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The tiny town of Pedasí is slowly emerging as one of Panama’s up-and-coming tourist destinations. Located in the southeastern corner of the Azuero Peninsula, it is tidy, charming, and friendly. The buildings are decorated with some wonderfully intact Spanish-colonial architecture, and there are a number of pristine beaches close to town. Visitors to Pedasí can take trips to the wildlife sanctuary of Isla Iguana, which lays just off the coast, or head down the Azuero 34 km to the surf-haven of Playa Venao.

Pedasí is the hometown of Panama’s former president Mireya Moscoso (1999-2004), a fact that many point to as being the main reason for its increase in tourism. Still, despite the recent influx of foreign visitors, Pedasí has remained a relatively simple and homespun place. Other than a locally famous dulcería which slices some of Panama’s tastiest cake, the restaurants in town are simple and nondescript, as are the grocery stores and cantinas.

Most of Pedasí lies along a 1 km stretch of road that runs straight through town. Small hotels, restaurants, and private residences line the street. The sidewalks are virtually non-existent, but with the minimal amount of traffic that Pedasí sees, a walk down the street is not a problem. Near the town’s northern entrance is the central plaza, a place where locals gather at all hours of the day to chat and lounge. The plaza is bordered on one side by an attractive, palm-lined church, which calls attendees to evening mass with a large melodic bell. A stroll through the plaza and along some of its bordering streets at sunset is a good way to get a feel for this mellow Panamanian town.

The accommodations in and around Pedasí are nice and sure to improve in the coming years, as there are several building projects in the works. A large branch of Banco Nacional de Panama shines at the town’s northern entrance, and an equally sizeable CEFATI tourist information office lies just two blocks away.

3 km east of Pedasí lies a coastline full of wide, white-sand beaches that are virtually deserted; indeed, visitors can often spend the whole day out here without seeing any other tourists. The beaches are easy to access, and although the ocean can become a bit choppy, it is swimmable. Playfully referred to as the “Tuna Coast,” this area also offers up some good sportfishing, the best of which is (obviously) for tuna. In town is a diving and deep sea fishing operator that can arrange trips within the surrounding area for those interested.

A few km off the shore from Pedasí is the Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Iguana, a 55-hectare wildlife refuge that has tranquil beaches and some wonderful snorkeling. The coral reefs which ring the island attract large fish, making both snorkeling and diving popular while visiting the island. During the months from June through November there is even the chance spotting humpack whales in the surrounding waters.

34 km southwest of Pedasí is Playa Venao, a mostly-local surf spot that serves up consistently good waves that break in both directions. The vibe here is mellow and pleasant, and its close proximity to Pedasí makes it a convenient place to day trip while staying in the town.

Public transportation to Pedasí runs through Chitré and Las Tablas. A bus from Panama City to Chitré runs about 4.5 hours. From here, hop a bus to Las Tablas, and then one to Pedasí—total, it should take about 1.5 hours. Additionally, Pedasí has an airstrip which welcomes commercial flights from Panama City, a trip which takes about 35 minutes.

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Pedasi, Panama - Retiring, Cost of Living and Lifestyle Information

By Jim Gault

The town of Pedasi has been discovered by expats and the secret is out. Pedasi is on the tip of the Azuero Peninsula in the province of Los Santos on the Pacific Ocean. It’s a five-hour trip from Panama City —turning off the Pan-American Highway heading south the drive takes you through the city of Chitre down to Las Tablas and it’s a further 45-minute drive to Pedasi.

As a small sleepy village with a full-time population of around 2,500, Pedasi is rural living at its best. The village is surrounded by green pastures and grazing cattle. Village center is only a five-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean and three spectacular unspoiled beaches and little development.

The main source of income here for locals is fishing. Considered the “Tuna Coast” of Panama, the waters are filled with an abundance of fish. Sport fishing has become a pastime here, as you are almost always guaranteed a great day's fishing.

Another attraction that has been gaining in popularity in recent years is surfing. Surfers worldwide have discovered Playa Venao, a surfing beach only 30 minutes away. In 2011 and 2012, Playa Venao hosted the World Surfing Championships putting this great surfing destination firmly on the map.

The National Park, Isla Iguana, is only a 20-minute boat ride from el Arenal beach. There are dozens of boat captains available to take you for a half-day or whole-day adventure. No need to make a reservation. It is a local and tourist favorite for snorkeling, scuba diving, beachcombing, swimming, and relaxing. The beaches are Caribbean white sand. Isla Iguana is also noted for its wildlife refuge with thousands of frigates and various birds, hermit crabs, and colorful iguanas. Upon returning to el Arenal, many people stop at the beach cantina for a cold beverage.

Panama’s first female elected president, Mireya Moscoso, was born in Pedasi. She made many contributions to improving the infrastructure of the town during her time in office. Her efforts have given the locals a sense of pride in their town. The first thing you might notice when you visit Pedasi is how clean the town is, and that the homes are all well kept and painted in bright colors.

While exploring Pedasi be sure to keep an eye out for the many striking murals, hand-painted by area artists. Adding color and culture, they make for great selfie spots!

Home to vibrant Spanish colonial architecture, fabulous flora, and friendly locals, Pedasi weaves a welcoming tapestry where customs, cuisine, culture, and ecology intertwine with amazing activities to create a fun and memorable visit. Pedasi often holds art and crafts fairs for vendors from around the area.

Retire in Pedasi

Pedasi lies in the “Arco Seco,” meaning it is in the driest part of Panama with annual precipitation of only 39 inches. Enjoyable breezes from the Pacific Ocean keep daytime temperatures ranging from 73 F to 93 F. Evenings are cool and pleasant.

The village has all the necessary amenities for day-to-day living. The recently completed Minsa-Capsi hospital, just outside the center of the village, offers most services with a variety of specialists. There are several fine restaurants, a few small grocery stores, three gas stations, two banks, fire and police stations. Las Tablas is the nearest city where you can find anything else you might need and it’s only a 45-minute drive away.

The safety of Pedasi is one reason why many expats move here. In Pedasi, there is little to no petty crime of any kind. Locals and expats all look out for each other, and locals welcome expats and expat businesses.

There are now about 250 expats who live in the Pedasi area. They are a mix of people from around the world, including Americans, Canadians, Israelis, Germans, French, English, Venezuelans, Italians, Columbians, and others.

The charm of Pedasi is alluring and attractive for the growing number of retirees looking for a simpler, slower lifestyle.

Lifestyle in Pedasi

Many expats go to the beach in the morning to watch pristine sunrises. Pedasi is a wonderful place to live for ocean lovers. Activities include Scuba, snorkel, windsurfing, and whale watching from May to November. Excellent deep-sea, backwater, and beach fishing are just some of the things you can find to do here.

Many people choose to live in the village so they walk or ride bicycles everywhere to improve their health and save the expenses of a car.

The lifestyle is laidback, with locals and expats frequently mixing to enjoy holidays and special events. Expats and locals both enjoy horseback riding. Horses and riders can frequently be seen in town, on the beach and on surrounding country roads.

Expats often hire villagers for housekeeping, gardening, roofing, plumbing, and electrical and building projects. The relationship between the expats and locals is special to Pedasi. Expats try to get to know their Panama neighbors.

Pedasi also has a variety of great restaurants and a bakery, which are open year-round. Smiley’s Restaurant (expat managed) is a local hangout where the expats gather to socialize, listen to live music, watch sporting events and enjoy the excellent ribs.

There are also plenty of volunteering opportunities in Pedasi, with several volunteer organizations where you can put your skills to work to help the locals. Pedasi Animal Advocates promotes health for animals.

If you want to get a city fix and enjoy shopping, Las Tablas and Chitre are just an hour away.

So, what does a typical lazy day look like here? The day might start with a cup of great Panama coffee and a pastry at a local bakery, followed by a bike ride to the beach and a long walk, siesta with cool breezes in the afternoon, and lively conversation with friends at one of the local hot spot restaurants in the evening.

Real Estate in Pedasi

There are several affordable areas in and around Pedasi. With an increasing number of expats moving to Pedasi, new construction of homes is on the increase.

