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 few 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.
