Posts tagged Hidden Paradise
Why Invest in Real Estate in Panama
Oct 24th
No corporate or personal taxes and financial privacy? These words are music to the ears of investors wanting to purchase real estate in the Panama region. Panama is the ideal destination for investing and its proximity to Latin American markets makes it a perfect location for world business operations.
From a corporate investment perspective, Panama is a country in much better shape financially than its Central American neighbors to the north, or Colombia to the south. Because of its dollar based economy and stable political situation, sustained by the Panama Canal, Free Trade Zone and international banking, many Fortune 500 companies have relocated to the region. The Panama Canal’s operations in 2001, according to the Panama Canal Authority, generated $630.8 million in total revenues.
In addition to its superior location, Panama’s inflation rate is minimal. Its annual inflation rate has averaged 1.4% for the past 30 years, and during the 1990s, it barely exceeded 1% per year.
As an added bonus, Panama’s government offers a number of special programs to foreign investors. They give those who invest in the region attractive incentive packages so they may capitalize and experience a tremendous head start in the business world or corporate growth.
From a residential perspective, Panama is an investment paradise. Foreigners are able to purchase apartments under the same laws as Panamanian citizens, and they benefit from a property tax exoneration period. From its pristine white sand beaches and Hispanic colonial ruins, to its untouched primary rainforest and year-round tropical maritime climate; Panama City, Panama offers an ideal primary residential destination. Within an hour’s drive from Panama’s modern capital city, residents can explore and enjoy the nation’s hidden paradise. From its endless islands and inlets to its world-renowned tourist attractions, residents can benefit from the region’s healthy economy, cultural offerings and nature destinations.
Scuba Diving and Dive Shops in Nicaragua
Jan 20th
If you’re a scuba diver, then Nicaragua is a must stop in Central America!
There are so many incredibly idyllic places, both deep and shallow, that will leave even the most adventuresome and well-traveled divers in absolute awe.
Diving in Little Corn Island, Nicaragua
If you want to experience scuba diving in a place where the cruise ships and fishing boats haven’t set anchor on every reef , a place where the shoreline isn’t riddled with tourist and weekend pic-nic warriors, then Little Corn Island is the perfect place for you.
At less than 20 square kilometers in area, it’s still one of the largest islands in this hidden paradise.
The locals are descendants of British settlers and English is the main local language.
This gem is located just fifty miles off the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua; Little Corn Island is a step back to the good times of diving.
With an extremely rich and diverse marine life, it’s literary a slice of heaven for any sport diver.
We were in the water for just under an hour and we came across sea turtles, hammerheads, eagle rays, giant grouper and a bunch of other interesting creatures both big and small.
Eels lie in wait amongst the coral and sea sponges and the numerous caves that can be found here are teaming with over a 1,000 species of underwater life.
“Dive Little Corn” Scuba shop is the first thing you see when you get off the panga in Little Corn, it’s not the most professionally run businesses in all of Nicaragua, but it’s pretty par with what we’ve come to expect in such a remote location. I for one was glad to see it…
Their services include daily morning and afternoon dives for novice through advanced divers, night dives by appointment, hourly and all-day snorkel trips, PADI certification courses, and kayak rentals.
Most dives around the island are shallow, but there are a few deeper dives that are more than 100 feet. Little Corn’s reef system is unique not only for its healthy abundance of wildlife, but also for its coral formations.
If you come in a large group and not everyone is into diving, you could also try kayaking and canoeing.
Lake Nicaragua is one of the most pristine lakes for kayaking, it’s super calm almost every afternoon and the scenery is second to none.
Diving at Morgan’s Rock Nicaragua
Another famous place for divers is San Juan del Sur, at Morgan’s Rock.Although I haven’t had the chance to dive this location myself, I have heard nothing but good things about it.
Here, certified scuba divers will show you the magnificent underwater life. You will be amazed by the beauty of the plants and the animals that have made Morgan’s Rock their home.
Here are some of the best scuba diving centers in Nicaragua. These centers will assure you an adventure worth experiencing.
Oceanica Dive Center: This center is located in Las Cruces
Dive Nautilus: This center is located in Albuquerque
Dive Little Corn: This center is located in Albuquerque
Abucear: This center is located in San Juan del Sur
Pro Diver: This center is located in Las Cruces
Here’s a link to a site that rates dive shops all over the world and has a few more links and ratings to dive shops in Nicaragua:
Scuba Linx: http://www.scubalinx.com/central_america/nicaragua/nicaragua_dive_centers.html
