http://www.pedasihotel.com Pedasi Panama's finest small boutique B&B hotel, right in the heart of the town Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:21:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_227" align="aligncenter" width="403" caption="Fishing in Pedasi Panama"][/caption] It was sunrise, all my equipment was ready, birds were starting to fly from their nests into the ocean and Captain Leonel was waiting for me at Arenal Beach for a day of fishing. The ocean was a bit rough, mainly because of ... http://www.pedasihotel.com/fishing-in-pedasi-good-all-year-around Captain Wishi Steers the Boat into the Pacific- Pedasi I wanted to see what life was like for a local fisherman here in Pedasi, Panama.  I asked Capitan Wishi if I could go aboard and spend a real day fishing, just like him.  He agreed and we decided ... http://www.pedasihotel.com/my-day-as-a-pedasi-fisherman Below is a list of reasons why I think Panama could be the new surf hot spot: Untouched waves- Panama is new on the tourism radar, so catching waves here is easy as cake. The beaches are never crowded save for holidays, but even then you won’t have to fight for ... http://www.pedasihotel.com/reasons-why-panama-is-the-new-surf-destination By now, most sun worshipers are familiar with names like Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Manuel Antonio (Costa Rica), Puerta Plata (D.R.) and Negril (Jamaica), but if you rattle off “Azuero Peninsula” at a cocktail party, you’re likely to be met with wide eyed stares. Panama is well known for it’s Canal, ... http://www.pedasihotel.com/paradise-found-panama%e2%80%99s-azuero-peninsula Most people know that Los Carnavales (Panama's version of Mardis Gras) is one of the biggest public holidays of the year. Here's a complete list of 2009 holidays for your travel information: 1 Jan............New Year's Day 9 Jan............National Martyrs' Day 21-24 Feb....Carnival 10 Apr........Good Friday 1 May.........Labour Day 15 Aug.......Old Panama City Day 3 Nov.........Independence Day ... http://www.pedasihotel.com/public-holidays-in-panama Isla de Canas, about 40 kilometers from Pedasi on the Azuero Peninsula, is the most important nesting sight for turtles on Panama’s Pacific coast. Five species come here to lay between 20,000 and 30,000 eggs in the waves each year. No one knows the best time to come ... http://www.pedasihotel.com/isla-canas-isnt-just-for-turtles Isla Iguana is my favorite place on the Azuero Peninsula. We hopped on a motorboat called “Taiwan Panama” but it should have been called “Hawaii Panama” because that is where I felt transported to. The beautiful beaches on the mainland have mostly brown and black sand and dark blue ocean, but ... http://www.pedasihotel.com/isla-iguana-is-a-hit Below is a list of festivals and holidays near Pedasi, located in the Azuero Peninsula: February- Carnaval- parades. Read a review of Begins the Friday before Ash Wendesday and lasts until the following Tuesday. It's a national event, but the Los Santos province is known for it's festive party. Las Tablas and ... http://www.pedasihotel.com/festivals-and-holidays-in-the-azuero-peninsula You have to admit, there’s something magical about being first. I’m not talking about finishing first, as a type A first-class sore loser, that’s understood. I’m talking about doing something, finding something or arriving somewhere before anybody else. Whether it’s a rock band you knew before they ... http://www.pedasihotel.com/why-i-dig-pedasi-panama This province, Panama's third largest, is predominantly known for its stunning coastline and rural rolling hills: a 200 kilometer mountainous stretch of white sand beaches, surfer-approved crashing waves, and lush forested terrain. A trip along the coast will reveal a handful of charming towns and postcard-worthy scenic overlooks. Watching a ... http://www.pedasihotel.com/about-los-santos-province-home-of-pedasi