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Fiesta de Corpus Christi
Forty days after Easter, this religious holiday features colorful celebrations in Villa de
Los Santos. Masked and costumed dancers representing angels, devils, imps and other
mythological figures perform dances, acrobatics and dramas. (
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July
Though it's the middle of the rainy season, the weather is relatively dry on
the Caribbean side. It's also off-peak for visitors and hotels offer better
rates.
Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Celebrating the patron saint of Isla Taboga, this event held on July 16 starts with a pro-
cession parading the virgin statue, followed by fire breathing, games and dance.
Festival de Santa Librada
Celebrating the patron saint of Las Tablas, this July 21 event has huge street celebrations,
music and dance, in addition to solemn religious services and processions. Held in the
festival-happy Península de Azuero.
Festival de la Pollera
Hundreds of young beauties parade through Las Tablas wearing traditional
polleras
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handmade lace dresses that can be worth tens of thousands of dollars. Beyond that, it's a
raucous street festival with music, food and dance. Held July 21.
August
Breeding humpback whales can be observed in the Archipiélago de Las
Perlas. Mid-month Panama City celebrates its founding in 1519 with a
stream of events. Rainy season continues.
