Natural Attractions
Cerro Hoya National Park: Created in 1985.
They have been recorded more than 95 species of birds including painted parrot, red macaw, king vulture, osprey andthe Hawk. Whitetail deer, agoutis, pacas, jaguar, ocelot.
Coiba Island National Park: Created in 1991, protects Sea, island and coastal ecosystems, this island is the country’s largest, has mangroves, activales, coral reefs, sea turtles, among others. They have been recorded 1450 species of vascular plants like Ceiba, Sepave, tangare and hawthorn cedar. So far we have identified 69 fish species.
The Yeguada Forest Reserve: It was created in 1960, is about 50 km from the Panamerican Highway is vital forprotecting the watershed ensuring controlled water flow..
Montijo Bay Ramsar Wetland: Created in 1994, it is located on the Pacific Coast of Veraguas, 30 kilometers from the city of Santiago, has a great diversity of flora and d wildlife can mention the longicaudis lutra, Ateles geoffroyi, brdypusvariegatus, Crocodylus acutus. caiman fuscus and other
Cultural attractions in the Province of Veraguas
Thanks to the different cultures that have inhabited these lands, we present the main cultural attraction: the Crafts.
- Goldsmith
- Replicas of huacas in cement
- Pottery and ceramics
- Saddlery and leather
- Indigenous naguas
- Crochet fabric
- Hats
- Tulas and gourds
- Pylons, trays and benches
- Curtain snails
- Jewellery flake fish
- Dolls
Churches
- Church of San Francisco Mountain
- Maranatha Revival Church – Santiago
- Church El Carmen
- Iglesia Bautista De Santiago
Festivals
These allow people to highlight their beliefs and customs which disclosed the sociability of the people of this region.
Festivities De Santiago Apostle, Patron of the village where thousands of people come to visit the first Sunday ofLent, in which participating dance groups in the region and golds, takes place in the San Juan de Dios Square.
Sona Fair: There are concerts, sightseeing tours, folklore performances, agricultural and livestock exhibits.
Santa Fe Agricultural Fair: Every year is celebrated, there are gathered several companies interested in promotingservices to local and foreign visitors, products are displayed in wood, white cane and stalk.
Others such as Rodeo Viejo, Sona: agricultural and craft exhibition has.
Fair Arenas (Montijo): Also called South Fair is an agricultural, craft and agricultural exhibition.