Peru’s official non-working public holidays include internationally celebrated days such as New Year, Easter and Christmas, church festivals in honor of Christian saints such as All Saints Day or Saint Rose Day, a day honoring the brave men of Peru’s military that fought in the Battle of Angamos (War of the Pacific in What are […]

As in many countries, Ecuador has a comprehensive national health system. Free medical care (with an extensive system of hospitals and regional health clinics) is available to all residents regardless of income and without buying any type of medical insurance. How is the healthcare system in Ecuador? Ecuadorians are provided services with low costs and […]

Ecuador’s economy is based on the export of oil, bananas, shrimp, gold, other primary agricultural products and money transfers from Ecuadorian emigrants employed abroad.The total trade amounted to 98% of the Ecuador’s GDP in 2017. The country is substantially dependent on its petroleum resources. Is Ecuador’s economy good? Ecuador’s economic freedom score is 52.4, making […]

The Colombian education system is made up of: early childhood education, preschool education, basic education (five grades of primary and four grades of secondary), high school education (two grades and ends with the bachelor’s degree), and higher education. Is education in Colombia good? The OECD PISA study, a standardized test of secondary students in which […]

September Weather in La Paz Bolivia. Daily high temperatures are around 58°F, rarely falling below 52°F or exceeding 63°F. Daily low temperatures increase by 4°F, from 32°F to 35°F, rarely falling below 27°F or exceeding 39°F. Is September a good time to visit Bolivia? September is a really good time to go as there’s hardly […]

OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM. Overall, Peru is somewhat safe to visit, though it has many dangers and is ridden with crime. You should be aware that tourist hotspots and public transportation are places where most thefts and pickpocketing occur, and that violent crime exists on the streets, too. Is Peru a friendly country? The South […]

Chileans are genetically and culturally less indigenous than neighboring Andean nations to the north, being similar to Argentinians in most respects. Chileans have gained more economic prosperity than most any other country in Latin America due to their industrious culture and resource-rich land and sea. What is Chile human characteristics? Hernán Godoy describes the psychological […]

Visas for Bolivia A temporary stay visa can be acquired with a valid passport, special purpose visa, work contract, criminal record certificate, proof of address, application for temporary residence and letter to the under-secretary of Migration. How long can a US citizen stay in Bolivia? 90 dayUS tourists may extend their 30 day stay up […]

This can be extended with a visit to migrations, with a limit of 183 days in total from when you first entered the country. This 183 days is valid for 1 calendar year and cannot be extended after this time. If you overstay your visa you will be required to pay a fine of $1.50 […]

If you want to make a gift to a Brazilian, always avoid purple, whether it’s a tie, a scarf, or a flower, because purple is the color of mourning, along with black. Flowers such as orchids are widely appreciated. If you receive a gift, open it as soon as possible to express your gratitude. What […]

Perhaps one of the most popular and iconic locally-made drinks in Belize is rum. Made from the abundant sugar cane crop that still plays an important role in the domestic economy, rum is a distilled spirit that pairs excellently with fresh, locally-grown fruits to create unforgettable cocktails or can be consumed neat. Is Belize known […]

Definitions STAT AMOUNT RANK Christians 14.1 million 7th out of 10 Percent Christian 99% 3rd out of 10 Percentage Muslim 0.0 167th out of 167 Jehovahs Witnesses 52,490 29th out of 177 What is the major religion in Ecuador? Roman CatholicRoman Catholic is the most common religion affiliation in Ecuador. What percent of Ecuador is […]

Hers is one of several recent cases of Ecuadorians taking perilous journeys to try to reach the US, migration advocates say, as thousands of people are leaving the South American nation amid a COVID-19 crisis, economic downturn, corruption and other systemic problems. Why are Ecuadorians migrating to the US? Most Ecuadorian immigration to the United […]

Since Costa Rica no longer has much primary forest outside protected areas most legally logged timber comes from trees in pastures (53%) and forest plantations (33%). Only 14% comes from logging in natural forests. The same applies to illegally logged timber. Is there deforestation in Costa Rica? During the late 20th century, Costa Rica suffered […]