Most of the village consists of typical Panamanian homes close to the town square and Catholic church. A classic two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in the village starts at around $110,000. There are also a few upscale developments with homes built to North American standards. Two of these communities (Costa Pedasi shown above and La Jolla) are gated with fantastic ocean views, large lots, pristine beaches, and start at about $350,000 and can go to over $1 million. Real estate taxes are a fraction of North American properties and this is a real plus for homeowners.

Many expats outside the village build their own homes because there are large amounts of land for sale by the farmers. Prices decrease and lot sizes increase as you move further from the village.

Cost of Living in Pedasi

Rents in Pedasi during the high season (December through April) can cost more than $750 a month in the village, increasing as you rent closer to the Pacific Ocean. Location and demand determine the rental prices. Securing a rental for a lower price will often require some boots-on-the-ground investigating with the locals. Pedasi does give you the choice of living on a small budget though.

You can live less expensively by purchasing local fresh produce, shrimp, and fish from delivery trucks or eating out at typical Panama fondas (local cuisine). Many of the local restaurants are now delivering. There is also a butcher from Chitre delivering North American quality meats weekly. There are several local entrepreneurs who started baking, cooking, and delivering from their homes.

Having a car and living closer to the beach will increase your costs by approximately 50%.

Monthly Budget Breakdown for a Couple in Pedasi, Panama:

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Located on the southern tip of Panama’s Azuero Peninsula, this charming town offers a variety of amenities and fun activities. The Azuero Peninsula enjoys some of the best weather in Panama and provides opportunities to enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities year-round.

Enjoy Some Sun on Your Choice of Beaches

Three beautiful beaches are only a quick 5- to 10-minute drive away, making Pedasi the perfect base for beach exploration. Bring a picnic and plenty of sunscreen and soak up the serenity and sunshine. Don’t be surprised if you have the beach to yourself!

Playa el Arenal, Playa el Toro, and Playa la Garita are all easily accessible by car. The recently paved country roads leading to these three beaches meander through grassy fields and clumps of trees and past brightly painted homes. Keep following the signs, though, and suddenly you will be rewarded with a stunning beach vista.

Playa el Arenal is home to Pedasi’s colorful panga fishing fleet. If you are here in the early morning you will see these local fishing boats pushing off the beach to return later in the day with an abundance of fish.

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The local fishing captains are also found at Playa el Arenal, offering boats for hire. The quick 20-minute boat ride to gorgeous Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge is a fun way to get out on local waters. And the wildlife refuge itself is a truly memorable experience. Home to many types of coral and species of fish, black and green iguanas, quiet, palm-dotted, white-sand beaches, a calm shoreline, and turquoise-blue waters this is an idyllic destination for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Plan to go early and visit for the day.

From May to November it’s common to see huge humpback whales visiting these warm waters. You can watch them play, breed, and even breach, which is when they jump so high their entire bodies come out of the water. Although you can see them from shore, it is best to take a whale watching tour. Have your camera at the ready!

Fishing charter operators take visitors out and provide all the gear and bait. Pedasi does not have a marina, so fishermen launch off the beach in an open, outboard-powered panga designed to operate in the surf and provide a good ride.

Visit the Sunday Market

For a change of pace in this outdoor playground, visit Jungla’s Sunday Market held just off of Pedasi’s quaint village square. Beginning at 9 a.m., enjoy a bite at Jungla’s Food Truck while stocking up on fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and desserts, and handicrafts and jewelry.

Explore the Town Square

After Jungla’s Sunday Market, stroll Pedasi’s tidy square and visit some of the other shops featuring local arts and crafts. Also located in the town square is the Mireya Moscoso Museum. Pedasi is the hometown of Panama’s former president, Mireya Elisa Moscoso Rodriguez (1999 to 2004), the first and the only woman to date to hold the presidency of the country. View photos and memories of the Moscoso family as you delve into a slice of Panamanian history. Entrance is free.

Pedasi is very proud of this heritage and there is a large billboard and small park honoring Mireya Moscoso as you enter Pedasi from the north.

Pedasi and Las Tablas are the heart of traditional parades, festivals, and Carnival. Panama celebrates the National Pollera Festival with colorful clothing and small bands performing around the town square. The expats have had the honor of being invited to participate for the last several years.

Enjoy Some Good Food

After a day of sun, sand, sea, and exploration, feed hungry appetites at a variety of Pedasi restaurants, ranging from casual to upscale. With over 20 restaurants offering everything from fresh sushi to traditional Panamanian sancocho, tasty pizzas to perfect pasta, barbecued chicken and ribs to home-baked breads, a feast of culinary options wait. Many restaurants offer English menus and you can be assured of friendly service wherever you go.

Try Some Water Sports in Playa Venao

No visit to Pedasi is complete without a side trip to Playa Venao, Panama’s premier surfing beach. Surfing enthusiasts of all skill levels travel here from around the globe to catch that perfect curl in the warm waters and partake in the active surf culture found in the beach village. Board rentals and surf lessons are offered at most of the hotels, hostels, and surf shops that dot the beach. However, you don’t have to be a surfer to enjoy this laidback beach gem. Watch the action from one of the palapa-covered restaurants or bars after a long walk along the expansive beach.

Visit Canas Island Wildlife Refuge

Just 15 minutes from Playa Venao and 45 minutes from Pedasi village lies the ecological jewel, the Canas Island Wildlife Refuge. This is Panama’s most important nesting site for sea turtles along the Pacific coast, with July to November being the busiest nesting and hatching periods. Every year, hundreds of sea turtles come to nest on the beach and lay their eggs here. Take a tour to learn about this tropical island and its local community and witness the magic of Mother Nature at work. Other ecotours include mangrove kayaking and paddle boarding adventures.

Video Tour: Picturesque Pedasi, Panama

by Jim Gault

The small, picturesque fishing village of Pedasi is located on the tip of the Azuero Peninsula in the province of Los Santos on the Pacific Ocean. Just a five-hour drive from Panama City, it is best known for its expansive beaches just outside of town, and is regarded by many Panamanians to be among the nation’s most beautiful. Though Pedasí is conveniently close to Las Tablas and Chitré, it has all the benefits of a rural setting—quiet neighborhoods, gorgeous scenery, and friendly people. With a full-time population of around 2,500, there are estimated to be around 250 American, Canadian, and Israeli expats, amongst other nationalities living here.

People tend to come for the beautiful empty beaches, and to enjoy an improved quality of life with a small-town country feel, embracing expat community, and enough conveniences and amenities to meet their daily needs.

Known as the “Tuna Coast,” Pedasí is a fishing paradise. Here the coastal shelf drops off suddenly to provide deep-water fishing a short distance from shore. Yellow fin tuna, sailfish, wahoo, and dorado are among the regular catches, many of them massive by any standards.

Within an hour’s drive there are 11 different beaches, all clean and easily accessible. The sands vary from deep bronze to the sparkling black of volcanic matter. New businesses are springing up to offer fishing, snorkeling, and diving trips. Sport fishing has become a pastime here, as you are almost always guaranteed a great day's fishing.

Other activities on the beach include surfing and swimming. When you want a change from the beach, you can horseback ride in the quiet rolling hills near town, cross pristine streams, and never see a home or another person. Or you can ride a bike on miles of country roads with rolling hills and little traffic.

Activities in the town square include markets, art shows, and concerts, with Pedasi honoring many Panamanian traditions with festivals and parades. The largest festival of all is Carnival, held just before Ash Wednesday. This entails several days of parades with colorful floats, bands playing live music, and people dancing in the street.

Pedasi has several restaurants that serve tasty and inexpensive dishes. One restaurant plays live rock and roll music on Tuesday and Saturday and always draws a crowd. There are also two bakeries in town to satisfy your sweet tooth, three small grocery stores, and several affordable B&Bs. The Free Spirits is a group of expats that get together regularly and, on a recent night at Smiley’s, gathered for a fun "ugly dress contest."

With a few more hotels, restaurants, developments, and shops, growth is becoming more visible and the close-knit expat community is expanding. In Pedasi, you can be as busy or as relaxed as you want to be.

