Santiago de Veraguas
About 90 thousand people.
Santiago is a busy town in the middle of Panama and the capital of the Veraguas region. It is a resting stop for travelers driving across the country.
You can enjoy traditional crafts and hats, visit old churches, and take trips to nearby beaches and the beautiful island of Coiba with its sea turtles.
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Crafts and traditions
Veraguas is known for handmade hats and crafts. Skilled workers weave the famous Panama sombrero pintao, a hat that is part of the country's proud traditions.
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Coiba island
Not far from Santiago is Coiba, a wild island with clear water, coral reefs, sea turtles, and dolphins. It is a protected home for many ocean animals.