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What is the cost of living in Ecuador compared to the US?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Definitions STAT Ecuador Real estate prices > Rent index 14.16 Ranked 102nd. Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre $628.41 Ranked 114th. Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar $25,000.00 Ranked 59th. 25% more than United States Is Ecuador an expensive place to live? […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is there hunting in Colombia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Colombia has banned recreational trophy hunting, citing the protection of animals and the environment as its main reasons.According to the court, recreational trophy hunting is unconstitutional; it causes species numbers to decline and it’s harmful to the environment. Is there hunting in South America? Hunting in South America South America is the world’s most popular […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Can you bring tea bags into Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Travelers are permitted to bring without restriction any quantity of products composed solely of tea leaves (Camellia sinensis: includes black tea, green tea, oolong, dark tea, white tea, yellow tea). As with all agricultural products, you must declare the product at entry. What can I not bring into Costa Rica? Please be aware you may […]

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What does Central America connect North America to?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

listen)) is a region of the Americas. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, Colombia to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. What is Central America connected to? Central America is the southernmost region of North America. It lies between Mexico and South America, and […]

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Do you pay taxes in Panama?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Panama’s tax system is based on a territorial concept of income. Citizens and residents are taxed on income earned from Panamanian sources. Non-residents are taxed only on income from Panamanian sources, and the tax on any type of income paid to a non-resident must be withheld by the payer. Do you have to pay taxes […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Tamarindo Costa Rica safe?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tamarindo is quite safe as long as you use good travel sense. After all, leaving your valuables unattended on the beach isn’t a good idea anywhere. Out of all of the travel destinations in Costa Rica, Tamarindo is one of the safest. Is Tamarindo Costa Rica a good place to live? Tamarindo is a good […]

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Do US citizen need visa for Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

To enter Bolivia as tourists, U.S. citizens require entry visas. The Consular Section of the Embassy or the Consulates of Bolivia and exceptionally the Directorate General of Immigration through its land border posts and airport immigration control will issue tourist visas to all United States citizens. Are Americans allowed into Bolivia? Entry and Exit Requirements: […]

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What US company owned land in Guatemala how much what else did they control?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Expropriation of United Fruit United Fruit owned 550,000 acres (2,200 km2) in Guatemala, 42% of the nation’s (arable) land. The company was compensated with $627,572 in bonds for the expropriation of their holdings, the amount United Fruit had claimed the land was worth for tax purposes. Which company owned most the land in Guatemala? Once […]

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How did the Guatemalan civil war impact the Mayans?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Guatemala’s civil war devastated the country’s indigenous Maya communities.A report by a United Nations-backed truth commission after the 36-year civil war formally ended in 1996 found that security forces had inflicted “multiple acts of savagery” and genocide against Maya communities. What were the effects of the Guatemalan genocide? Tens of thousands of people were killed […]

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Is Roatan Honduras a Third World country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Roatan is in a third world country, and as such, it is not unusual to find cattle, horses, erratic taxi drivers, large trucks, and other unsafe motorists. Is Honduras considered a Third World country? “Third World” lost its political root and came to refer to economically poor and non-industrialized countries, as well as newly industrialized […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why would the Spanish have preferred a capital at Lima?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Although the name never stuck, Lima soon became the capital of the new Viceroyalty of Peru, chosen over the old Inca capital of Cuzco to the southeast because the coastal location facilitated communication with Spain. Why was Lima chosen as the capital of Peru? Lima was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, who […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Lima, Peru

Is Guayaquil or Quito better?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Guayaquil is very pleasant, although a little dangerous. It is a coastal/port city and popular among visitors. Definitely worth a visit if you’ve been to Quito, but if I had to choose as an either/or I would definitely say Quito. 4. Is it worth visiting Guayaquil? Is Guayaquil worth visiting?Guayaquil is most definitely worth visiting […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Quito

Does Ecuador have any mountains?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Blending lush tropical rainforests and snow-capped mountains, Ecuador is a fantastically diverse and vibrant country located along the Equator in the northwestern part of South America. The country is home to 1,289 named mountains, the highest and most prominent of which is Chimborazo (6,268m/20,564ft). Are there any mountain ranges in Ecuador? The Andes run down […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Can a single man adopt from Colombia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Are we eligible to adopt from Colombia? Couples as well as single men and women are eligible to adopt from Colombia. Applicants must be at least 25 years of age and have between a 15 and 45-year age difference with the child they wish to adopt. Can a male adopt alone? A person can adopt […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What vegetation regions are in Nicaragua?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Ecological Regions Of Nicaragua Ecological Regions of Nicaragua Biome Central American dry forests Tropical and Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests Central American montane forests Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests Central American pine-oak forests Tropical and Subtropical Coniferous Forests What kind of vegetation does Nicaragua have? Nicaragua’s forests contain valuable cedar, mahogany, and pine timber as […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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