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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..

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 ..

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 ..