In
these pages, you will find that development is a reoccurring theme,
and for good reason. For one, EP Magazine has grown to over three times
the size as our first edition with over 20,000 copies distributed in Panama,
Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the United States.
Growth also brings to mind the region’s rising tourism and development,
which are two timely issues we keep a close eye on. Much of our content
deals with the socio-economic effects of tourism and development on
contemporary society in Central America. From the explosion of surf
culture to the anxiety experienced in small coastal towns because of
the oncoming waves of foreigners, construction, and the almighty dollar.
Society is reacting and evolving.
Stake your role in this exciting growth period by collaborating with
us and becoming part of the EP Network for Change. Contact us and let
us know how you would like to become involved.
People are relocating on a global scale. Baby-boomers and the young adventure
generation from developed nations are travelling, investing, and retiring
in Central America at an astonishing rate.
In Nicaragua for example, tourism is increasing at an average of 16%
per year creating annual revenue streams of approximately $186 million
dollars, or $3.5 million a week. With new financial sources comes a responsability
to insure that they be distributed in such a way that is beneficial to
the community as a whole.
Through our authoritative studies, articles, and essays, readers learn
about how sustainable models are proving pofitable and gain valuable
information about enlightened investment and relocation in Central
America.
Our experienced team of photographers and designers explore the most cutting-edge
approaches to covering fashion and beauty through stories that express
real life love, attitude, struggles, and joy.
This issue showcases
a day in the life of Maria Mercedes, an example of Central American
women rising in the ranks of power. Despite social and economic challenges,
Maria has acheived tremendous success and mobility, proving where you come
from does not determine how far you can go.
Readers gain new insights from our intelligent, out-of-the box interviews
with some of the world’s most interesting and popular leaders.
In this issue we were able to track down one of Central America’s
leading cultrual figures. Gabriel Traversari discusses the central
roll art has in creating our cultral identity. Living in Miami has
given him a unique perspective on what it means to have a sense
of place. This feeling of shared identity has motivated him to get
involved with foundations, as well as using commerical venues to
work for positive change in Central America.
