Aeroperlas is a member of Grupo Taca airline’s SANSA Regional

A small group of area investors and business owners in the sleepy beach town of Pedasi have banded together to help foster tourism growth in the region.  The group is attempting to raise funds through the local Chamber of Commerce to help subsidize a limited flight route through regional airline Aeroperlas.  Under the proposed plan, the flight would run Fridays and Mondays for a test period of six months. and the Pedasi investment community would be required to absorb part of the cost of unsold seats.

Located on Southeast tip of the Azuero Peninsula, this remote region is the center of Panama’s folklore and tradition. Known for many festivals, including the famous Carnavales celebrations and the picturesque traditional formal women’s dress La Pollera.  Pedasi is a quaint seaside village with charming Spanish Colonial architecture.  Attractions include great weather, unexplored Pacific beaches and Isla Iguana National Park.  This island is just 15 minutes offshore and offers white sand beaches, turquoise waters and excellent snorkeling.  The region is known for world-class tuna fishing, scuba diving and great surfing in nearby Playa Venao.   There are a handful of small Pedasi hotels and B&Bs in the area, but tourism is still still in its infancy.

According to Aeroperlas, the first flights may run as soon as early February and can be booked online at their website. If you are interested in contributing to the opening of the flight, email casey@costaricapages.com.

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Filed under: Business on January 19th, 2010