The Hat Weaver
There is a tradition that exists in the Azuero Peninsula that we are lucky enough to witness firsthand: hat making. This is something that has been done for centuries in this area, and it may just be the birthplace of … Continued
Desfile de Carretas
The “Desfile de Carretas” (in English: Cart or Wagon Parade) is truly one of the nicest cultural festivals that Pedasí has to offer. Witnessing it immediately brings you back to the colonial times, when women wore traditional “polleras” and ox-drawn … Continued
Protecting the Sea Turtles
Are you interested in volunteering in Pedasi? The turtles could use your help… Currently, sea turtles are not protected under Panamanian law in this area. This means that turtle eggs are collected and sold for eating all the time. If … Continued
Cambridge School of Weston Students Learn Spanish in Panama
In March we were fortunate to host a great group of students from Cambridge School of Weston in the Boston area. They were traveling all over Panama for a month, studying science and Spanish. The students spent one week in … Continued
Beach Cleanup in Pedasi
This past weekend there was a hugely successful beach clean up with more participants than we’ve ever had. The weather at Arenal Beach was beautiful and the volunteers picked up tons of garbage, a lot of which was sent to … Continued
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