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Are beaches swimmable in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

With the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea pounding the other side, Costa Rica’s beaches are famous for having big waves and fast currents. These are perfect for surfing, but not so much for gentle, safe swimming. Can u swim in Costa Rica? There are many ways to experience Costa Rica’s abundant […]

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Is Bolivia a federal government?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Political System: Bolivia is a unitary democratic republic, empowered by the revised constitution of 1994. Similar to the United States, Bolivia has executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The directly elected president serves a five-year term and appoints an executive cabinet. Is Bolivia a federal country? The sovereign state of Bolivia is a constitutionally […]

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Who is running Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Nicolás Maduro President Hugo Chávez Preceded by Alí Rodríguez Araque Succeeded by Elías Jaua President of the National Assembly of Venezuela Who is currently running Venezuela? President of Venezuela President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Incumbent Nicolás Maduro since 19 April 2013 Style Mr. President (Señor Presidente) or His Excellency Member of Cabinet Residence […]

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Is there a direct train from Cusco to Machu Picchu?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

There are two rail companies that operate trains from Cusco to Machu Picchu Station in Aguas Calientes. They are PeruRail and Inca Rail.PeruRail Trains. Departure Station Duration Poroy Station (20 mins outside of Cusco) 3 to 4 hours Urubamba Station 3 hours Ollantaytambo Station 1.5 hours Can you take a train from Cusco to Machu […]

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

Where can I walk around San Jose?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Best Top 10 scenic places to walk in San Jose, CA Japanese Friendship Garden. 1.4 mi. San Jose Municipal Rose Garden. 2.6 mi. Communications Hill Grand Staircase. 2.8 mi. Los Gatos Creek Trail. 4.8 mi. Redwood Grove Nature Preserve. 13.5 mi. The Dragon Mountain Thien Long Son. 9.6 mi. Hakone Estate and Gardens. 9.7 mi. […]

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

Is Piura Peru safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Is it Safe to Travel to Piura? Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Oct 07, 2019 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for Peru; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Is Peru safe to travel to right […]

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What is the name of this volcano located on the border of Chile and Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Maipo is a stratovolcano in the Andes, lying on the border between Argentina and Chile. It is located 90 km (56 mi) south of Tupungato and about 100 km (62 mi) southeast of Santiago. It has a symmetrical, conical volcanic shape, and is among the southernmost 5,000 metre peaks in the Andes. What is the […]

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How do Belize people dress?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

This is a chilled out country where dress is relaxed, just keep cool. It’s hot and humid so casual clothes in lightweight natural fabrics (cotton, silk and linen) will work best. However the nights tend to be a little cooler on the coast or in the jungle so a sweater or wrap is worth popping […]

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Does Argentina get a lot of snow?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Snowfall is extremely rare and mainly confined to the uplands of Misiones Province, where the last significant snowfall occurred in 1975 in Bernardo de Irigoyen. How much does it snow in Argentina? Ushuaia experiences snowfall for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.5 inches (165 millimeters) of snow. Bariloche on the other hand sees the […]

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What age do kids go to school in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In Argentina, education starts at the pre-primary level with kindergarten for children aged two to five. Kindergarten is, however, not compulsory – save for the last year, which is called educación inicial. Primary schooling then begins at the age of six and is compulsory for everyone. What age does school start in Argentina? While attendance […]

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Do they kiss on the cheek in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In Argentina, it is customary to give certain people a beso, or kiss, on the right cheek when you say hello or goodbye. If you are not expecting this to happen, or don’t know that it is a thing down here, you will definitely be caught off guard the first couple of times that it […]

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How do Belize people talk?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

English is the official language of Belize, but most of the population also speaks a creole patois, and many Belizeans are multilingual. Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí are spoken by the Maya in Belize. What accent does Belize have? Local Belizeans will use Kriol with one another but will use English when speaking to a non-native. […]

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What do Venezuelans call popcorn?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

16) Cotufas This means “popcorn” in Venezuela. It comes from the English sacks of corns which have an inscription “corn to fry”. How do you say popcorn in Ecuador? How to Say “Popcorn” in Spanish in Every Latin American Country Colombia: crispetas or maíz pira. Cuba: rositas de maíz. Dominican Republic: cocaleca. Ecuador: canguil. Guatemala: […]

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What hospitals are in Lima Ohio?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

22 Hospitals near Lima, OH Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center. Lima Memorial Health System. 71% patient experience rating. Institute For Orthopaedic Surgery. Grand Lake Health System. Blanchard Valley Hospital. Bluffton Hospital. Mercer Health Mercer County Community Hospital. Mercy Health Defiance Hospital. Is Lima Memorial Mercy Health? Mercy Health – Lima, anchored by St. […]

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

Is Uruguay the smallest country in the world?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The countries of South America vary in size.South American Countries Ranked Smallest to Largest. Rank Country Area (km²) 1 Suriname 163,820 2 Uruguay 181,034 3 Guyana 214,969 4 Ecuador 276,841 Is Uruguay the smallest country? Uruguay, country located on the southeastern coast of South America. The second smallest country on the continent, Uruguay has long […]

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