Five Reasons to Move to Pedasi, Panama

Are you crazy? That was what my family and friends were asking my wife, Abbe, and I when we told them we were leaving Florida and moving to Panama six years ago. The short answer we gave them was that “we wanted an improved quality of life which included reducing stress and making our retirement dollars go further.” Today, we can say that we have achieved that goal and will add three additional reasons for you to join us in Pedasi, Panama.

1. Improved Quality of Life

Pedasi is well known for its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, with beautiful empty beaches, great fishing, and a small-town feel only five hours from Panama City. Our expat friends and Panamanian locals have become our family. The lifestyle and family values of Pedasi remind me of my early years growing up. Stress here is greatly reduced from the busy American suburbs we left. People here enjoy life everyday and are grateful for what they have and appreciate family and friends.

We live one block from the Pacific Ocean and can watch the sun rise every morning, take our dogs for walks on the beach, and just relax watching the waves from our hammocks. We travel often within the country and at least once a year on a long cruise or trip to another continent. If we remained in the U.S., we could not have afforded this lifestyle.

2. Beautiful Empty Beaches

Pedasi has several picturesque, white, sandy, empty Pacific Ocean beaches. We often see turtle tracks on our walks on the beach. The district of Pedasi encompasses more than 50 miles of coastline and has some of the best sport fishing in Latin America. Water activities such as fishing, snorkeling, kiting, surfing, bird watching, swimming, and whale watching (July 1 to October 15) are abundant.

Whale watching can be done from the beaches or a captain will take you and your family on a several-hour tour to be up close and among them. In our community of Costa Pedasi, you can watch out your windows or stand in your backyard to spot whales.

3. Lower Cost of Living

We enjoy a lower cost of living. You can rent or buy in the village and walk to the markets, banks, the village square, restaurants, and churches. We built a house to North American standards by the beach. In Pedasi, there is a wide range of homes and rentals available for expats in the village, beachfront communities, and individual lots. Prices range from around $100,000 to over $1,000,000. The price depends on factors such as proximity to the beach, size, or list of amenities. Extremely low, or no, property taxes add to a lower cost of homeownership, and hurricane insurance is not necessary.

Groceries are 25% cheaper than in North America and there are several small stores in the village and big American-type stores are one hour away. Good-quality fresh meats are cut almost daily and prices are (30%) lower than in the U.S. An excellent butcher also offers Friday delivery. We have a small farmers' market for vegetables and fruits. All are fresh, much cheaper than North America, and are not injected with additives or preservatives.

Handymen and domestic help are inexpensive. Air conditioning cleanings and check-ups are $25 per unit. Cleaning your home averages $35 weekly for four hours. A vet visit for your pets is only $20 to $30. All much less than in North America.

There is a small, modern clinic just outside the village for minor healthcare needs. Larger hospitals and English-speaking doctors are one hour away. Lab tests, x-rays, and MRIs are a fraction of U.S. prices. Most doctors communicate via WhatsApp and usually respond to inquiries within an hour.

4. Embracing, Helpful, and Sharing Community

In Pedasi, there is a very good relationship between the 250+ well-established expat community and the locals. In the past few years, the expat community has been included in many local traditions and festivals. They enjoy the local culture, employ local labor, and have a mutual like and respect for their neighbors. Everyone is very friendly and use social media (WhatsApp, Facebook, and Skype) to stay in touch. Couples or groups of women often go shopping or on trips to other parts of Panama and it is very easy to network and make friends.

COVID restrictions brought out the best in people in Pedasi and proved a few good individuals could inspire others to join them to help those less fortunate. The Mayor paid for boat gas so local fishing captains and expats could fish and donate the catch to the food bank. The Waved Foundation raised funds for food and laundry supplies that volunteers delivered weekly to families. Several expats sponsored families through donations to the Super Pedasi grocery store who then packaged and delivered boxes of essentials.

Expats purchased dry pet food and also paid vets to care for injured and sick dogs and cats when their owners needed financial help. Bohemia restaurant organized Pedasi Humanitario.org. Digital donations were made to the bank account and deliveries were coordinated to help many people in the community.

5. Small Town Feel

In a small town, everyone pretty much knows everyone and you are never just a number or alone. We have enough conveniences and enough to do. Pedasi honors many Panamanian traditions. We celebrate Polleras and Carnival, host parades, festivals, mercatos, bull runs, concerts, movie night, and art shows centered on the town square. Young girls start dressing up in traditional attire and hope to be a Carnival queen one day. During dancing at a cart parade festival, the ex-president—Mireya Moscoso—invited one of the expats to dance with her. This was a great honor.

The Takeaway

Life here is also the same as life everywhere but at a SLOWER pace and we have MORE time to relax, volunteer, shop, eat healthier, and do errands.

Come for a visit and stay for a lifestyle! Pedasi has definitely been right for us. Remember America growing up years ago? Hopefully, now you know why my wife, Abbe, and many of our friends, choose to live here.

Safety in Pedasi, Panama

The dark days of military dictator Manuel Noriega and the U.S. invasion of December 1989 are long gone. However, I sometimes meet visitors who think he may still be in power. He died in 2017.

I would like to provide you with a little information to make your experiences of traveling and living in Pedasi and Panama a bit more stress-free.

Is it Safe to Live in Pedasi, Panama?

I would say it is definitely safe to live in Panama, especially Pedasi. Abbe and I have lived in the small Pacific-coast village of Pedasi for more than five years. Before moving here, we lived in Panama City for almost one year. In the city, we often walked back to our condo after a great meal and were never afraid. One evening, returning home at about 10 p.m., I stepped into a hole in the sidewalk and fell onto Abbe. Quickly, four total strangers came to our assistance, helped us to our feet, and asked if we needed help. We thanked them and never thought to check our wallets or purse. Having said that, in any city, you have to maintain awareness of your surroundings and avoid certain sections, especially after dark.

In Pedasi, when you are walking home in the evening from your favorite restaurant and see a group of teenagers walking towards you on a darkened street, you do not have to be afraid. Just say “buenos noches” (good evening) and they will quickly respond in kind. Here, we pretty much live the life we want to live without any safety concerns. We usually do not lock our car when we shop. A lot of expats in Pedasi drive a pickup truck. Often, we have hardware supplies or food in the back as we shop from store to store and feel perfectly safe.

Just as in any country, some places are “safer” than others and there is always the risk of something happening just about anywhere.

Living in Panama is safer than in many other countries around the world. As a matter of fact, Panama ranks about the same as the United Kingdom and Ireland for safety, even a few countries ahead of the U.S. according to the 2021 Numbeo Crime Index.

In expat-centric areas like Pedasi, petty crime such as theft of unattended items (cellphones, backpacks, fishing equipment) is rare but can occur. I have only heard of one petty theft of a beach bag while the owner went for a dip in the Pacific Ocean. It occurred two years ago on a Sunday of a busy holiday weekend. Occurrences like this are easily avoidable. Keep an eye on your belongings and do not invite attention by flashing fancy jewelry, wads of cash, or keeping expensive items in view inside your parked car at the beach.

Every city in Panama, as elsewhere, has its good and not-so-good areas. Investigate the area in which you will be traveling and talk to expats who live there to help you determine which areas are safest. Villages in the interior (countryside) such as Pedasi are pretty safe.

Three Great Day Trips from Pedasi, Panama

Pedasi is a small fishing village of 300 expats living among 2,000 people about a five-hour drive from Panama City on the Azuero Peninsula. We retired to the Pacific Ocean community of Costa Pedasi to be near beautiful, pristine, and empty beaches. When not walking on the beach, we have several excellent day trips for our guests and us to enjoy.

Here are three of our favorites:

1. Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge

Recommendation: four to five hours total

Isla Iguana is a 140-acre wildlife reserve located three miles off or about a 20-minute boat ride from Playa el Arenal. It is accessed only by boat.

Drive around half a mile from town to Playa El Arenal where the road ends. Park in one of the two sandy parking lots and start walking towards the dozens of boats aligned on the beach. No reservation is necessary.

