Pedasi Area Guide
Pedasi is still and up and coming area in Panama with lots of opportunities to get in on the ground floor of projects, new gated communities, houses and land near the famous beaches or live in the friendly and safe town.
With a thriving expat community of retirees, families and entrepreneurs many people from all over the world now call this Pacific beach community home.
Pedasi can be divided in to the following 4 main areas with other smaller areas between
About Pedasi
Most people that choose to live in Pedasi Panama describe it as a very unique place to live not just in Panama but in the world. Many of the long term residence stay here because of the strong and close net community and friendship they form with not just with other expats but locals as well.
Pedasi is considered a safe community with few fences and barbed wire around houses like you see in other parts of Panama. Petty crime still happens like anywhere in the world but your rarely hear of major crime.
Pedasi is a small town with a small town feel. Traditionally Pedasi was a fishing village with farming of rice and corn taking place in the small farms surrounding the village. However it has been slowly transformed into a popular tourist destination for world travelers and Panamanians alike.
Pedasi is well known for its beautiful beaches and world class spots fishing as it is located on the "TUNA COAST"
Population
Pedasí is a small, welcoming community that has grown steadily over the past decade. According to Panama's 2023 national census, the town of Pedasí has a population of approximately 3,000 people, up from about 2,400 in 2010. The wider District of Pedasí, which includes the surrounding coastal and rural communities of Los Asientos, Mariabé, Purio and Oria Arriba, is home to approximately 4,900 residents.
These figures reflect permanent residents only. During the dry season and holiday periods, the area comes alive as part-time residents, surfers and visitors arrive, drawn by beaches such as Playa Venao and Los Destiladeros, while Pedasí still keeps the relaxed, small-town character that makes it so appealing.
Getting to Pedasi
- Drive from Panama City in 4.5 to 5 hours if you do not leave during peak traffic times
- Bus from Panama City to Las Tablas then transfer to taxi or smaller bus at Las Tablas bus station
- Fly to Pedasi Airport from Panama City's Albrook Airport in 1 hour. Currently Panama Air and two other charters make regular trips to Pedasi but this can change based on season so please check for current information
- Shuttles: private companies run mini vans from Tocumen Airport to Playa Venao with stops in Pedasi with a typical cost of $45-$65 USD
- Uber or Taxis will make the drive from Panama City for a much lower cost than you would think for the 4.5 to 5 hour drive
CLICK HERE --> PEDASI TRANSPORTATION GUIDE
Activities
- CLICK HERE -- PEDASI BEACH GUIDE
- Surfing
- Sport fishing
- Live music
- Carnival
- Night markets in the town square
- Cultural events in the town square
Restaurants
For a small town Pedasi has a lot of restaurants...... A LOT! Because of the international community that lives here there is a wide variety of cuisine to choose from. Most towns this size in Panama do not have the options Pedasi has yet another unique thing about this town.
Schools
Moving to Panama itself is a new challenge for most people. But moving to Panama with kids is even a greater challenge. Hats off to parents who made this hard but great choice for your kids. Today we hope to ease your concerns about moving to Panama with kids. One of the most asked questions among families moving to Panama is the school option.
CLICK HERE ----> PEDASI SCHOOL GUIDE
Communication
Reliable Internet & Cell Service in Pedasí
The Panamanian company that has invested the most in infrastructure for internet and cellular service in the Pedasí area is Más Móvil. Thanks to their extensive network and continued investment, residents can enjoy strong and reliable connectivity.
We recommend that clients relocating to Pedasí set up their internet plans and mobile phone contracts with Más Móvil to ensure the best coverage and service quality in the region.
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