Visitors and foreign tourists enjoyed the raft parade, which takes place at the Las Mendoza resort, located on the Zaratí River, in Penonomé, Coclé province. This parade is a unique tradition dating back to the 1970s. A unique event in Panama that highlights the traditions of this province. On each raft, there is a princess who performs a dance to the rhythm of comparsas, murgas, or the background music provided by guest artists. This year, the comparsas are represented by Carmen Rodríguez, queen of the Cumbia Coclesana Festival and representative of the comparsa 'Los Chucuchucos'. While Yuribeth Gallardo is the princess of the comparsa 'Fuerza Imperial'. Additionally, María del Pilar accompanies the 'Los Indios' comparsa this year, and Liz Moreno is the princess of 'Los Corsarios 2026'.
