Multinational Businesses Moving To Panama

The Panama economy is booming big time, with the government reporting rates of around 8.5 per cent growth in the economy each year. When there is such strong economic expansion happening, it comes as no surprise that there are more and more multinational companies that are moving there and opening up offices and trade in the country.

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Fun Facts About Common Black Hawks

Common Black Hawks are successful predatory birds. It has very broad wings, and is mainly black or dark gray. The short tail is black with a single broad white band and a white tip. The bill is black and the legs and cere are yellow.

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Fun Facts About Cattle Egrets

The Cattle Egret is a cosmopolitan species of heron. The non-breeding adult has mainly white feathers, a yellow bill and grayish-yellow legs. These guys are found all over Central America and in Costa Rica they can be found in the Manuel Antonio National Park. During the breeding season, adults of the western subspecies develop orange-buff plumes on the back, breast and crown.

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Fun Facts About Brown Basilisk

They are native to Panama, Belize, and northwestern Colombia and Costa Rica. In Guatemala, this species is widespread, found practically anywhere where there is a water source. This species can be found in tropical and subtropical wet, moist, and dry forests. Basilisks are lizards that have large hind feet with flaps of skin between each toe. This allows them to move quickly across the water and gives them the appearance of “walking on water”. Because of that they were given the nickname “Jesus Lizard”.

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Fun Facts About The Brown Four-eyed Opossum

These guys also get their name from its brownish to yellowish fur color and the creamy white spot that they have above each eye. Brown Four eyed Opossums are tiny marsupials with huge eyes that look a lot like big rats. They can be found in all forested habitats of Costa Rica but especially in the South Pacific Region. Their range extends to all Central America and the Northern Region of South America.

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Animal Facts – Spectacled Caiman

It is a crocodilian reptile. The species’ common name comes from a bony ridge between the eyes. It gives the appearance of a pair of spectacles. Al though they are one of the smallest crocodilian species these guys are fierce predators. It lives in a range of lowland wetland and riverside habitat and can tolerate salt water as well as fresh. In Guatemala it can be found in the northern department of Petn. It can be found in much of Central and South America.

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Fun Facts About White Lipped Peccary

White lipped Peccaries are the big and aggressive brothers of the collared peccary. They have even killed jaguars when trying to defend themselves. That is why white lipped peccaries are considered as the most dangerous peccary. They live in Central and South America. This species typically prefers dense, humid tropical forest, usually with primary growth, although their habitat also includes dry savannas and tropical dry forests.

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Extreme Costa Rica Zip Line Tours

Costa Rica has become increasingly popular as a vacation destination. Also on the rise in the activities list is canopy tours. With many choices available to choose from it’s a thrill for both young and old. If you go home without trying your hand at zip lining, you will surely regret it.

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Important Facts For Your Costa Rica Vacation

Costa Rica is becoming an increasingly popular vacation destination. With that fact, we felt like it was important to share information that could be important to you for your next Costa Rica vacation. Keep in mind that laws and other things change over time so it’s best to do your research.

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Buying Mountain Properties In Costa Rica

A popular place for owning properties, especially for resorts, is the mountain properties in Costa Rica. The pleasant climate is one of the main reasons why people are investing in properties to convert them into holiday homes and resorts in this country. The scenic beauty and the coastal beaches add to the popularity of this country which is made up of several islands in the Caribbean Sea and also lie in the Pacific Ocean area.

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