Argentina is a collective country where its values focus on diversity and solidarity. In addition to being a collectivistic society. The Argentines are from traditional customs, but also kind and friendly. What is Argentina’s society like? Argentines are generally friendly and hospitable to those they meet. Although many Argentines are focused on building strong communities, […]

Minority and indigenous groups include 14 distinct indigenous peoples – including Tsáchila, Chachi, Epera, Awa, Quichua, Shuar, Achuar, Shiwiar, Cofán, Siona, Secoya, Zápara, Andoa y Waorani, and Afro-Ecuadorians (7.2 per cent). What ancient civilization lived in Ecuador? The Valdivia culture is the earliest known culture, with archaeological artifacts dating back to at least 3,500 B.C. […]

DUAL CITIZENSHIP: NOT RECOGNIZED. Exception: Guatemala maintains dual citizenship agreements with some countries of Central and South America. If questions arise, contact the Embassy.VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of Guatemalan citizenship is permitted by law. Is dual citizenship allowed in Guatemala? Guatemala has an agreement with Spain whereby nationals of either country can establish birthright nationality by […]

Maundy Thursday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. Ceremonial foot-washing is a ritual on Maundy Thursday to imitate Jesus, who washed his disciples’ feet. How is Maundy Thursday celebrated? At the Last Supper, Jesus commanded that people should love one another, […]

Land use: agricultural land: 53.9% (2018 est.) arable land: 13.9% (2018 est.) permanent crops: 0.4% (2018 est.) permanent pasture: 39.6% (2018 est.) What land use goes on in most rural areas? Agriculture and rangelands are the most widespread rural land uses; through water consumption and deforestation, they impact all major habitat types except xeric freshwaters, […]

High Context / Low Context Because of the diverse ethnic make-up of Peru, communication is lower context than in some of the other Latin American cultures. However, within ethnic groups, commu-nication remains high context and the message is not always found in words alone. What culture is Peru? Peruvian culture is a beautiful mix of […]

Costa Rica’s main imports are fuel, electronics, pharmaceuticals and capital equipment. Costa Rica’s main import partner is the United States (52 percent of total imports). Other main partners are: China, Mexico, Japan and Panama. What are the major imports of Costa Rica? Imports The top imports of Costa Rica are Refined Petroleum ($1.52B), Broadcasting Equipment […]

Dinner tends to be the biggest meal of the day, including meats, pasta and vegetables, and is served late, rarely before 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. What is the most important meal in Argentina? Sunday family lunch is considered the most significant meal of the week, whose highlights often include asado or pasta. Another feature […]

Shellfish should be avoided by most; although ceviche is one of Peru’s classic dishes, travelers should at least know that the fish and shellfish in it are not cooked, but marinated. That said, many, if not most, travelers eat it with few or no problems. What should I avoid in Peru? Here we talk about […]

Good morning – Buenos días. Good evening – Buenas tardes. How do you say hello in Chile? Chileans tend to appreciate formalities, so always greet a Chilean with a “Buenas días” or “Buenas tardes.” When two women, or a man and a woman, greet each other in a social setting, they do so with one […]

It is worth mentioning that in addition to the red howler monkey, in Argentina, there are four non-human primate species that are in a vulnerable state: Alouatta caraya, Aotus azarae, Sapajus nigritus and Sapajus cay. Are there apes in Argentina? Distribution of primate species in Argentina. In Argentina there are five species of non-human primates: […]

The health care sector in Quito is in a developing phase and has many good hospitals in both public and private sectors. Some of the major hospitals in the country are located here. This is a description of some of the better hospitals in Quito. Hospital Metropolitano is the most well-known hospital in Ecuador. Does […]

Some parts of the country can get rain during this season (mainly along the Caribbean coast), but most of Panama is sunny and dry for this entire 5-month period. The rainy season generally lasts from mid-April to mid-December. Does it rain in Panama a lot? The Pacific Coast of Panama receives 50 to 70 inches […]

In Spanish, we have to remember that there is a difference between using the informal or formal “you”. All the above mentioned are indirectly using the informal “you”, which in Argentina is “vos” (read more about the use of “vos” here), whereas in other Spanish-speaking countries it is “tú”. How do u say hello in […]