The peninsula includes the provinces of Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas. Its natural attractions include white-sand beaches, soft rolling hills and towering coastal mountains. Sportfishing, surfing, diving are all world class.

Azuero is prized for its rich historical culture, and regularly celebrates lively festivals and traditional religious celebrations dating back to Spanish colonial times. Many of the small towns were founded in colonial times and are still host to 17th and 18th century churches.

Old country life in the Azuero Peninsula is largely unchanged since the turn of the century. Visitors can relish in the way life slows down as if one were traveling back in time. People are friendly and prices are low.