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Did Guatemala ever belong Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain and administered Guatemala (and most of Central America) during the First Mexican Empire.In 1838 the union dissolved and Guatemala became an independent nation. Both nations established diplomatic relations in 1838 and diplomatic missions were soon opened. Did Guatemala originate Mexico? Guatemala attained independence in 1821 from Spain and […]

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Which of these Brazilian cities is the largest?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

São Paulo. As of July 1st of 2021, approximately 12.4 million people lived in São Paulo, making it the biggest municipality in Brazil and one of the most populated cities in the world. What Brazilian city is the largest? São PauloSão Paulo, in the state of São Paulo, is the chief industrial city of Latin […]

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What percent of Peruvians are Roman Catholic?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Catholics compose an estimated 85-90% of Peru’s population. Why is Peru Roman Catholic? Catholicism was introduced in Peru in the 16th century by Spanish missionaries. The Catholic Church was constitutionally the state church until the 1970s. Today, there is freedom of religious choice and various other denominations of Christianity have emerged. What is the largest […]

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Where is the desert in Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The southern and southeastern highlands are composed of the Cordillera de Chilla Tahuín and the rest is a lowering foothills northwest to end at the Gulf of Guayaquil, this zone is called Machala and has a large extension of desert rich in minerals and dry plants. Are there any deserts in Ecuador? There are no […]

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Where is the best party in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Costa Rica Nightlife: Central Pacific For many years Jaco has been considered the best party towns in Costa Rica. There are many clubs and bars are located in this Central Pacific City. Does Costa Rica have nightlife? Though Costa Ricans love to party, weekends remain the best time to enjoy Costa Rica nightlife when most […]

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Is property tax high in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Property taxes in Costa Rica are ridiculously low. You will pay a 0.25% property tax on the value registered in the Municipality where the property is located. Which country has the highest property taxes? BelgiumTrivia: The country with the highest property tax is Belgium. The U.S. state with the lowest property tax rate is Hawaii, […]

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How can I travel to Costa Rica on my own?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The easiest way to travel independently in Costa Rica is to pick a beach resort, go there and relax. Second easiest is to rent an SUV, grab a guidebook and wing it, finding places to stay as you go. Can you travel to Costa Rica alone? Costa Rica is the perfect introduction to traveling alone […]

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What is Ecuador official name?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

the Republic of Ecuador. listen); Quechua: Ikwayur; Shuar: Ecuador or Ekuatur), officially the Republic of Ecuador (Spanish: República del Ecuador, which literally translates as “Republic of the Equator”; Quechua: Ikwadur Ripuwlika; Shuar: Ekuatur Nunka), is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on Is Ecuador a name? Ecuador obviously […]

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Is Ecuador expensive to visit?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Money in Ecuador Budget travelers can expect to spend about $40-50/day and mid-range travelers should expect to pay about $50-100/day. High-end travel varies widely, as luxury hotels and lodges can cost $300-500/night. Is it cheap to go to Ecuador? Ecuador is one of the cheapest countries in South America. Unless you really, really pay attention […]

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Is Galapagos a Greek word?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The majority of Galapagos experts and historians seem to agree, in one way or another, that the origin of the name Galapagos actually came from the old Spanish word galapago. The fact that the archipelago is a grouping of numerous islands turned the word into its plural form. Where does the word Galapagos come from? […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

What months are winter in La Paz Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Located in South America the climate in Bolivia is reversed, with winter being from June to September, and summer lasting from December until March. What are the seasons in La Paz Bolivia? Best Seasons for Travel: There are primarily two seasons in Bolivia – the dry and the wet. The dry season is from May […]

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Who inhabited South America first?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

South America is thought to have been first inhabited by humans when people were crossing the Bering Land Bridge (now the Bering Strait) at least 15,000 years ago from the territory that is present-day Russia. They migrated south through North America, and eventually reached South America through the Isthmus of Panama. Who are the original […]

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Can you eat salad in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Salads, raw vegetables and fruits are safe. Be careful with seafood and under cooked meats however. What can you not eat in Costa Rica? Wash your hands before eating, Take sensible precautions with where you eat while travelling around the country. Chose places with a high turnover so the food will be fresh, avoid eating […]

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What are Colombia’s characteristics?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Colombia is a land of extremes. Through its center run the towering, snow-covered volcanoes and mountains of the Andes. Tropical beaches line the north and west. And there are deserts in the north and vast grasslands, called Los Llanos, in the east. What are the main characteristics of Colombian? Colombian Culture: 10 Ways to Describe […]

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What percent of Ecuador is indigenous?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

25 percent. Their history, which encompasses the last 11,000 years, reaches into the present; 25 percent of Ecuador’s population is of indigenous heritage, while another 55-65 percent are Mestizos of mixed indigenous and European heritage. Are all Ecuadorians indigenous? Main languages: Spanish (Castilian) 93 per cent (official), Quichua 4.1 per cent, other indigenous 0.7 per […]

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