Within a few steps, several captains offering their services for either a day of sport fishing or a round trip ride to Isla Iguana will approach you. Negotiate your best deal and follow the captain to your boat. The local fishing captains launch their pangas (open 24-foot fiberglass boats maneuverable enough to pick up and drop off passengers) from the beach. Sometimes on the short ride to the island, you may see dolphins or a sea turtle. In whale season (July 1 to October 15), you may also see a whale frolicking nearby.

Isla Iguana’s native animals include hundreds of black and emerald green iguanas, crabs (among them hermit crabs ), boa constrictors, red throated frigates, five species of sea turtles, many coral species, and more than 350 types of tropical fish.

The island was declared a protected area in 1981 and there is a small admission fee the park ranger will collect when you arrive. No alcohol is allowed on the island and there are no restrooms or facilities. So pack your fruit, snacks, water, and snorkeling gear to spend the day. Bring extra sunblock for the very aggressive sun and trash bags to remove what you have brought. Its beaches are white sand, the product of the erosion of the coral skeleton.

The island offers two stunning white-sand beaches with Caribbean turquoise waters. El Cirial is where your captain will drop you; and El Faro is a smaller and more secluded beach. El Cirial has calm waves and is perfect to sun, relax, swim, and snorkel or scuba right from the beach. It is a short five-minute walk between the beaches. El Faro is very small and nestled between two rock formations. There will probably be only one or two other people there. It can get crowded on weekends so best to go middle of the week. Your captain may either stretch out in a hammock and relax for a few hours or will return at an agreed-upon time. After your captain drops you back at El Arenal, walk over to the beach cantina for some cold beverages and some freshly caught fish. A cold cerveza is currently only $1.

2. Playa Venao and Echo Venao

Recommendation: six to eight hours total

About 21 miles (40 minutes) southwest of Pedasi on a newly paved road is the beautiful two-and-a-half-mile wide crescent-shaped beach of Playa Venao. The protected cove offers some of the best surfing in Panama. In 2011, the World Surfing Games were held here. There are many locations for surf and paddle boarding rentals and lessons. Several restaurants ranging from Mediterranean to pizza to fresh fish are available for your dining needs.

Just across the road from Playa Venao is the Echo Venao resort. It offers spa services, restaurants, yoga, horseback riding, and hiking to a waterfall and a beautiful vista of the bay and Pacific Ocean. The easy one-and-a-half mile hike with moderate steepness runs along Las Escobas stream to La Cascada (waterfall). The trees and foliage are plentiful and you are likely to see howler, whiteface, and spider monkeys. The waterfall may be small, but it is peaceful to let the water flow over you or sit and enjoy the relaxing sounds. If you continue walking upstream, you will reach the vista with a bench. This is a perfect look out to the panoramic view of the entire bay of Playa Venao.

3. Ron Abuelo Rum Factory

The factory is located in Pese within the Herrera province, and is about a two-hour drive from Pedasi. Hacienda San Isidro is a major producer of rum, gin, and ‘seco’ from sugarcane. You can start your tour in the quaint town square where you will travel by oxen cart through the sugar cane fields. Or you can begin at the rum factory, as we did. The distillery tour takes you through the process of milling, fermenting, and distillation. You visit the bodegas where the rum ages in hundreds of oak barrels.

The guided tour continues with a tasting of 5-year-old, 7-year-old, 12-year-old, and 30-year-old rums. After the tasting, you will conclude the tour with a traditional Panamanian lunch and an open bar of rum drinks and cocktails. This is a very nice and relaxing day trip. There is always some place and some activity that is fun in or near Pedasi.

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Pedasí in Panama is a charming town and birthplace of the first female Panamanian president, Mireya Moscoso (1999-2004). Partly because of her efforts, this sleepy fishing village has turned into a beautiful and authentic travel destination.

The many cultural and traditional activities and festivals are linked to the town’s rich colonial history. You’ll see women wear the traditional costume (pollera) and men their traditional sandals and black and white hats. In the town centre, many colonial buildings have remained intact.

The central square is the place to relax with a cold drink or a local coffee, but also to meet the locals. Everybody, young or old, strolls along the square in the afternoon and evening.

Iguana Island

There is a lot to see and do in Pedasí. There´s pristine white beaches, where you can easily spend a day without encountering any other travelers.

Another recommendation is to visit Iguana Island in the Vida Silvestre Isla Iguana reserve . Here you can snorkel along a coral reef. Rays, eels and turtles can be spotted. Between June and November there’s a good chance you will see humpback whales.

If you’re a bird watcher, the island is a great place to visit as well. Some 62 species of birds live on the island. As do several other animals, such as the black iguana, the island’s namesake.

Some 40 minutes from Pedasi, you’ll find local surf spot Playa Venao. Local surfers like to come here because of the constant waves and the relaxed atmosphere.

Another nice destination is the island of Isla Cañas, located at a 1.5 hour drive from Pedasí. Each year, from July to October, no less than 5 (!) turtle species lay their eggs on the 13 km long beach of the island. You can book an evening tour to experience this unique spectacle.

During your stay in Pedasi, your home is a small Bed and Breakfast about 1.5 km from the town centre and a 5 minute walk from Playa el Toro.

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Pedasi, Panama – Travel Guide for Nomads and Expats

April 2, 2019

Pedasi, Los Santos, Panama

A small, coastal town in the Los Santos province of Panama. Despite being its small size, Pedasi nevertheless has a visible community of expats from all over the world. The Selina has attracted more digital nomads to the area as well. Pedasi is a bit inland from the beach, but within a quick drive you’ll be at some of the best beaches in Panama.

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WEATHER IN PEDASI, PANAMA

The rainy season goes from roughly May-December. Yearly temperatures are pleasant, ranging from about 18-30°C.

HOW SAFE IS PEDASI, PANAMA FOR TOURISTS?

Pedasi is an extremely safe town. You should have no issues here. There have been expats living here for decades without issues. Pedasi is also very far from Panama City so there’s not too much city riff raff. The streets are clean and well organized and the buildings are reasonably well kept. 

DAY TRIPS AND THINGS TO DO IN PEDASI

Explore the protected island of Isla Iguana — where you can see black iguanas hanging out and sunbathing on the beach! Nearby are some of the best beaches in Panama .

Check out Las Tablas , other major town in Los Santos. It’s known as Panama’s carnaval city and only 30 minutes away!

Take a trip to Playa Venao to party and surf. Pedasi used to be the big travel destination, and Playa Venao relatively unknown and hard to get to. It seems this has changed and Playa Venao is now more popular among tourists than Pedasi!

RENT AN APARTMENT IN PEDASI, PANAMA

Apartment rentals in Pedasi are reasonable. For something basic and off the beach, you can get away with $400 or less a month.

If you want to rent an apartment for a short period of time — just to make sure the city is right for you before committing to a longterm apartment contract — we suggest using Airbnb.

COST OF LIVING IN PEDASI, PANAMA

As a small town, you can keep living expenses low here in Pedasi. If you’re fine with living a simple life and renting an apartment a few blocks from the beach as opposed to beachfront, you could feasibly live here on $1000/month.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN PEDASI

Unless you intend on starting your own business (a dive shop, for instance) you won’t encounter many job opportunities in this small town.

IS THERE UBER IN PEDASI, PANAMA

No, Uber does not operate in Pedasi.

IS PEDASI A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE?

Pedasi is a peaceful, pleasant village with beautiful beaches. We think that it would suit many expats well. However, keep in mind that this is an extremely small tourist town that is about 5 hours driving from Panama City . If you are perfectly content with small city living, consider Pedasi. If you’re looking for somewhere a little bigger and/or better connected, well, keep checking out our guides!

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Beautiful beaches for recreational fishing

This beautiful and pictures village of Pedasí has naturally places extraordinary tourist longs to find everything in one place. Besides having a great beaches, ideal for recreational fishing, coral reefs and also owns an island with the largest marine life around the pacific coast of Panama. A people who lives and their folklore holds that even the customs of their ancestors.

What to do in Pedasí?

