Date: June 29, 2013
Location: La Colorada District, Veraguas Province
The majestic St. Peter Patron Saint Festival in La Colorada, Veraguas is celebrated with the traditional Mass and praying of novenas, followed by a procession all around the picturesque town.
Date: July 11 to 14, 2013
Location: Chitré District, Monagrillo Township, Herrera Province
The townspeople of Monagrillo, located in the province of Herrera, are known for their peculiar way of using good humor and affectionate expressions to attract attention. They are also ranchers, and their Beef and Dairy Cattle Show has been running successfully for several years, with the best agricultural and livestock exhibitions.
Date: July 18, 2013
Location: Bugaba District, Chiriquí Province
This gastronomic festival invites all foodies to sample its signature dish, a leaf-wrapped tamale that is locally known as El Mono.
Date: July 19 to 23, 2013
Location: City of Las Tablas, Los Santos Province
The Holy Pilgrim was the first religious image that arrived at this town in the middle of the 17th century, which bestows it with great historical value. Known as The Pilgrim, The Petite or The Bearded Virgin, it came floating in from the sea in a box alongside a document that registered the saint, saying 'This is Saint Wilgefortis', hence she was referred to by this name.
Date: August 14 to 17 2013
Location: Ocú District, Herrera Province.
What does Manito mean?
Manito is the name given to the festival, the result of a habitual greeting that people used to give each other and which continues today: the greeting was and is TALAS-MANITO ('manito' derived from the Spanish word for 'brother').