Pese

It has been widely believed that "Pesé" was named after an Indian chief who ruled these lands in pre-Columbian times; however, some authors consider that this theory is not founded on any historical facts that prove the existence of that native person.

Another theory proposes that the name for "Pesé", like other cities in Azuero, has its origin in the Ngöbe language, which does not have the "p"sound. According to Eladio Tugrí, who is familiar with the Ngöbe and Buglé languages, "besé" is the word for a wooden stirring utensil used to stir the food in the pot or pan in the Ngöbe kitchen.

Location:

It is located at the following coordinates: latitude 7°54'26" North, Longitude 80°36'55" West. The capital is Pesé district entity, in Herrera Province. It covers an area of 288 square kilometers, with an average altitude of 90 meters above sea level.

How to arrive?

Bus: Take a bus from the Albrook terminal on the Pesé, Las Minas route at ticket booth B-11. Buses leave approximately every hour from 7 AM to 3:45 PM.

Car: Take the Panamerican Highway that goes to the interior and follow the road to Divisa. At the Divisa intersection, turn onto the street that takes you to Chitré. Before arriving, turn off at the entrance to Pesé, following the signs.

What to bring?

Comfortable clothes

Sunscreen

Water bottle

Activities:

Sugar Cane Festival

Holy Week enactments