• Know your beaches and coral reefs.
• Enjoy one of the best places for surfing in Panama along the Pacific coast.
• Visit Iguana Island and meet an incredible wildlife refuge.
• Wait at night the arrival of the turtles that come to spawn.

Pedasi is not only a refuge for celebrities who go to escape their busy lives, it is also a wildlife refuge. Isla Iguana is located 7 kilometers from the coast of Pedasi. The island has two beautiful beaches of white sand which would make  you believe that you are in the Caribbean, not the Pacific. 

In 1980, Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge was created to preserve this ecological and tourist destination. 58 hectares make up this habitat that is home to a large number of animals, including Marine Earwigs (Fragata magnificiens) and iguanas that seem to own the island.

Isla Iguana is an excellent site for diving in Panama. A 16-hectare coral reef surrounds the island with 11 species of coral that are about 4,800 years old and about 542 species of fish. It is possible to go scuba diving or snorkelling in the area. You can ask your boatman to take you to Los Hongos a site that is more virgin.

To get to Isla Iguana must take a boat of the fishermen from Arenal Beach. You can make trips that include whale watching (June to October season) or fishing.

Air Panama flies to Pedasi 3 times a week, on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Pedasi Fishing Tour Details

Pedasi is located in one of the best places in the world for fishing, pelagic game fish are abundant because the continental shelf drops sharply relatively close to shore, with the year-round catch including amberjack, Pacific sailfish, cubera snapper, roosterfish  and grouper, while dorado (commonly called mahi-mahi, or dolphinfish), both bigeye tuna  and yellowfin tuna and wahoo are found seasonally, November through April.

Departure & Return Location

Punta Mala Marina ( Google Map )

Departure Time

Set with the Customer (Recommended 6:30 am)

Price Includes

• Fishing Boat
• Captain and fishing assistant
• Water and Ice
• Lures and Fishing Gear

Price Excludes

• Car Transportation
• Drinks and Food
• Any Private Expenses
• Alcoholic Drinks
• Snacks and Sodas

What to Expect

Often called the Tuna Coast, the waters around Pedasi are abundant with all sorts of marine life. The Azuero Peninsula sits just north of central Panama along the country’s Pacific coastline. The waters off the coast are filled with big fish and offer up spectacular sport fishing opportunities, the best of which is for tuna. Pedasi is all about fishing. There are leisure and professional fishing.

There is also two offshore fishing tournament.  We do trolling, jigging and spearfishing, just book with us and we take you to the best fishing spots.

We can found some of these species:

• Black Marlin
• Blue Marlin
• Goliath Grouper
• Mullet Snapper and Cubera Snapper
• Sailfis, Marlin and Swordfish
• Sierra Mackerel, Snook, Wahoo and Yellofin Tuna

Fishing is done aboard Pedasi Paradise a 25-foot Boston Whaller boat originally built in 1990 and restored in 2014. It is powered by a twin 115 HP Mercury engine, with a cruising speed of 30 knots, which means you can get to the fishing destination very quickly. The boat has a Lowrance GPS, fishfinder, safety equipment, spearfishing equipment, and complete fishing gear.

Pacific Adventure provides rods, reels, tackle, and live and artificial baits. This is a child-friendly charter and you are welcome to bring your kids for a great family day on the water which can be educational and fun. The fishing trip can be in an area of your choice depending on the seasonality and the species you wish to catch.

Our boats have a maximum capacity of 6 adults comfortably. With enough space to move around and walk during entire trip. However when it comes to fishing, things change, for safety and to have enough space to fight with the fish, the groups are not more than 4 fishermen.

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Most of our clients have some experience, however it is not necessary to have fishing before, you can count with us to teach you the basic techniques and make their day an unforgettable adventure. It is also important to mention that we provide all necessary equipment, without any additional charge.

Day 1: 6:30 am Departure

Usually our clients want to take advantage of the first rays of the sun, that is why our departure time, from Punta Mala Marina, totally depends on the customer. We recommend leaving at 6:30 am, to have more time available for the activity. Well the elders say, “He who gets up early, God helps him.”

Day 1: 9:00 am Fishing Time

We have many fishing spots near to the shore. We will spend all day moving from one place to another in search of action.

Day 1: 1:00 pm Lunch Time

We will pause for lunch and take the strength to continue fishing. We suggest bringing your own fruit, sandwiches or a light lunch. For a small fee, we can take care of that.

Day 1: 1:30pm - 3:00 pm Fishing Time

Depending on the tides and weather conditions and the wishes of the clients, we can continue fishing in the afternoon.

Day 1: 3:00 pm Arrive to Punta Mala Marina

After a day of fishing, you only have to return to our starting point and arrive at safe harbor.

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Getting to pedasi, panama.

So you’d like to visit Pedasi and it’s your first time. Fantastic! This is where we all started at some point. Here’s our best advice on how to get to Pedasi and how to make your trip and stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Please note that this information is subject to change.

How you arrive in Pedasí will have a lot to do with your budget and how much time you have. Here are the options, ordered from most to least expensive. If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to contact us and we’ll help you with company names, contact information, and pricing estimates.

Fly into Pedasi

Yes, Pedasi has an airport and you can fly into Pedasi on both charter and commercial flights! Air Panama normally offers three weekly round-trip commercial flights (Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday) from Albrook airport (PAC – MARCOS A. GELABERT) directly into Pedasi (PDM – JUSTINIANO MONTENEGRO). Flights are typically on a Cessna Caravan aircraft with capacity for 12 passengers. If no flights are available to Pedasi then you can get a flight to Chitre’s Alonso Valderrama Airport (IATA: CTD) and make the 1hr drive to Pedasi. These flights are typically on a Fokker 50.

If you decide to fly private into Pedasi, let us know and we can put you in touch with the right people here in Panama so you can plan your trip. The charter companies typically have Whatsapp groups to help clients share flights. For a better look at the Pedasi airport check out our Pedasi Drone Tour . Once you land in Pedasi you’re only a few minutes taxi ride from the town center.

Getting to Pedasi by car

Assuming you don’t need to make any long pit stops between Panama City and Pedasi, you can hire a private driver to pick you up at Tocumen airport upon arrival. They can also pick you up at your Panama City hotel if needed. Your next option would be to rent a car at the airport or in Panama City and drive yourself to Pedasi. If you’re driving yourself we highly recommend having either Google or Waze road navigation apps installed on your telephone as they can save you a lot of time (avoiding traffic jams) and hassle (alerting you to road hazards or speed traps). Simply input “Pedasi” as your final destination and let the apps take care of the rest.

The Inter-American Highway from Panama City to Pedasi is the Central American section of the Pan-American Highway, which, according to Guinness World Records, is the world’s longest “motorable road”. Overall, the Panama portion of the highway is safe and relatively well-maintained. Speed limits and distances are measured in kilometers per hour and speed limits will range from 40kph to 100kph (25mph to 62mph). Speed limits will also vary frequently and are strictly enforced. Speed traps are common and typically consist of a single motorcycle cop tucked into a shady section of shoulder and wielding a radar gun. Typically, drivers in the oncoming lanes of traffic will flick their lights to alert you to speed traps up ahead so you can check your velocity. If you find yourself being waved down by one of these police officers, simply pull off to the side of the road and wait in the car for them to approach. The fine for speeding is about $50 depending on how fast you were traveling.

Getting to Pedasi by shuttle

If you’ve decided that you’d rather not navigate the Inter-American Highway yourself or with a private driver, simply take the Playa Venao Shuttle which picks up at Selina Hotel in Casco Antiguo in Panama City. The shuttle will take you and up to about a dozen other passengers directly to either Pedasi or Playa Venao. The shuttle leaves Panama City around 8am most days and you should make an appointment. The Venao shuttle costs around $40 one-way. For an extra fee the shuttle can also pick you up at Tocumen airport. Let us know if you’d like more details on this option.

