The black vulture, Coragyps atratus, seems to be very common here, they are everywhere from the seaside, to high in the mountains. First one I saw landed only a few yards from our cabin on top the mountain.
For those curious, the mountain cottage owned by a Canadian couple where we are staying. can be rented for $1000 per month, or $500 per week.
Gas is less than $3 per gal, we are renting a car and driving has been fine (outside of Panama City).
There are interesting contrasts that run from rural to very cosmopolitan, and the water is very drinkable, as is the beer.