Herrera Province is a small
province located on what is called the Azuero Peninsula. It is bordered by
Cocle, Los Santos and Veraguas, and touches on the Pacific Ocean. Herrera is
mainly agricultural, with interesting tourist attractions. The interior of the province
is mostly farmland, cattle pasture, and towns. The province of Herrera ranks
third in the production of sugarcane in Panama. Panama's most famous alcoholic
drink, "seco" is made from sugarcane and is also produced in Herrera.
The capital of Herrera is Chitre, which is located
near the coast. Other important cities in Herrera are Parita, Ocu, Las Minas,
Los Pozos and Santa Maria. The province is famous for its festivities during
Carnival, especially in Chitre, Parita and Ocu. Chitre's carnival is one of the
most popular in Panama, but those in Ocu have risen in prominence in recent
years.
The artisans of Herrera are particularly known for
their clay pottery, which can be bought along the roads and streets of Chitre.
There are many examples of Spanish colonial architecture in Chitre, including
The Cathedral of San Juan Bautista and the Herrera Museum. The Sarigua National
Park , which is a unique desert like region, is also located in the province of
Herrera. The Museum of Colonial Religious Art of the Church of Santo Domingo of
Parita is a museum located in the town of Parita.
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