Getting to Pedasi by bus

In terms of running on time, the Panamanian bus system is second to none: you could almost set your watch to it. Panama depends on its buses as they are the primary mode of transportation for most Panamanians. If you’d like to take a bus to Pedasi simply take one of the big, air-conditioned regional buses from Albrook Bus Terminal to either Chitre (chee-TREY) or Las Tablas. If you get off in Chitre, you’ve got to get on a smaller local bus to Las Tablas, and then from Las Tablas you’ll need to take an even smaller bus to Pedasi. You can also take a taxi to Pedasi from either Chitre or Las Tablas, but at that point it probably would have been cheaper and easier to get the Playa Venao shuttle. The bus option will cost you roughly $12 one-way and maybe 6 hours door-to-door. A taxi from Chitre will cost around $50 and from Las Tablas about $30, during daytime hours. After-hours charges may apply.

Getting Around Pedasi

Once you’re here in the Pedasi area, you can take taxis, wait for buses, or rent a car with Autospanama.net in order to get around. If you plan to explore, we highly recommend having your own vehicle- preferably a 4-wheel drive if you plan to really get out there and explore the countryside. You can rent and return your vehicle right in Pedasi.

If you don’t want to go that route, then you can grab a taxi or bus next to the supermarket “El Pueblo”? in the middle of town, just off main street. Look for the colorful “Pedasi”? sign and the taxi stand is just down the hill on the left. There are a handful of taxis, but there aren’t that many and they tend to work random hours so you should get the phone number of the first one you see and ask them to provide you with other numbers in case they aren’t available.

Where to Stay in Pedasi or Playa Venao

Find a vacation rental or stay in a hotel.

Pedasi offers a fine selection of boutique hotels, private vacation rentals and shoestring budget lodging options to accommodate every type of traveler. As a general rule, if you’re staying for less than a month you’ll do as well looking at Booking.com (hotels) or Airbnb.com (private rentals) as anything else.

If you’re looking to stay for more than a month, then it gets a bit more complicated as there is currently no one-stop shop for finding long-term rentals in our area. A very good place to start might be to post your own ad asking for options on the “Pedasi Post” Facebook page. Many property owners keep an eye on this and you can also get referred to the right people. Our team at Panama Sovereign Realty can also introduce you to a few property managers so that you can work with them directly to find the right place.

What to Do in Pedasi

Pedasi offers plenty of fun activities, especially for ocean-lovers. You can relax at any one of the many beautiful beaches, catch some waves at Playa Venao, snorkel or dive at Isla Iguana, or try your luck at deep-sea fishing out along the continental shelf. Also, between August and November you’ll see migrating humpback whales passing by extremely close to shore.

You can explore the area by yourself, or contact a tour operator to set up activities such as: fishing, surfing, paddle boarding, horseback riding, waterfall hikes, many different kinds of fishing (deep sea, kayak, shore-casting, etc), whale watching, sea turtle nesting and hatching tours, the zipline in Cañas, a guided tour of the Herrera Bros Rum Distillery in Pesé, private Spanish lessons, and more.

Pedasi is also a nice town to simply have a stroll around. There are plenty of cute cafes and exceptionally good restaurants to stop in and grab a coffee and a knosh or even a full-course meal. The town square also has a couple of souvenir shops as well as a museum dedicated to Panama’s first and only female president (1999 to 2004) and Pedasi native, Mireya Moscoso.

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Getting to Pedasi has never been easier. We hope you found these travel tips helpful in planning your trip. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us as you plan your visit! We’re always happy to help newcomers experience this magical place. To learn more about Pedasi we invite you to browse our PEDASI GUIDE and to get a bird’s-eye view of the town and surrounding areas using our interactive DRONE TOURS .

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As an expat, living in Pedasi, Panama, can be a wonderful experience. The town is located on the Azuero Peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean on three sides, and is known for its beautiful beaches and friendly people. There are plenty of things to do in Pedasi, from going to the beach to exploring the nearby national parks.

If you’re looking for a relaxed place to call home, Pedasi is definitely worth considering. There are several restaurants and bars and a couple of small grocery stores. The towns of Playa Venao and Las Tablas are also nearby, so there’s no shortage of things to see and do.

Retire in Pedasi – the pros and cons

I suppose that retiring in Pedasi has its pros and cons, like any place. Some of the pros and cons are subjective, depending on the person. Because of this, you will notice that sometimes the same things are on the pros and cons list.

1. Perfect climate

The climate is perfect for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. With an average daily high temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, Pedasi is a great place to stay active all year round.

From December to May, there’s hardly any rain in Pedasi. It’s perpetual sunshine and perfect beach weather all the time. By the time the rainy season comes, everyone is looking forward to some showers. The heaviest rainfalls are from September to November.

2. Laid-back atmosphere and remote location

The town is located on the Azuero Peninsula and is about a 4-hour drive from Panama City. It is a small town with a population of about 5,000 people. Life here is slow, relaxing and laid-back. Living here changes how you feel about the world and life in general: there’s less stress and people around are genuinely happy. This naturally brings us to the next pro.

3. Friendly people

People here are very friendly and open. As an expat you will feel welcome. Both locals and expats live as one community here and neighbors look after one another.

4. Affordable cost of living

You will find living in Pedasi is very affordable both in terms of housing and daily expenses.

5. Low crime rate

Pedasi is safe. It’s actually one of the safest places in Panama. As I have mentioned already, the community is very strong here and everyone takes pride in their safe neighborhoods.

6. Lots of activities on offer

There are many things to do in Pedasi, such as surfing, fishing, hiking, and exploring the nearby national parks.

All the cons of living in Pedasi come from the fact that the town is quite remote. Therefore you need to bear in mind the following:

• It’s a small town with fewer amenities
• It’s a 4-hour drive from Panama City
• 2-hour drive to private medical facilities
• 1-hour drive to big-box shopping stores, movie theaters, and high-end dining

Another thing to remember is that the climate may be too hot for some, with 365 days a year of 30-degree Celcius weather.

Lifestyle in Pedasi

Lifestyle for those living in Pedasi is all about enjoying the laid-back pace of life in a beautiful setting. Expats who move here quickly learn to appreciate the slower way of doing things and often find that they have more time for leisure activities and pursuits.

While there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, there is also a strong sense of community in Pedasi. People here are very friendly and welcoming, making it easy to feel at home in this charming town. Many residents enjoy spending time socializing with friends and neighbors.

Real estate and rentals in Pedasi

There are many rentals and real estate options, including apartments, houses, villas, and beachfront homes. There is also a lot of property available for sale in Pedasi, even beachfront, for those looking to build your dream home.

The prices for real estate and rentals vary depending on the location and type of property. A Panamanian-style home near town can rent for as little as $500 a month for those on a budget. A custom 2,500 sq feet home can rent upwards of $2,000 a month on the other end of the spectrum.

Because of the increased popularity of Pedasi, developers have started to take notice and produce housing for all budgets. For example, the new Blue Marlin project currently under construction, halfway between town and the beach, offers 2-bedroom condos starting at just over $100,000. I am sure many of these condos will be bought by investors, creating some good rentals.

To buy a newer 2-bedroom home in Pedasi, you can spend between $150,000 and $250,000

Building your own home is also very popular in Pedasi now because of the availability of land. The town is in a growth phase, and there are still many lots available. Depending on quality and tastes, you can currently build in Panama from as little as $90 sq/ft up to $135 sq/ft.

The cost of living in Pedasi

The cost of living in Pedasi can be very reasonable, depending on how you live. I personally know couples living in the community on budgets of between $1500 and $2000 a month.

Most basic expenses such as food, transportation, and housing cost significantly less than in other areas of Panama like Panama City or Coronado . For example, a meal at a local restaurant can cost $5 – $7, and a ride on the bus or taxi costs under a dollar in town. Rent for a one-bedroom home starts at around $500 per month.

Utilities such as water, gas, cell phone, and internet are very affordable, like under $100 a month total, excluding electricity. Electricity will be relative to how much air conditioning you use so it can be between $25 to $200 a month. Some expats in Pedasi do not even have air conditioning, just ceiling fans, and the breeze they feel is all they need.

Healthcare in Pedasi

Healthcare in rural Panama is a developing field with many new initiatives underway to improve access and quality of care. The public health system is the primary provider of healthcare services in Pedasi, with several private doctor offices also operating in the area.

