Santiago de Veraguas is the capital of the Panamanian province Veraguas. Santiago is located in southern Veraguas near the provincial border with Herrera. The city has approximately 60,059 people according to the Panama 1990 Census. Santiago is one of the oldest settlements in Panama. The population as of December 2008 is estimated to be 75,000 and growing. Santiago is a friendly, safe city with nice people and the service center of the western Azuero Peninsula. Santiago is known in Panama for its "Escuela Normal", Panama´s only university for elementary and secondary school teachers.

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Just a few minutes out of Santiago you can discover the magic of Hotel Vistalago Ecoresort , a new four star class hotel and restaurant, located in the placid countryside along the Panamerican Highway at km 258. You will breathe the atmosphere and enjoy the privacy of a unique place, relaxing yourself along the shores of a charming lake or in the superb swimming pool fit for children and adults as well. You will reward your taste at the gourmet restaurant with homemade meals and pastries from italian and international cooking (http://www.hotelvistalago.net)[1]

Coordinates: 8°6′N 80°58′W / 8.1°N 80.967°W / 8.1; -80.967

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