Pedasí: Whales, Turtles, and the Tuna Coast

Javier arrives in Pedasí after a long drive from Santa Catalina, explores the town's quiet charm, checks out the surf at Playa Venao, and plans turtle nesting nights and Isla Iguana snorkeling. He shares practical costs, the Friendly Nations visa process, and the best spots for ceviche and coffee. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Panama: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Panama guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Pedasí, Panama. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor de Pedasí, Hotel Pedasí Nature Paradise, Smiley's Restaurant, Mercado de Pedasí, ATP visitor centre, El Arenal, Playa Venao, Isla Iguana. Covered: Road trip from Santa Catalina to Pedasí, Pedasí town life and plaza, Isla Iguana snorkeling and boat logistics, Playa Venao surf scene, Cost of living in Pedasí, Friendly Nations visa and residency, Humpback whales and turtle nesting season. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor de Pedasí01:33 Hotel Pedasí Nature Paradise02:29 Smiley's Restaurant03:40 Playa Venao05:16 La Orilla Café07:10 Ni Chana Ni Juana Coffee Shop A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pedasi #AzueroPeninsula #PanamaTravel #IslaIguana #PlayaVenao #SurfPanama #WhaleWatching #TurtleNesting #FriendlyNationsVisa #PanamaVisa #CevichePanama #Sancocho #TravelPanama #PanamaPacific #TunaCoast #PedasiPanama #GreenSeason #LosSantos https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/panama/