English (United Kingdom)Español(Spanish Formal International)
Written by Periodistas    Monday, 25 January 2010 21:03    PDF Print E-mail
Fresh climate and high mountains in Santa Fe of Veraguas

In the province of Veraguas, specifically in the mountainous zone of Santa Fe, at the continental division, 57 kilometers from the provincial capital of Santiago, you´ll find an space for adventure and an exciting destination.
Founded by the Spanish in 1558, Santa Fe offers visitors a fresh climate and panoramic views from its high peaks.
To reach that place going through Santiago de Veraguas, allows visitors to appreciate the fertility of the lands and the life of its inhabitants in the fields.
The district of Santa Fe presents an opportunity for ecological tourism, because the old growing forests are still untouched.
This has raised the interest of Europeans and North Americans who visit the place, especially near the basin of río Santa María.

Adventure
The rapids of Santa María and of the Mulabá attract those enthusiastic of extreme sports, especially rafting. These are two of the most popular rivers in the area for the practice of this activity.
Billy Miller, a visitor from U.S., enjoyed the rapids of Santa María river during his vacations. Miller is a guide in his native state of Texas and said he arrived to Santa Fe  by recommendation of one of his surf partners in Santa Clara beach (central province of Coclé).
"I´m happy to be in Santa Fe because I feel like at home with these rapids,” Miller said.
In Santa Fe, tourists can enjoy very cold water in the city of Bermejo and in the beaches of the Caribbean Sea. An antique church and the coffee factory of Cerro Tute are the most popular places among visitors.
The highest point in the region is Cerro Mariposa, with 1.540 meters height. From its top, on a clear day, it is possible to observe both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 January 2010 17:34 )
 

Your are currently browsing this site with Internet Explorer 6 (IE6).

Your current web browser must be updated to version 7 of Internet Explorer (IE7) to take advantage of all of template's capabilities.

Why should I upgrade to Internet Explorer 7? Microsoft has redesigned Internet Explorer from the ground up, with better security, new capabilities, and a whole new interface. Many changes resulted from the feedback of millions of users who tested prerelease versions of the new browser. The most compelling reason to upgrade is the improved security. The Internet of today is not the Internet of five years ago. There are dangers that simply didn't exist back in 2001, when Internet Explorer 6 was released to the world. Internet Explorer 7 makes surfing the web fundamentally safer by offering greater protection against viruses, spyware, and other online risks.

Get free downloads for Internet Explorer 7, including recommended updates as they become available. To download Internet Explorer 7 in the language of your choice, please visit the Internet Explorer 7 worldwide page.