of indigenous Guatemalans live in poverty. of poor kids never graduate from high school.Teachers in rural schools often lack the formal training and resources—like books and computers—they need to facilitate learning. As a result, educational attainment is low, and illiteracy and dropout rates are high. How does poverty affect a students education? The Effects of […]
What documents are needed to visit Peru?
A passport valid for six months is required to enter Peru. Tourists must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. Travelers to Peru will receive a card from Peruvian Immigration upon arrival stating the length of approved stay (usually 90 days). Extensions are not available, and overstays will result in fines. Do I need […]
What is All Saints Day in Peru?
On November 1 and 2, All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos Vivos) and All Souls’ Day (Day of the Dead – Día de los Difuntos), Peruvians celebrate the Living and the Dead with a mixture of ancient indigenous traditions and Christians elements brought to Peru by the Spanish conquerors. How do they celebrate […]
What makes Lima special?
Lima has become the unofficial gastronomical capital of South America.Lima is also the only city to have two restaurants ranking in the top 10 of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Central and Maido. Why is Lima unique? The city is part of an elaborate ecosystem that includes the Chillón, Lurín and Rímac Rivers. The city […]
What is Brazil’s most important holiday?
Carnival. Undoubtedly the largest festival in Brazil, carnival is known worldwide for its non-stop one week of partying. What is Brazil’s biggest holiday? CarnivalCarnival is a six day festival which starts on the Friday afternoon before Ash Wednesday. The dates are different each year but it always falls in February or March. It is the […]
What did the Decree 900 that Arbenz got passed by Guatemalan Congress do?
The law was introduced by President Jacobo Árbenz Guzmán and passed by the Guatemalan Congress. It redistributed unused land greater than 224 acres (0.91 km2) in area to local peasants, compensating landowners with government bonds. What happened to Arbenz? On June 27, 1954, democratically elected Guatemalan president Jacobo Árbenz Guzmán was deposed in a CIA-sponsored […]
Can you eat llama in Peru?
In the Andean plateau, llama meat is usually preserved by drying it in the sun. To this day it is an important source of protein. You should also try it with olluco (a root vegetable), as charqui (jerky), or with rice, a nourishing daily classic. Can you eat alpaca in Peru? In Peru, alpaca meat […]
What is a unique Semana Santa tradition in Guatemala?
Guatemalans hang curtains, cloth bows, and paper decorations of purple, red, lilac and yellow in doorways and windows to signify the suffering and royalty of Jesus. The procession on Palm Sunday includes andas (“floats”) displaying scenes of the figures of Christ and the Holy Virgin of Sorrow. What is unique about Semana Santa? Of all […]
What type of dance do they do in Uruguay?
performance in Uruguay The candombe is a folk dance performed at Carnival mainly by Uruguayans of African ancestry. The guitar is the preferred musical instrument; and, in a popular contest called the payada, two singers, each with a guitar, take turns improvising verses to the same tune. Is tango from Uruguay? Tango is originally ‘made […]
What month does it rain the most in Costa Rica?
The Pacific slope rainy season in Costa Rica is from May to mid-December with a dramatic peak in precipitation September into November. There’s nearly no rainfall in the dry season between January and April. What is the wettest month in Costa Rica? September and October are Costa Rica’s rainiest months, with rainfall lasting nearly all […]
How do you say peach in Argentina?
Examples: Peach: known in many Spanish-speaking countries as melocotón; in Argentina (and Mexico), durazno. How do you say pineapple in Argentina? Piña (pineapple) becomes ananá, aguacate (avocado) is palta and melocotón (peach) is durazno. How do you say Bacon in Argentina? Words for Food in Argentina In each country I have noticed small differences but […]
What do people in Peru do in their free time?
In Peru, there are many leisure activities. Leisure activities including sport such as soccer, volleyball, bull fighting, cockfighting, racing, tennis and basketball and more. Peruvians also enjoy dancing, trekking, mountain climbing, hiking, cooking, yoga etc. What do the people of Peru do for fun? Peruvian teenagers enjoy hanging out at cafes and playing soccer. Since […]
When did the Creole came to Belize?
Its origins date back to the late 1700s and early 1800s… The Creole (or “Kriol”) culture remains a staple culture of Belize. Its origins date back to the late 1700s and early 1800s, when the then British Settlers and the African slaves gave birth to the “Creole” population. How did the creole come to Belize? […]
How much is the dollar blue in Argentina?
The amount of pesos you get at the blue dollar rate is higher than the official rate offered at the banks and Bureau de Change offices. For example, the blue dollar exchange rate today (27th March 2020), is ARG $78.50 for US $1. The official rate is ARG $61.44 for US $1. How much is […]
Where can I find girls in San Jose Costa Rica?
One of the best places to try and hook up with San Jose girls would be on La Calle Armargura in San Pedro. This is near the Univeristy of Costa Rica so lots of college girls party here each night.Meet San Jose Girls During The Day Mall San Pedro. City Mall. Avenida Escazú Plazavenida. Plaza […]