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Can you surf year round in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Pacific Ocean Costa Rica’s Pacific shores rely on the dependable, year-round, long distance, SW swells from the South Pacific, where low pressure systems just to the east of New Zealand seem to produce the most epic waves, despite a journey of up to 12,000km. What is the best time of year to surf in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Colombia richer than Nigeria?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Nigeria with a GDP of $397.3B ranked the 32nd largest economy in the world, while Colombia ranked 39th with $331B.Gross Domestic Product & Income. Stat Colombia Nigeria Population 49.1M 190.9M GDP per capita $6.7k $2k GDP per capita growth 1.02% -0.67% Is Colombia the richest country? Here are the 10 richest countries in South America: […]

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Why is Chile a developed country?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Since its free‐​market reforms began in 1975, Chile has quadrupled its income per capita, making it the most prosperous country in Latin America. Chile’s improvement on the whole range of indicators of well-being—e.g., maternal mortality, access to proper sanitation, etc. Why is Chile considered developed? A small elite society controls most of the land, economy, […]

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What are typical Colombian dishes?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

10 Traditional Dishes to Try When Visiting Colombia (2019 Update) Arepa. Let’s jump straight to the point — there is nothing more Colombian than the arepa. Bandeja Paisa. Colombia’s national dish, without a doubt, is the bandeja paisa. Sancocho. Empanadas. Menú del Día. Buñuelos. Mondongo Soup. Lechona. What is a traditional Colombian dish? Bandeja Paisa […]

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Who were the earliest inhabitants of Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Chileans are ethnically a mixture of Europeans and Indians. The first miscegenation occurred during the 16th and 17th centuries between the indigenous tribes, including the Atacameños, Diaguitas, Picunches, Araucanians (Mapuches), Huilliches, Pehuenches, and Cuncos, and the conquistadores from Spain. Who were the first inhabitants of Chile? The Mapuche were the original inhabitants of central […]

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What famous dances are in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Traditional Brazilian: Brazil is a land of many popular dances that contain the elements of African, Portuguese and European dance forms. Samba, Carimbo, Capoeira, Forro, Coco, Cacuria, Jongo,Lundu and others are some of the famous dances of Brazil. What is the most famous dance? The Tango. The tango remains one of the most famous, most […]

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What time of year is best to visit Colombia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The best time to go to Colombia is in December to March, when the Andes are drier. September to October are the wettest months, but it’s all relative – the rainforest can be wet all year round, and the coast is seriously hot. Read on to find out about our top Colombia activities and tips […]

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Where are the monkeys in Arenal Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Mantled Howler monkey is most commonly found in Costa Rica in Arenal Volcano National Park, Barra Honda National Park, and Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge but they really can be found throughout the country. These monkeys are large with mostly black fur, and tails that are longer than their bodies. Where are the monkeys in […]

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Can I own a shotgun in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Costa Rica Gun Laws: Only citizens and permanent residents of Costa Rica are allowed to possess firearms: handguns (up to three), rifles (up to three for sporting use; hunting is illegal in Costa Rica), and semi-automatic weapons between the calibers of 5.6 to 18.5 millimeters. Can I bring my firearm to Costa Rica? The admission […]

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Where is the richest city in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

city of São Paulo. The Brazilian market is still under-explored as 67% of its luxury market is concentrated in the city of São Paulo, which is the richest city in South America and worth comparing with New York and London, the main global centres of luxury. Which city is the richest city in Brazil? São […]

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What is the most important holiday in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

February – Fiesta de la Candelaria The Fiesta de la Candelaria is not only the largest and most famous festival in Peru, but also one of the largest in South America as a whole, in fact, throughout the continent, it’s only dwarfed by the world-famous Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and the Carnaval de Ouro […]

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Is Argentina won FIFA World Cup?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Argentina is one of the most successful national football teams in the world, having won two World Cups in 1978 and 1986. Argentina has been runners up three times: in 1930, 1990 and 2014. Did Argentina win a FIFA World Cup? Argentina at the FIFA World Cup The team has won two world titles in […]

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Why did Germans go to Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Most of the Nazis who went to Argentina looked to remain low key, fearing repercussions if they were too vocal or visible from hunters. dedicated to tracking down war criminals. Many high profile figures in Hitler’s regime were among those who entered Argentina. What percentage of Argentina is German? Argentina: Those of German ancestry constitute […]

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What is Lima in open heart surgery?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Heart Bypass Vessel The most well known bypass is called the LIMA to LAD. LIMA stands for left internal mammary artery and is an artery that runs from the left collarbone area down the chest wall. How long does a LIMA graft last? As per several studies, if a patient undergoes Bypass Surgery using […]

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

Will Austin surpass San Jose?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Instead of topping 1 million, as many expected, the city of Austin grew by just under 172,000 residents from 2010-2020 to reach 961,855 residents in 2020, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.Austin failed to surpass San Jose, California to become the nation’s 10th largest city and remains in the No. Is Austin […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Costa Rica, San Jose

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