Pedasi

Pedasi is one of Panama's most picturesque fishing towns. Pedasi, located near the southern tip of Los Santos province, is known as the "tuna coast," and it has earned a reputation as a top off-the-beaten-path destination for sport fishermen. The small village has a main street lined with a few restaurants and inns. Behind that is a colonial plaza with a gazebo and a neatly whitewashed church. A mile or so south of town, you'll find the first of a string of Pacific beaches, with sands ranging from light tan to deep bronze to a gleaming black.

The Pedasi region is well worth a visit because of its friendly locals and clean, uncrowded beaches (not to mention world-class surfing). It has grown in popularity as a retirement location, with a small but active expat community. Expats are also discovering other parts of the region, from the small colonial town of Las Tablas to the surf destination of Venao.

Google rating: 4.3/5.0
Location: Azuero, Panama