Los Santos Province, Province in Azuero Peninsula, Panama
Los Santos stretches from La Villa river to the Pacific Ocean, covering mountain regions and coastal lowlands on the Azuero Peninsula. The area divides into seven districts, with Las Tablas serving as the administrative center.
The first Europeans arrived in 1515 under Gonzalo de Badajoz, when cacique Antataura ruled the area. Later, the region became part of the Spanish colonial empire and developed into an agricultural center.
The area keeps the Spanish voseo, a way of speaking heard in only a few parts of Central America. During carnival, streets in Las Tablas turn into scenes of water battles where locals and visitors celebrate together.
The coastal plains work well for easy walks and birdwatching, while the mountain regions offer trails with different levels of difficulty. Most activities happen during the day, when temperatures are moderate and visibility is clear.
Six national parks shelter five of Panama's seven native monkey species, including several threatened populations. The protected areas lie in both the mountains and along the coast, offering different habitats for the animals.
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