There is Minsa-Capsi healthcare facility just outside of Pedasi. It’s not a full hospital, but there’s 24-hour urgent care with lab, pharmacy, and ambulance services. It also houses the Centro de Salud (a public clinic).

If you need a doctor, you can either visit the Centro de Salud or drive half an hour to the public hospital in Las Tablas.

There are more extensive facilities available in the city of Los Tablas and Chitre , so in the case of a severe situation, you will typically be stabilized in Pedasi and transferred by ambulance to one of the larger facilities.

As far as more extensive medical labs and dental and eye services, Las Tablas and Chitre have lots to offer. With only 45 minutes to Las Tablas and 1.5 hours to Chitre, it’s not that bad.

If you consider living in Pedasi, make sure you are comfortable with the quality of healthcare available to you.

Shopping facilities in Pedasi

Shopping in Pedasi can be a challenge for expats, as the town doesn’t have any major grocery stores, shopping centers, or malls. However, a few small shops and stores sell basic necessities like food, personal care products, and clothing.

Fruits and vegetables are readily available from local breeders in Pedasi and cost much less than in supermarkets. Since I have lived in Panama for the last ten years, I do not think I have ever bought fruit or vegetables in a supermarket. Local growers have fresher products and better prices.

Lately, I have seen expat groups get together to coordinate buying fish, chicken, and meat from local producers, which is a great way to get fresh products.

So for day-to-day living, you can get by shopping in Pedasi, but many expats take monthly shopping trips to Chitre or even Santiago, where you will find a large shopping mall and a Pricemart (Costco).

Transport and connectivity

Pedasi is located 4 hours from an International airport. There is, however, a shuttle bus that runs daily from Pedasi to Panama City for about $30.

Up until 2022, air transit out of Pedasy was unavailable, but Air Panama, Panama’s national airline, recently started testing two flights a week from Pedasi to Panama City. There is also a private charter company selling seats on the same route.

This quick 30-minute flight to Panama City is a game-changer for some people considering living in Pedasi that need to travel internationally often.

Things to do in Pedasi

Pedasi is known for its surfing, fishing, and diving. However, there are also many other activities to enjoy in Pedasi. Here are just a few of the things that you can do during your stay:

Take a surf lesson

Pedasi is one of the best places in Panama to catch a wave. There are various ways to catch some waves, whether you’re an expert or a newbie surfer.

The waters around Pedasi are teeming with fish. You can head out on a charter boat for a deep-sea fishing adventure or try your hand at catching fish from the shore.

Explore the mangroves

The mangroves around Pedasi are home to an abundance of wildlife. Take a kayak or stand-up paddleboard into the mangroves and keep your eyes peeled for birds, iguanas, and monkeys.

Visit Isla Iguana

Just off the coast of Pedasi lies Isla Iguana, a small island known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Panama.

Expat community in Pedasi

The expat community in Pedasi is a growing and thriving community. Expats from all over the world have made Pedasi their home, and the community is growing every day. It is a close-knit and supportive group.

Expats in Pedasi come from various backgrounds, and each brings their own unique set of skills and talents to the community. Expats share information and support each other through the challenges of living in a new country.

The beaches of Pedasi

The town of Pedasi is a couple of kilometers from the beaches. The waters are calm and swimmable, and the beaches are sandy and white. Playa El Arenal is the largest, and Playa Toro is the closest.

There are several other smaller beaches in the vicinity also. Unlike most commercial beaches, Pedasi is so remote that you can at times walk the beaches for kilometers and not see a soul.

Playa Venao is a beautiful beach located just 30 km from Pedasi. The name Playa Venao literally means “beach of the winds.” The beach is well-known for its strong waves and is popular with surfers worldwide.

Final thoughts on living in Pedasi

If you are looking for a quiet and remote location to live in Panama , Pedasi is a great option. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy in Pedasi. You will find a vibrant and thriving community here that offers its fellow expat members a supportive network in tranquil and beautiful surroundings.

You might find useful:

• Living In Panama – The Essential Guide For Expats
• The Best Places To Live In Panama As An Expat
• Retiring To Panama – The Expat Guide

Rod Larrivee

Rod, an expat from Vancouver, Canada, living in Panama since 2011, is co-owner of Retire in Panama Tours with his business partner Oscar Peña. They offer relocation tours of Panama, with groups of 8 - 12 people. Over seven days, their guests will see all the great places in Panama an expat may want to live in and receive all the information and contacts someone needs to move to Panama. In addition, they offer expat services to assist anyone looking to relocate to Panama. If you need Rod's assistance, click on the link below Retire In Panama Tours

My friend wants to move there from the USA. She has been treated for a stroke and cancer within the past year. I am worried for her. She said she can live on the beach there for $800 a month and that includes an aid to help her full time ? Is this true?

Hello Nina, thank you for the comment. Unfortunately, that is not true for your friend. A low cost of living for the Pedasi region for a single would be $1200 – $1500 per month, including rent, utilities, food, and some lifestyle. Regarding a live-in, full-time maid and cook, you are looking at $300 – $500, Plus their bedroom/bath and food, and they probably will not speak English. For a full-time health care worker, you are looking double that.

The main problem your friend will have is the ability to get health insurance in Panama, which she would not qualify for with her current condition.

UTtraveller

Thank you so much for this information! 🙂 Can you tell me more about the shuttle from Panama City (or PTY airport) to Pedasi? We will be travelling in March.

Hi their, thank for the comment. There is a daily shuttle from Panama City to Playa Venao which stops in Pedasi. You can reach them here: https://venaotours.com/

Dianasti Potes

Considering moving. I would like more information and have questions about living in Pedasi. Thank you

Hello Dianasti, please reach out to us at the contact below, and let us know what Info you are looking for.

https://www.retireinpanamatours.com/contact-us/

I am considering moving to Pedasi in one year.I would like to have someone to meet to have contact about Pedasi.

Hello Gary, thank you for the comment. Please go fill in this form, with some details about yourself, single, married, retired or not, and we can connect you with some expats in Pedasi. Thanks. https://www.retireinpanamatours.com/contact-us/

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Pedasi Panama Fishing Charters

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Capt WillyG has been chasing fish his whole life.  From the pristine crystal-clear rivers of Wyoming to the world renowned fresh and salt waters of Alaska. He's always on the lookout for the next new fishing adventure. After catching just about every species imaginable in the north, Willy and his wife moved to the Tuna Coast to tackle the tropical fishing in Panama. Willy prides himself on being respectful of nature and all that it gives. Only taking what is needed, using all of what is kept and releasing fish with respect and care. 

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A 27' Center Console CaribePro, powered by a brand-new pair of Yamaha 150's. One of the most stable and softest riding boats in the Pedasi Fleet. 

• Comfortably accommodates 3-4 anglers. 
• Ample storage including cooler for water and food.
• Modern safety equipment.
• Top of the line fishing rods, reels, and tackle.

A Wide Variety of Fishing

From top water popping for Yellowfin Tuna, Rooster Fish, and Dorado to jigging for Snapper and Groupers. Panama offers a vast and wild variety of dozens of different fish species. 

                                            Let's cross off that bucket list fish!

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Planning your trip

Please reach us at [email protected] , call or WhatsApp Capt WillyG +1(907)513-6216 if you have any other questions. 

Expect an EPIC experience!! Amazing fishing on the waters of the Tuna Coast off the Azuerzo Peninsula. With an English speaking captain, great gear, safety equipment and satellite tracker on the boat, whether you are a popping/jigging enthusiast or looking to catch a specific bucket list fish, join us for an epic and memorable fishing adventure. 

April through December also known as the wet season, is the best time to fish the famous Tuna Coast! With light rain, overcast skies, calm water and gentle wind, this makes  the ideal time to fish Pedasi, Panama. We have trips available for the 2023 season! Contact us today for availability and booking. 

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Our standard trip is 8 hours and comfortably accommodates 3-4 anglers. 

Standard trips are a combination of top water popping, stick bait casting, jigging and trolling depending on your targeted species. 

