traditional hand-stitched gowns called polleras, dancing, fireworks, masks and traditional music.
Other noteworthy fiestas are the Corpus Christi, a religious festival in Ciudad la Villa de Los Santos, which blends Christian rites with dances celebration ancient pagan worship; La Mejorana in Guararé, a music festival that features the province’s traditional instruments after which the festival is named; and Easter Week, or Semana Santa, which is celebrated throughout the province and is a major national holiday. But most weekends will find some cause for festivity, and each small town will have its own distinct expression and tradition.
Those interested in even older traditions will take interest in Los Santos’ pre-colonial history, with architectural digs in the northern end of the province revealing settlements dating back thousands of years.
A Place to Hang Your Panama Hat: Buying a Home in Los Santos
All of these attractions have begun to lure real estate developers, celebrities, retirees and second-homeowners to Los Santos in search of the perfect piece of property to call their own. Celebrities such as Michael Jordan, Mel Gibson, Mick Jagger and the Prince of Liechtenstein all have properties in the Pedasí district, and many more of the rich and famous are spending time in Los Santos.
“The amount of interest this area has generated is phenomenal, but somehow it remains that quiet, out-of-the-way secret spot you’ve just discovered. It has not lost its innocence,” says Mr Rudasevski. “Andromeda Ocean Estates is intent on preserving that.”
Despite its potent charms, the Los Santos province remains true to its roots, tranquil and authentic, the perfect place to hang your hat.