ISAE UNIVERSITY

CLASS: ENGLISH III

TEACHER: IRVING HERNANDEZ
 
STUDENT: MERY OTHON
VIDEO: HISTORICAL PLACES OF THE PROVINCE OF
COCLE
 
INTRODUCCION:
150 KILOMETERS from the province of Panama stands
Penonomé, a city of tradition and legend, history and hospitable
people, with endless attractions to discover. Here we leave a list of
some of the sites and monuments that you must visit to say that
you have been in Penonomé:
 1. The park December 8

Do you want to see the people of Penonomé go by,

talk, laugh and play? Then do not forget to visit the
park on December 8. Beautiful and cozy, full of trees
and with a beautiful gazebo, it is the perfect place to
enjoy the breeze and the colors of summer afternoons.
Here you will see the statue of Simón Bolívar. As a
good colonial-style city, the park is surrounded by
important buildings such as the cathedral, the guard or
the government, which makes it a vital site for the city.
 2. Saint John the Baptist Cathedral

Built in the mid-16th century, this holy

building is the center of religious activities in
Penonomé. If you want to witness some of the
most deeply rooted religious traditions of
these lands, don't miss "la borriquita", a
performance held on Palm Sunday to
commemorate the triumphal entry of Jesus or
the festivities in honor of the Immaculate
Virgin Mary, patron saint of the place. held in
December.
 3. The monument that indicates the
geographical center of the Republic of
Panama

In Penonomé is the navel of Panama,

a must for lovers of curiosities and
geography, and is identified by a
monument located between the park
December 8 and the national police
 4. Las Mendozas River
This spa is known not only as a place of recreation,
but also for being the headquarters of the Penonomé
Aquatic Carnivals, unique in the country and which
consist of a parade of rafts built and decorated by the
different Penonomé troupes.
  
5. The Penonome Museum

If you want to learn about the history and

traditions of Penonome, there is no better
place than the Museo de Penonomé. Located
in the historic neighborhood of San Antonio,
this museum exhibits an important collection
of pre-Columbian art, religious art and
historical furniture.
 6. The Hermanos Arias Museum
Madrid
Two of the former presidents of the Republic of
Panama, Harmodio and Arnulfo Arias Madrid,
were born in Penonomé and for a few years they
have had a place dedicated not only to their life
and work, but also to the history that they had to
live and do, to culture and entertainment. An
excellent opportunity to learn and understand
more about the history of this country.
 7. The Public Market

If you want to buy fresh products, see the comings and goings
of people from the most remote places of the province to trade
their products or try countless tropical fruits, be sure to visit the
Penonomé Public Market. Oh, and if you come over on a
weekend, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a typical
breakfast: hojaldres, bistec encebollado, huevos… yummi.
 8. The Monument to the Mothers
This monument located on the central avenue, in front of
the Municipal Palace, was built to honor the mothers
from Penonomñas.
 9. Monument to Victoriano Lorenzo

Our indigenous leader Victoriano Lorenzo, born in the

Penonomeños fields, also has his space on the central avenue,
very close to the Monument to the Mothers. His fight against
injustice, his charisma and his leadership skills made him a
national hero who, of course, ended his days executed.
 10. Craft market

And if you want a souvenir of your visit to Penonomé, don't

forget to stop by the handicrafts market, where you will find
everything from fiber-woven objects such as baskets and straw
hats, to articles carved in soapstone, wood or clay, and of course
traditional desserts such as milk eggs, manjar or cocadas.
 11. Penonome wind farm

The construction of this park began in 2012 and has required an

investment of 564 million dollars to become a reality. With the
construction of the park, less dependence on fossil fuels is
achieved, reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide
and sulfur dioxide, thus minimizing environmental pollution.