1 Apr 11

 

The distinguished project of Petaquilla is located in the one of the republic’s central provinces near Panama, Colon, Veraguas and Herrera. This mainly agricultural and mineral rich sector is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination.

Among Cocle´s top two main crops produced are tomatoes and sugar. Near Cocle is El Valle de Anton, an exotic valley famous for its golden frogs, Nispero Zoo and botanical garden.

El Valle de Anton is also well known for its local market held on the weekends where unique crafts, plants, fruits and vegetables are found for affordable prices. Artisans in the Cocle region are known for their woven baskets and curious pottery featuring colorful human and animal decorations.

Sites of archeological value are also found in this zone, with significant artifacts recovered from burial sites and ruins throughout the region. Two important locations are El Cano arqueological site and Sitio Conte.

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