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Butterflies are among the most fascinating and beautiful animals; even people who care not for insects in general usually have an affection for these winged wonders. They live nearly everywhere – from gardens and forests and mountains to acid bogs and frozen arctic tundra. I present you some of the most amazing butterflies in the world.

Butterfly 88
Scientist name: Diaethria species. This is one of most exotic butterflies that are considered natural treasures of the sub-tropical Amazon rainforest. The Diaethria species are known as the 88 butterfly because many have the number 88 on their underside wings. A member of the Callicorini family, the Diaethria genus is the third most diverse genus.

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Hacienda del Mar is a boutique eco-resort located in San Jose Island, in the middle of the Gulf of Panama. Consists of 14 cabanas, each with its own balcony and panoramic views to the beach, this is an ideal destination for your unforgettable romantic vacation.

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Coral Lodge is an eco-sensitive resort situated on an isolated part of the Caribbean coast just north of Kuna Yala, Panama. This exclusive eco-lodge consists of six stylish thatched-roof bungalows set over the water. The spacious air-conditioned bungalows offer a relaxed, secluded atmosphere and this is the perfect spot for your romantic vacation.

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The Chiriquí Archipelago is a marine national park that extends over 14,740 hectares. It consists of over 100 islands, most of which are forested and home to a huge variety of wildlife. Boca Brava Island is lovely, idyllic island, with sandy beaches and clear waters, lots of coconut palms and excellent opportunities for snorkeling.

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Isla Grande is where Panamanians escape for the weekend to get rid of the city system. You jump in a car or bus, and in two hours you swap Panama City for snorkelling in the Caribbean, on the maze of coral reefs that mark the edge of the Portobelo National Park. Photo by: ursucookie

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The Pitcairn Islands are group of four separate volcanic islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. Farther from any continent than any other inhabited island the group is consists of: Pitcairn (main island), Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands. Became the first British Pacific island colony in 1838, it is most isolated British dependency with a sovereign jurisdiction. It’s also the tiniest one on earth, with only 48 residents from 9 original families. It is an extremely isolated – roughly 2170km of Tahiti, just over 6600km from Panama and are accessible only via a 30 hour boat ride from Mangareva Island.

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The Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica and Panama merges in a seamless sequence of barely-explored mountains and rivers, dense forests opening onto turquoise waters and pristine white beaches. mysterious mangrove channels, coral gardens and exotically wildlife. This is the Oanamanian province of Bocas del Toro. Its capital, Bocas Town is on Colon, one of the 68 Bocas del Toro Islands. Photo by: sanberdoo

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Taboga island is established in 1524 as a deepwater harbour for Panama City visible at night 18km away on the horizon. Taboga was the very first Spanish port in the Pacific. As well as it passed the gold, pearls and treasures of the Incas, in transit to Madrid, while the trinkets to buy them.

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Boquete is a small town situated between the green mountains of Panama, about 60km from the border of Costa Rica. Boquete is also emerging as one of Central America’s latest eco-tourism destinations.

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Eighty percent of the exported bananas in the world are grown in Latin America (Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia). A local farmer has no other alternative than to sell for a price offered by the multinational company. When working conditions and ecology is in question, these companies (Dole Food, Chiquita,…) have nothing to do with it the plantations are not theirs, they are only buyers.

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