Festival del Toro Guapo in Antón

The 55th Festival Nacional del Toro Guapo runs from Thursday 10 December to Sunday 13 December 2026 on Avenida Central in Antón, Coclé. The organisers confirmed the dates after the festival, first set for 15 to 20 October, was suspended because of the earthquake of 9 October. An extraordinary assembly on 31 October supported going ahead, and the municipal council of Antón has backed this edition.

The festival began in 1964. Its central figure is a dancer who carries a frame in the shape of a bull, to the tambor of Antón. The cultural registry also describes the vaca encutarrá, the tuna de agua or mojadera, bull contests, the festival queens and a closing parade. This year’s daily timetable has not been published, and neither has a ticket price.

This edition has a collection point for dry food and personal-care items for families affected by the earthquake. The queens named for 2026 are Daniusha Tatiana De La Cruz and the children’s queen, Neily Maylin Campos Pérez.

Antón is the district town for El Chirú and Buenaventura. The road goes on to El Valle de Antón, which is about one hour by car from the apartment. A separate driving time from The Gliding Damselfly to the town is not given here.

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