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Is Brazil travel safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Brazil – Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Reconsider travel to Brazil due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime.Travelers to Brazil may experience border closures, travel prohibitions, stay at home orders, business closures, and other emergency conditions within Brazil due to COVID-19. Is Brazil safe for tourists 2021? In general, Brazil is relatively […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is a typical Colombian breakfast?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It is very common, in this region, to eat beans and rice every day for dinner. Then, for breakfast the next day, the beans and rice are reheated and served with egg, arepa, chorizo, chicharrón or grilled beef and hot chocolate.Changua is a typical breakfast in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. What do Colombians usually […]

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Does Chile get snow?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

When Does it Snow in Chile? Chile gets to snow during the winter months in a few places while the rest of the country experiences heavy rainfall. Here is a breakdown of the snowy months in those places. What months does it snow in Chile? The heaviest rainfalls goes between April and May and snow […]

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Is San Jose dry or humid?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

San Jose has dry periods in May, June, July, August and September. The warmest month is September with an average maximum temperature of 21°C (69°F). The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C (57°F). December is the most wet month. Is the Bay Area humid or dry? Maybe you’ve noticed because […]

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

Is it safe to travel to Brazil alone as a woman?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Safety Precautions Although most of Brazil is nearly as safe for women as for men, it’s a good idea to keep a low profile in the cities at night and to avoid going alone to bars and nightclubs. Similarly, women should not hitchhike alone or even in groups (men or couples should also exercise caution […]

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What is the national drink of Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Alcohol. Gallo, a medium-strength lager, is the most popular beer in Guatemala, indeed many Guatemalan men consider it the national drink, and the brewer promotes it as “Nuestra Cerveza” (our beer). What is a traditional drink in Guatemala? Limonada con soda is a thirst-quenching drink popular in Guatemala. This is a must-try beverage, especially on […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Christmas big in Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Christmas day and Christmas Eve in Ecuador is mostly a family event, but there are plenty of public celebrations in every town and city. Seeing as the Catholicism is the most widely observed religion in the country, Christmas is a big deal and quite interesting to any observant or non-observant traveler. What is Christmas like […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is there a noise ordinance in San Jose?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

But there are no quiet hours or noise curfews in San Jose.“San Jose Municipal Code Section 10.16. 010 states that: ‘No person shall disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of any neighborhood by creating therein any disturbing or unreasonably loud noise. What time is the noise ordinance in San Jose? Operating or permitting the operation […]

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

What are Honduras problems?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Honduras faces formidable challenges: weak governance, endemic corruption, pervasive poverty, food insecurity, severe violence, citizen insecurity, shrinking space for civil society, lack of respect for human rights, inequitable access to economic opportunities and social services, and the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. What is the conflict in Honduras? The war began on 14 July 1969, when the […]

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Can the Galapagos tortoise swim?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Galapagos tortoises can’t swim but they can float due to an extra layer of blubber. You can visit and touch our tortoises at 2pm each day during the summer. Can giant Galapagos tortoise swim? Can tortoises swim? Tortoises cannot swim. At most, they can float and drift, and if they’re lucky they’ll bump into land. […]

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

Are the volcanoes in Antigua Guatemala active?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Fuego is the most active volcano in Guatemala; it explodes around 5-9 times per hour producing impressive ash plumes. Its last big eruption was in June 2018 hitting many unprepared people and claiming thousands of lives. Due to its constant activity, we do not recommend hiking this peak. Are there active volcanoes in Antigua? There […]

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Does it snow in Chile in July?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.3 days). What is the weather like in Chile in July? July Weather in Santiago Chile. Daily high temperatures are around 60°F, rarely falling below 50°F or exceeding 71°F. The lowest daily average high temperature is 59°F on July 6. Daily low temperatures are […]

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Are Guatemalan and Mexican the same?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Guatemala and Mexico are two neighboring countries who share a common cultural history from the Maya civilization and both nations were colonized by the Spanish empire. In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain and administered Guatemala (and most of Central America) during the First Mexican Empire. Are Guatemalans from Mexico? There has been a Guatemalan […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is the geography and climate of Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Geography and Climate of Chile Santiago itself has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The southern inland portion of the country is covered with forests while the coast is a maze of fjords, inlets, canals, peninsulas, and islands. The climate in this area is cold and wet. What is the geography in Chile? The […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Did Juan Manuel de Rosas take territory from Brazil and Uruguay?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Faced with an offensive alliance against his regime, Rosas declared war on Brazil. Allied forces first advanced into Uruguayan territory, defeating Rosas’ Blanco party supporters led by Manuel Oribe.Platine War. Date 18 August 1851 – 3 February 1852 Location Uruguay, Argentina northeast and Río de la Plata Why was the rule of Juan Manuel de […]

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