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world, just minutes away from Pedasi. 

Our staff can arrange simple and inexpensive trips on small boats or trips on fully equipment deep sea fishing boats. Some (but not all) of the species and seasons are in the chart below:

Surfing
The Pedasi area boasts some of the best surfing in Central America.

There are several surfs breaks in the area, including one on our beach in Azueros.  The most popular in the are is located about 30 minutes from the Villa called Playa Venao.For aficionados of the sport or for those who want to learn and get an excellent workout, Venado’s surf is tops in Central America. In the months of March through May, visitors from all over the world join the world’s top surfers who battle for surf and boogie board trophies, not to mention the beautiful young people that follow the sport.   This spot catches just about any swell, so it is a good bet when there is little or no surf anywhere else. It is best surfed at medium to high tide.

Whale Watching
From July through September,  you will encounter Humpback Whales migrating from South America to the warmer waters of the tropics.  Further out to sea during the months of January to April pods of Orcas are sometimes spotted.

Isla (Island) Iguana
Only 4 miles off the coast of Pedasi, or 20 minute boat ride,  you will find Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge, a 150 acre wildlife reserve.  Isla Iguana has crystal clear waters and a beautiful white sand beach.  In addition to swimming and snorkeling , the island is habitat to many types of crabs, black and green iguanas and red throated frigates.  It is a vital nesting ground for several species of frigates as well as sea turtles. Bring a picnic lunch and refreshments and have a relaxing morning or afternoon on this beautiful tropical paradise.

Diving and Snorkeling
The area hosts some of the top scuba diving spots in Panama, including Isla Iguana National Park, a pristine white sand beach as well as a seagull and dolphin sanctuary. For the leisure snorkler, Achotines Bay provides 150 species of fish, and hosts the largest coral reef in the oriental mainland coast of the Americas.


Turtle Nesting
During the months of September to November, something incredible happens in neighboring Isla Cañas; thousands of female sea turtles come here to nest. The young of the hawksbill, green, loggerhead and sometimes leatherback turtles will hatch from the hundreds of laid eggs and their instinct will lead them to the sea.  Tours are available.

International Tuna Commission Lab
Nearby Achotines Bay is also home to the International Tuna Commission lab, which has the world’s only aquarium with live tunas. It maintains a 1,000 acre natural forest reserve where it raises and studies Yellow Fin Tuna from embryos to maturing to 150 lb where they are released into the bay.  Private tours may be arranged by our Houseman, Erick.

Reforestation and Native Species
Headed by the Smithsonian Institute and the Yale University School of Forestry, the Azueros development has a privately-funded reforestation project with native plant species.  Learn about the dozens of hardwood plants that are endemic to the region, and the scientific methods used to replant them.

Carnivals and Festivals
The Azuero Peninsula is the center of Panamanian folklore, including the national dress, the pollera, the national music, the cumbia, and many other traditions inherited from Spain.
During summer, visitors can enjoy the world famous carnivals in Pedasí and Las Tablas, where beauty queens battle for people’s support, as hundreds of thousands watch and enjoy week-long festivities dancing on the streets.
On any night, tours can be arranged to the town of San Jose to watch women stitch the delicate fabric used for making the pollera, the colorful national dress.On weekends, visitors can visit villages to watch a rodeo or a horse race in this highly agrarian society that prides itself on its dominance over nature.

Pedasi
Arguably, Pedasi is the region's prettiest town.   Pedasí is the kind of small town where no passing visitor goes ungreeted -- usually locals camped out on their front porch give a pleasant wave to any stranger passing by. The architecture is well-preserved, and residents have recently painted and spiffed up most of the facades of residential buildings. The town is one long main street called Avenida Central, with a tidy plaza.  For a small town, it has a surprising number of places to eat ranging from very “local”  to very nice and boasts one of the best “Dulcerias” (Sweet Shop/Bakery) called La Dulceria Yely specializing in cakes and juices of many varieties.