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2008-01-28 09:12:36
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HERRERA PROVINCE - VISIT THIS ENCHANTING PART OF PANAMA
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.jpg) Covered by a marvelous nature that attracts many visitors, we can find in the Peninsula of Azuero, Panama the spectacular province of Herrera, which extends above a surface of 2,340.7 km2 and is the smallest province of the Panamanian territory.
Herrera is shaped by six districts among these we have: Ocu, Los Pozos, Las Minas, Parita, Santa Maria and Pese. The inhabitants of Herrera are characterized by preserving the customs and folkloric traditions such as their folkloric dances, folkloric drum playing known as tamboritos, the dances of the dirty devils and the well known tunas or satiric chants.
The economy of Herrera is based mainly on liquor, dairy and pottery industries, as well as cattle farming and the agricultural products like corn and sugar cane which are the most important businesses of the province.
.jpg) In the mountainous areas of Herrera one can enjoy a nice and very fresh climate above all in Cerro de Tijera, Cerro de Peñon, Cerro Largo, Cerro La Loma and in the Santa Maria and Ocu plains. In Herrera you can visit The National Park of Sarigua attracts the attention of national and foreign visitors, which has an extension of 8,000 hectares regarding the marine ecosystem and semi-deserted salt marsh of Herrera in Panama , that is to say that it is an area that has experimented salinization.
In addition, the National Park of Sarigua is an important place of pre-Colombian settlement, in which ceramics and artifacts made of stone can be appreciated. The fauna of this park is varied because in it we can find numerous amounts of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds.
On the other hand, Herrera has a Transportation Terminal where one can travel to Panama City, the city of Chitre and other points of the province of Herrera, as well as other provinces adjacent to this. In addition to this, Herrera has an airport in the city of Chitre with daily flights to Panama City.
Herrera in Panama is a very safe place; nevertheless they count on the service of the National Police, Fire Department and Hospitals such as; El Vigia Hospital, Materno Hospital, the Villareal Clinic and the San Juan de Herrera Clinic of Herrera in Panama for any emergency.
.jpg) It is important to note that, Herrera possesses an adequate infrastructure that permits providing excellent electrical services and potable water, as well as good service in hotels, restaurants, clubs, banks, and stores.
Other tourist attractions are: Agallito Beach, the Herrera Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman, The San Sebastian Fair of Ocu, which is an event through which the inhabitants exalt the folkloric traditions. The Carnivals of Chitre are also celebrated in Herrera with much effort and enthusiasm, and each year attracts a larger number of tourists.
For information on available property in the Azuero Peninsula and other Panama real estate options please contact us directly at Inter Panama Real Estate Agency.
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