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CEPF is no longer active in this region. Spanning most of Central America, the Mesoamerica biodiversity hotspot encompasses all subtropical and tropical ecosystems from central Mexico to the Panama Canal. This includes all of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, as well as a third of Mexico and nearly two-thirds of Panama. The hotspot harbors the highest montane forests of Central America, with the most extensive and best-protected cloud forests.
A Ceiba tree grows in wet evergreen and dry semi-deciduous tropical forests and can usually be found in Mexico, Central America, and West Africa. The Ceiba tree played a significant role in ancient Mayan history as it was believed to have stood at the center of the earth. It was most likely the Ceiba pentandraâs distinctive distinguishing attributes that rendered it a holy gathering place for the ancient Maya of Central America.