Where are the best beaches in and around the Pedasi, Azuero, Panama area?
Bill Hamilton - Bill Hamilton
There are many really nice beaches around Pedasi and within a short drive. Uverito is close to Las Tablas but for one of the best beaches then Playa Venado (sometimes known as "Playa Venao") is in my opinion worth the extra drive just past Pedasi. A great beach. Well known, especially to surfers. There are also many smaller beaches within a short distance. There are whales and dolphins to be spotted and the water is clear and usually warm. You can also...
There are many really nice beaches around Pedasi and within a short drive. Uverito is close to Las Tablas but for one of the best beaches then Playa Venado (sometimes known as "Playa Venao") is in my opinion worth the extra drive just past Pedasi. A great beach. Well known, especially to surfers. There are also many smaller beaches within a short distance. There are whales and dolphins to be spotted and the water is clear and usually warm. You can also take a short boat trip to Isla Iguana from there where there is some great snorkeling and you may see whales or dolphins, too.
Posted May 21, 2013
Kelly Castro - Villa Camilla
The best beaches in Pedasi, Panama would depend on what you would like to do. Venao is the beach to visit if you are into surfing, but I would not suggest it if you have small children, as there are unexpected drop offs, and if you are not an experienced swimmer this could become very dangerous. Many families enjoy Bull Beach "Playa El Toro" or El Arenal. Even Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie enjoyed this beach with their family.
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The best beaches in Pedasi, Panama would depend on what you would like to do. Venao is the beach to visit if you are into surfing, but I would not suggest it if you have small children, as there are unexpected drop offs, and if you are not an experienced swimmer this could become very dangerous. Many families enjoy Bull Beach "Playa El Toro" or El Arenal. Even Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie enjoyed this beach with their family.
Beaches in Panama are different than many beaches in the states. The sand contains more iron, and therefore appears almost black to most people. If you would like to visit a white sandy beach you could take a boat ride to Isla Iguana, and Nature Reserve where you can enjoy birds and snorkel in crystal clear waters. Beaches that have very few people would be Los Destiladeros (in the picture here), and Puerto Escondido (Hidden Port). You will find very few people on these beaches, and can enjoy a very quiet day at the beach. The surf can be rough, so again it is not advisable fore families with young children, but fun if you want to play in the sand and watch the sunset.
Posted June 3, 2013
Martin Lipsman - Panama Mortgage Group
Although there are many beaches in the Pedasi area, there are 2 that stand out above the rest. The first is Isla Iguana, an island 15 minutes off the coast of Pedasi.
Isla Iguana is a 58 hectare wildlife reserve that has some of the whitest sand and crystal clear waters on the Pacific side of Panama. As the name suggests, the island is inhabited by dozens of iguanas as well as purple and orange crabs, birds of many species, a nature enthusiasts dream. The second beach in the...
Isla Iguana is a 58 hectare wildlife reserve that has some of the whitest sand and crystal clear waters on the Pacific side of Panama. As the name suggests, the island is inhabited by dozens of iguanas as well as purple and orange crabs, birds of many species, a nature enthusiasts dream. The second beach in the... Although there are many beaches in the Pedasi area, there are 2 that stand out above the rest. The first is Isla Iguana, an island 15 minutes off the coast of Pedasi. Isla Iguana is a 58 hectare wildlife reserve that has some of the whitest sand and crystal clear waters on the Pacific side of Panama. As the name suggests, the island is inhabited by dozens of iguanas as well as purple and orange crabs, birds of many species, a nature enthusiasts dream. The second beach in the Pedasi area is Playa Venao. One of the best known surfing beaches in Panama, Playa Venao has hosted several World Championship Surfing competitions. Along with killer waves, you can find shelter from the sun in one of several beach front hotels and hostels. 
Isla Iguana is a 58 hectare wildlife reserve that has some of the whitest sand and crystal clear waters on the Pacific side of Panama. As the name suggests, the island is inhabited by dozens of iguanas as well as purple and orange crabs, birds of many species, a nature enthusiasts dream. The second beach in the Pedasi area is Playa Venao. One of the best known surfing beaches in Panama, Playa Venao has hosted several World Championship Surfing competitions. Along with killer waves, you can find shelter from the sun in one of several beach front hotels and hostels. Posted August 12, 2013
Eliecer Vera, Jr. - EQUUS VILLAGE
Panama has a large quantity of different islands. 
I can recommend ISLA IGUANA in Pedasi district of Los Santos, Panama Province.
Isla Iguana is a diving, snorkeling, and fishing hotspot just 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Pedasi's nearest beaches. To this wild life refugee belongs a beach that is as white as burning magnesium, crystal waters, a mangrove forest and coral riffs, which is famous for its snorkeling and diving. The rest of the coast is made up of dark rocks.
