A very affordable community that is the center place for the countires history, culture, and music. Sombritas is a wonderful private compound, community, or estate opportunity for your group or family nestled in beautiful Las Tablas, Repubic of Panama. The city of Las Tablas, which was founded in 1671, and is the capital of Los Santos Province. Located on the Azuero Peninsula, it is located 3.5 ho
urs driving from Panama City on the Pan American Highway or a quick 35 minute flight to Chitre and then 15 minutes by car. Las Tablas has the feel of a small town with a central square. And also, there is a branch of the University of Panama and a modern hospital in the area as well (currently there is also a larger mega hospital under construction less than 15min's from Sombritas). The communication infrastructure is state of the art, and the town, city, province, and region is known for its safe and friendly reputation, with ultra low crime rate and encouraging police and safety presence. Las Tablas is most popular for its many cultural celebrations and carnivals. It is in the heart of the folklore region of the country, where traditions are kept alive, friendly people gather, great weather is prominent and the Spanish culture is very prevalent. It is also the economic center for this agricultural region where residents from the neighboring districts and small towns go to do business or go shopping. In the town, you will find a variety of banks, supermarkets, hardware stores, clinics, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, internet, laundromats and many other services. The last census in 2000 reported approximately 25,000 residents in the Las Tablas area. The town is located a few kilometers from various Pacific Ocean beaches, which combined with the exceptional weather makes for a beach lovers paradise. It is also located about 35 minutes from Cerro Canajagua, which has an elevation of 2700 feet above sea level and a very nice cool climate. Canajagua and Nuario mountain areas are being discovered as one of the hidden jewels of the Azuero peninsula due to its climate, accessibility, and incredible views of the Pacific and the peninsula. You don't move to the little beach town of Las Tablas on the eastern coast of Panama's Azuero Peninsula to enjoy the trappings of luxury. You come to Las Tablas to relax, to slow down, and to plug into a simpler way of living. But to really enjoy what Las Tablas can mean for you and your special private group, COME AND VISIT SOMBRITAS!