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Standard 8hr Trip:  1-3 Anglers    $500 (most comfortable)

                                           Add a 4th Angler for an additional $75.00  

Required Deposit:  25% deposit upon booking, remainder collected day of fishing

*friednly reminder to check your passport!*

        as Panama requires a minimum of 6 a months before your passport expires

You will fly into Panama City Tocumen Airport and have the option to rent a car and drive to Pedasi, schedule a charter flight directly to Pedasi on Panama Air, or arrange for a private driver. Please let us know if you have questions or if we can assist in any way. 

Panama uses the US Dollar as well as many venues accept a credit/debit card. There are also ATMs commonly available, which accept foreign credit/debit cards.

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SPORT FISHING ADVENTURE TOURS

WORLD CLASS SPORT FISHING

Come and experience some of the most exciting saltwater sport fishing available on the planet with FISH PEDASi.  Situated on the South-East corner of the Azuero Peninsula, the quaint fishing village of Pedasi lies at the heart of Panama's famous 'Tuna Coast'.  This is one of the most prolific fisheries in the Eastern Pacific and you have a serious chance of ticking Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Amberjack, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Groupers, Billfish  and many more off your bucket-list. The variety of species here is simply mind-blowing. Whether you want to target them in comfort from our custom-designed boat or try your luck from the shore,  FISH PEDASi has got you covered!

2024 trips are SOLD OUT - Now booking for 2025!

At FISH PEDASi , we are here to ensure you have a fantastic time and will tailor a trip to suit your needs perfectly. This is one of the best places in the world to come for Big   Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper.  The numbers and sizes our fishery produces are well above average and we are experts in targeting these desirable specimens.  We specialise in Jigging & Popping, Casting Lures, Livebait Fishing, Deadbaiting, Chunking and Offshore Trolling  and can provide everything you need for an unforgettable fishing experience, at a sensible price. We are diehard, fanatical anglers ourselves and will personally guide you on the water when you are here with us. Come join us at  FISH PEDASi  and see what all the fuss is about - you won't regret it! 

Zoltan and Laslo from Hungary smashed the IGFA length record for Roosterfish with this giant of 144 cm in November 2023

Ross Johnson from the UK  smashed the IGFA all-tackle world record for Pacific Cubera with this stunning fish of 83 lbs in May 2023

Fish with confidence...your next bite could be that fish of a lifetime!

Use the buttons above to click on through to YouTube for FISH PEDASi TV and our social media platforms for the latest updates & catch reports!

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Pedasí vacation rentals

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Guesthouse in Pedasi

A Remote Paradise in nature - Ocean View

'Tres-Palmas' sea and nature at its best! A remote hideaway on the Pacific Coast of Panama, but yet close enough to nearby towns and entertainment, Tres Palmas is the perfect place for an invigorating holiday. It is more than just a place to stay, we offer our guests personalized attention through fully equipped facilities and services for your comfort and well being. We enjoy getting to know our guests, sharing life stories and greeting you with an authentic smile for an unforgettable stay.

Home in Pedasí

Pedasí :Andromeda Boroda 4-6 p. Beach, swimm. pool

In the park of Andromeda. The house is suitable for 4-6 people, there are two bedrooms, two bathrooms with hot and cold water and a sofa bed (1,87 x 1,13) in the living room; for 1 adult or 2 small childeren. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, the second has two single beds. The covered carport for for 2 cars; has a (standard outlet) charging for an electric car. Bedrooms and living room are equipped with air conditioning and wireless internet. Shared pool and beach club are a 5 min. walk.

Home in Pedasi

2/2 Private Oasis Pedasi's best location & rental!

You wont find a better rental in Pedasi! Every aspect of the unit is upgraded and designed as if it was your home! Private pool with sound system, private outdoor kitchen, generator, 2 identical master suites with king beds, extra blow up queen mattress. Private laundry. Minutes walk from CooCoo Crazy or Jungle, two of the best restaurants in town. The beach a small jaunt away. Toiletries & basics included Property is for sale and is also available for long term rent! Message for details

3 min to Pedasi, 5 min to the Beach, Private Pool!

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place. Outfitted with room to sleep 6 and a fenced yard for your dog, Casa Catch and Relax has it all! Look us up online, Casa Catch and Relax You'll Love - Beach access a short drive or walk away (3 min drive, 10 min walk) - Central to town and local restaurants - Private, fenced outdoor space with pool - Cool days and nights with A/C in every room - Fully equipped kitchen and tons of sleeping space - Wifi

Apartment in Las Escobas del Venado

LUXURY Apartment in BLUE Playa Venao D-32

Brand new 2 bedrooms luxury apartment, fully equipment, well organized for families, friends or even just for you. All you need for the perfect relaxed vacation, just bring your clothes and good energy and we will take care for the rest. Located in the best location, in the middle of everything (but still very quiet) and one minute walking from the beach (with direct access), restaurants, bars, shops, supermarket, surfing schools, Yoga & wellness centers, horses riding, ATM and gas station.

Villa in Playa Venao

Casa Aqua: Amazing beach front house - Playa Venao

Exceptional beach front property, Casa Aqua sits right on the beach of Playa Venao Bay where you can enjoy great surfing, fishing, whale watching and many other outdoor activities. Casa Aqua is a very spacious 3,500ft home with all amenities you could dream of. You will love to eat/lounge outside in the spacious covered terrasse or swim in the large infinity pool. And if you don't feel like cooking, there are some quality restaurants close by a short walk on the beach from Casa Aqua.

Ocean View From The Jungle!

Welcome! This recently updated home has been lovingly restored to its original splendor. With four well-appointed bedrooms, each boasting its own private bathroom and adorned with luxurious 100% Egyptian cotton bed linens. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the essentials, from cooking basics to a large variety of pots and pans, allowing you to prepare meals for all with ease. The pool,is spectacular, offering a refreshing oasis for relaxation and enjoyment during your stay.

Tiny home in Playa Los Destiladeros

Casita Brisa del Mar

Casita Brisa del Mar ~ Welcome to this special space which we have poured our hearts, souls, hopes and dreams into creating. 2 minute walk from one of the most beautiful beaches in Panama. Pacific Ocean views from every room (except the bathroom). We are also a drive away from limitless adventures on the Azuero Peninsula. This is generally a quiet neighborhood. FULL DISCLOSURE, there is currently construction happening next door to this property. The lowered price reflects this.

Home in Bull Beach

Yellowfin Casa 3

New townhouse in Pedasi, on a side street near town and beach. Five minute walk to the town square, 2.2 km walk or drive to Playa Toro. 30 minutes to Playa Venao. Private gated courtyard with pool, outdoor shower, dining and living area. 2 parking spaces in front. Two bedrooms, each with private spacious bathroom. Fully furnished.Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator, gas stove with range hood, coffee maker. Ceiling fan in every room, air conditioning throughout.

Vacation home in Playa Los Destiladeros

Curcu House: magical beach house & tropical forest

Curcu-House is a cozy bioclimatic house with tropical architecture, with a steel structure, teak walls and floors, and large translucent doors with views of the sea and the exuberant vegetation. Large flying terraces that touch the treetops, with an open concept, allowing us to connect with nature and with oneself. The lot where the property is located has a great diversity of fruit trees, lianas, and birds that come to drink and lull us to sleep with their songs.

Home in Playa Venao

Casa Samambaia - sea view tropical paradise w pool

With a modern tropical design, this home features a cozy living room and a stylish kitchen at the center of the social area. Open the glass doors to immerse yourself in open-concept living, seamlessly blending the indoors with the main terrace and the pool, all oriented towards the ocean view. With two en-suite bedrooms with AC and fans, the house is immersed in nature, green mountains, and a lovely garden, everything 5 minutes from the beach center.

Beautiful Home Directly on Playa Venao Sleeps 8-10

This is our personal home and we take good care to make sure you thoroughly enjoy your stay! This home is located on the best surfing beach in the entire country. Walk out of your back door onto the sandy beach filled with wildlife and the best beach break for beginners to pros. This home offers luxury accommodations. This home is for families and respectful renters only. We do not accept groups who want to use the home to party.

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