Pedasi, located in the Azuero Peninsula is a quaint town steadily becoming a tourist destination. Well, kind of. The beauty of this town is that it has a typical charm not found in other parts of the country. Multiple blogs have been written about it. see: Why I Dig Pedasi, Panama Panama for our resident blogger halloranc’s reasons he enjoys this “sleepy little fishing town.” We were also graced with a second article about Pedasi, written by our very own PannaMatt whose witty compliments to the town are found in his blog Pedasi Used to Suck; such an eloquent title, Matt.

So today, while in Pedasi Panama I thought i’d seize the opportunity to take a stroll around with my camera and do a little walking photo tour, so that those unfamiliar with the area might become more well aquainted and want to pay a visit. One final thought, my personal favorite things about this town at present include: how welcoming the locals are, walking around town at 9 pm in silence, virtually empty beaches, delicious food at Yeli and Gringo Joe’s, the amount of adorable babies and tods running around.

This photo tour is arranged in order of entering town- as geographically acurate as possible.

Entering Pedasi:

Police Station

Next stop, a branch of Panama’s Banco Nacional

Followed by a big Welcome to Pedasi sign,
from former female President Mireya Moscoso

*note one of two local gas stations to left

Local Fish and Dive Shop, near gas station

“Gringo Joe’s” Restaurant, best dining in town

The sign is incredibly small,
but it’s on main street so you can’t miss it.

“Dim’s Hostel”, cheap rooms with a funky vibe
Great outdoor space with free wireless

Largest “Chino” Supermarket in town, Main St.

Bus Stop, Main St.

Mano’s Surf Community,
a new addition to town, back street near main square

Pedasi’s Catholic Church- Main Square
Lovely, ain’t she? Even more beautiful inside.
The woodwork is incredible with small statuaries all around.

Artemania, located on the Main Square
A French expat sells Latin art and jewelry

“Tiesto” Greatest Brick Oven Pizza Around, Main Square

Pedasi local library, Main Square near church

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Filed under: Country Guide on June 3rd, 2008