ANTON DISTRICT origin of the name Antón Martín, a shipbuilding
pilot of the of Don Gaspar Espinoza, when in its first trip, 1615,
visited the interior of the Isthmus in order to explore the mouth
of the river had on the verge of perishing drowned in its waters.
Since then it is known him this like Anton River.
Anton is a calm place, of amiable people and friendly smiles.
Cradle of folkloricas traditions like the tamborito, set of rates
vernaculars that between verse and drum emphasizes happiness
of a town.
Anton has all facilities like a commercial center, restaurants,
hotels, bank, post office, a public market, route of rural
taxi - urban, schools.
Anton is The Home of the miraculous Christ de Esquipulas, whose
festivity is the 15 of January which attracts great amount of
devotee of all parts of the country, in search of a miracle or
been thankful by the received favors, crosses in procession
the streets of the town of Anton.
Anton, a corner of Panama of hopes to you yesterday, today
and always with the open arms.