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There's a lot going on in Panama these days that have nothing to do with the iconic Panama Canal. What is it? It's entrepreneurship going to new levels with Panama's relax atmosphere for business development and expansion.

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An amazing combination of beautiful, European-styled colonial buildings, quiet, laid-back villages, expansive coffee and cocoa plantations, pristine beaches, mountain and seaside resorts, this southernmost Central American nation beckons to visitors and potential investors alike.

With the Caribbean Sea on one side of its isthmus and the Pacific Ocean on its other side, Panama remains as one of the most legendary and traveled trans-oceanic crossways of the world.

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Sight of the popular TV hit series, "Survivor," Las Perlas has several resorts and an airstrip along with private yachting docks. 4. Baru Volcano:

As one of the highest points in Panama, the Volcan Baru is a virtual paradise for those looking for hiking and mountaineering adventures. Other Panamanian Attractions:

Coral reefs wonders in the Gulf of Chiriqui, strolling through the Boquete or the Valley of Flowers, rafting through the White Water River in Chirique Viejo or just making the rounds of Panama City's famous hot spots, cultural activities and evening entertainments, are just some of the many diverse forms of attractions offered to visitors and potential residents to Panama.

Fertile Land For Future Investments:

Panama, with its many natural attractions, offers much to entrepreneurs such as native Venezuelan, Adrian Jose Velásquez Figueroa. Serving as a treasurer, director and corporate president of five Panamanian companies, Mr. Velásquez is also a prominent person in Panama's business community. He is also an outstanding mentor in all things business-oriented. Helping businesses grow, improving economic conditions and helping businesses prosper is his passion and his vision for today's Panama going into the

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