Did you know…? Nicaragua has nine six-crater lakes, more than any country outside Africa. Unlike most Latin American countries, baseball is the most popular sport in Nicaragua. Out of the 88 modern constellations, 86 can be observed in Nicaragua. Does Nicaragua have a lot of lakes? The country boasts the two largest lakes in Central […]

Guatemala is now open for most international travel, following the entry protocols.All persons aged 10 or over arriving in Guatemala must present a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test, dated no more than 72 hours before the date of your arrival at a Guatemalan airport. Can I travel to Guatemala right now 2021? If you […]

Cost of living in Peru is 19% cheaper than in Ecuador. Is Ecuador cheaper than Peru? A week in Ecuador can cost you about $354 (per person), while a week in Peru may cost you around $313. These differences become even more noticable if you plan to spend a longer time in the country. 10 […]

Hispanic if you and/or your ancestry come from a country where they speak Spanish. Latino refers to geography. Specifically, to Latin America, to people from the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic), South America (Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, etc.) and Central America (Honduras, Costa Rica, etc.) Are Bolivians Hispanic? For example, the United States Census […]

Argentina education spending for 2017 was 13.26%, a 0.09% decline from 2016.Argentina Education Spending 1996-2021. Argentina Education Spending – Historical Data Year Education Spending (% of GDP) Annual Change 2017 13.26% -0.09% 2016 13.36% -0.61% 2015 13.96% 0.16% How much does Argentina invest in education? Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in Argentina […]

The legal drinking age is 18, though it’s sporadically enforced. Liquor, beer, and wine are sold in liquor stores called licoreras, and in most supermarkets and convenience stores. Electricity — The standard in Costa Rica is the same as in the United States and Canada: 110 volts AC (60 cycles). What age can you drink […]

Ecuadorians (Spanish: ecuatorianos) are the people of Ecuador. Why are Ecuadorians called monos? 11. Mono — Literally means “monkey,” but the slang refers to coastal Ecuadorians. This is sometimes used lovingly, for example, when a coastal girl is called by the nickname la mona or la monita. Other times it’s used not-so-lovingly by people from […]

Sho! This slang term is so slangy that is literally has no translation. In fact, it doesn’t really even mean anything for Guatemalans. Instead, this “sound” is used in extenuating circumstances when you need everyone’s attention, or are looking for silence. What are some Guatemalan slang words? These Guatemalan words and slang will not only […]

Argentina is also a nation of spectacular natural wonders. The glaciers and mountains of Patagonia are splendorous and the waterfalls in Iguazu are the biggest and most beautiful in the world.Argentine Tango, the dance that is sweeping the world, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. What makes Argentina unique from other countries? Argentina has an […]

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed Brazil to an unprecedented health, social and economic challenge, leading to a 4.1 percent GDP decline in 2020, followed by a rebound in 2021. Is Brazil’s GDP high or low? GDP in Brazil averaged 712.28 USD Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2616.20 USD Billion in […]

What are the major holidays in Brazil? New Years Day. Easter. Tiradentes. Labor Day. Independence Day. Our Lady of Aparecida Day. All Souls’ Day. Republic Day. What are Brazil’s holidays and traditions? BRAZIL’S HOLIDAY CALENDAR New Year (January 1) Carnival (Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday) Good Friday & Easter Sunday (March or April) Tiradentes […]

In Brazil, the celebration of Halloween is very recent and comes from the influence of American culture. It can be seen mainly in occasional costume parties, usually promoted by Language schools, but there is no tradition of trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins or related activities popular in other countries. Which country banned Halloween? In 2014, the town […]

Colombia offers a geographically preferred location as the trade-hub to the Andean Region and as a bridge between Central and South America. The country’s location allows strategically access to the entire Latin American as well as the Caribbean market. Is Columbia in a free trade zone? BENEFITS. Colombia has a competitive free trade zone regime […]

Brazil has a large global network of diplomatic missions, and maintains diplomatic relations with every United Nations member state, in addition to UN observer states Palestine and the Holy See, as well as the Cook Islands and Niue. As of 2019, Brazil’s diplomatic network consisted of 194 overseas posts. Is Brazil an allied country? On […]