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I can recommend ISLA IGUANA in Pedasi district of Los Santos, Panama Province.Isla Iguana is a diving, snorkeling, and fishing hotspot just 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Pedasi's nearest beaches. To this wild life refugee belongs a beach that is as white as burning magnesium, crystal waters, a mangrove forest and coral riffs, which is famous for its snorkeling and diving. The rest of the coast is made up of dark rocks.
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Panama has a large quantity of different islands. I can recommend ISLA IGUANA in Pedasi district of Los Santos, Panama Province.
Isla Iguana is a diving, snorkeling, and fishing hotspot just 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Pedasi's nearest beaches. To this wild life refugee belongs a beach that is as white as burning magnesium, crystal waters, a mangrove forest and coral riffs, which is famous for its snorkeling and diving. The rest of the coast is made up of dark rocks.
It was founded in 1981 and includes over 50 hectares (123 acres) of land and water.
The island is home to the biggest breeding colony of frigate birds in Panama. During their mating season (winter) the male birds squat on their nest with their inflatable throat sacks. The female birds (which only have white throats) fly over them. But besides the frigate birds there are more than 20 other bird species to which the island is their home.
I can recommend ISLA IGUANA in Pedasi district of Los Santos, Panama Province.Isla Iguana is a diving, snorkeling, and fishing hotspot just 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Pedasi's nearest beaches. To this wild life refugee belongs a beach that is as white as burning magnesium, crystal waters, a mangrove forest and coral riffs, which is famous for its snorkeling and diving. The rest of the coast is made up of dark rocks.
It was founded in 1981 and includes over 50 hectares (123 acres) of land and water.
The island is home to the biggest breeding colony of frigate birds in Panama. During their mating season (winter) the male birds squat on their nest with their inflatable throat sacks. The female birds (which only have white throats) fly over them. But besides the frigate birds there are more than 20 other bird species to which the island is their home.
Posted March 25, 2014
Liatte Nicole Miller
We have three main beaches in the immediate Pedasi area, El Toro, Arenal and La Garita. We also have some great beaches a little further away.El Toro (in Spanish, “El Toro” means “The Bull”) is about three kilometers (slightly less than 2 miles) of just open beach with nothing on it. No restaurants, no bars, no shops; just pure beach. You can go down to the beach and park your car right there. There are no waves in El Toro, but it is...
We have three main beaches in the immediate Pedasi area, El Toro, Arenal and La Garita. We also have some great beaches a little further away.El Toro (in Spanish, “El Toro” means “The Bull”) is about three kilometers (slightly less than 2 miles) of just open beach with nothing on it. No restaurants, no bars, no shops; just pure beach. You can go down to the beach and park your car right there. There are no waves in El Toro, but it is possible to kite surf in the summer, when it is windy.
Three kilometers from El Toro is Arenal. Arenal is a little port in Pedasi. All the fishing boats go out from Arenal and it is also a great place to kite surf. There are two restaurants in Arenal. You can also take the boat to one of the biggest attractions in Pedasi, which is Isla Iguana. Isla Iguana is about 7 kilometers (almost 4 and a half miles) out from Arenal, which is a 20 to 25 minute boat ride. Isla Iguana is an amazing little island that has a Caribbean style to it because the sand is white, as opposed to Arenal and El Toro, where the sand is dark. Isla Iguana is a good beach for snorkeling. You can also stand paddle or kayak, if you bring the equipment with you on the boat, or you can also tour the island just by walking around. You will see lots of colorful crabs and hundreds of iguanas. It is a bird sanctuary. You always see birds flying above because Arenal is their home. It is a little island in the middle of the Pacific.
La Garita is a beach and there are no restaurants. It’s just an entrance to the beach. It is the least popular among the three.
My favorite beach around Pedasi is not in the immediate Pedasi area. It is about 15 minutes out of Pedasi and is called Los Destilleros, which means “The Distilleries.” The beach is 5 kilometers long (about 3 miles). It is very beautiful and a bit wilder than the others. You go there by car and not by boat. Going there, you will see lots of attractions, like a couple of restaurants, hotels and beaches. To get to Los Destilleros you drive towards Venao, but it is a lot closer to Pedasi than Venao.
Venao is the most popular beach in the Pedasi area. It’s a horseshoe bay, shaped like a half moon, and is one of the best spots for surfing in Panama. There’s nice break most of the year the waves can accommodate all levels of surfers – from beginners to experts. It has about five hotels, two hostels and several restaurants and it’s a very big, beautiful attraction for tourists.
Posted March 1, 2015