Encebollado – a fish stew from Ecuador, regarded as a national dish. What is the most popular dish in Ecuador? Encebollado is the national dish of Ecuador, a fish soup that is characterized by a large amount of onions. Very useful in curing hangovers, the dish is made with fresh tuna meat, cassava root, tomatoes, […]

In American English, “chili” is the most common spelling for the spicy peppers as well as the stew and hotdog topping. In British English the preferred spelling is “chilli.” In Spanish speaking countries and regions of the US, “chile” is the most common variant. What does Chile mean mean? Whew Chile is defined as a […]

It gained full independence as a separate country in 1830. During the 19th century, Venezuela suffered political turmoil and autocracy, remaining dominated by regional caudillos (military strongmen) until the mid-20th century. Since 1958, the country has had a series of democratic governments. What type of government is Venezuela under? Venezuela is a federal presidential republic. […]

Families often sacrifice much to provide their children with a good education, and in turn, children usually care for their parents as they age. Extended families regularly visit each other and celebrate major occasions such as a wedding or birthday as well as major holidays such as Christmas and New Year. What are some of […]

Chile is amongst the safest countries on Earth Chile is a very safe destination for travelers in South America. According to the Global Peace Index (updated every year), Chile currently ranks as the 27th safest country on the planet. It is usually considered the safest country in South America, together with Uruguay. Is Chile safe […]

90 days. How long can I stay in Chile as a tourist? The normal allowed period is 90 days from the date of entry into the country. However, the immigration or police departments may exceptionally limit the stay of the tourist for a shorter period. How do people stay in Chile longer than 90 days? […]

Religion is a very important aspect to the people of Ecuador. For centuries, Ecuador has been overwhelmingly Roman Catholic, although Protestantism and unbelief have grown in recent past with the larger percentage being Roman Catholic after having been colonized by the Spanish. Why is religion important throughout the world? Religions have been a basic factor […]

16 hours, 54 minutes From: City: round-trip one-way Check-in: Check-out: Get: vacation flight hotel SEARCH Can you drive to Peru from Florida? Florida is located around 1715 KM away from Peru so if you travel at the consistent speed of 50 KM per hour you can reach Peru in 34.3 hours. Can you drive to […]

About Guatemala Guatemala is a country in Central America south of Mexico that borders the Pacific Ocean and has a short coastline on the Gulf of Honduras in the Caribbean Sea. It is also bordered by Belize, El Salvador and Honduras. What country shares border with Mexico Guatemala and Honduras? BelizeAbout Belize Belize is a […]

Typical phrases that accompany greetings include, “Buenos días” (“Good morning”), “Buenas tardes” (Good afternoon”) and “Buenas noches” (“Good evening”). How do they say hello in Peru? holaWhen greeting someone they know very well, it is common for Peruvians to simply use a quick buenas in passing or the standard hola, meaning “hello.” These greetings are […]

Peru’s coast is a bleak, often rocky, and mountainous desert that runs from Chile to Ecuador, punctuated by fifty-two small rivers that descend through steep, arid mountains and empty into the Pacific. Is the coast of Peru dry? The Peruvian coast is the northern most region that desert coastal land due to this delivery of […]

In Ecuador, you could build a residential structure for as low as US$ 100 per square foot, which includes the land, the design, raw materials and labor costs. The building permits and legal fees cost extra. Can foreigners own property in Ecuador? There are no restrictions on foreigners buying property in Ecuador. Most foreign buyers […]

Bolivian nationality may be acquired by foreigners in one of the following contexts- continued uninterrupted residence in Bolivian territory for more than 3 years; having a child or children born in Bolivian territory; marriage to a Bolivian citizen; having performed military service and having had a minimum residence How do you get Bolivia’s nationality? Bolivian […]

Americas Age gap Country De jure School leaving age -2 Brazil 17 Canada 16 or 18, varies by jurisdiction -3 Chile 18 What age does school end in Brazil? School is free and compulsory for students at the primary (ages 7–14) and secondary (ages 15–17) levels, but roughly three-fifths of Brazilians have only four years […]

It was conquered by the Spanish Empire in the 16th century, which established a Viceroyalty with jurisdiction over most of its South American domains. The nation declared independence from Spain in 1821, but consolidated only after the Battle of Ayacucho three years later. What group ruled Peru before the Spanish arrived? Inca Empire (1200 – […]