At the top of the Argentinian coat of arms is the golden Sun of May, signifying Argentina as a new and glorious nation rising to the surface of the Earth. The red cap at the top of the brown spike is the Phrygian cap symbolizing liberty. The two shaking hands symbolize the unity of the […]

Colombia is one of the best countries to retire, according to the Global Retirement Index. The index, published by US platform Global Living, puts Colombia at number six in the world for pensioners, thanks to its biodiversity, climate, cost of living and the warm, welcoming nature of its people, among others. How much money do […]

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Cancún to Nicaragua, including transfers. Bus or fly from Cancún to Nicaragua? The best way to get from Cancún to Nicaragua is to fly which takes 9h 30m and costs $6500 – $18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3200 – $4500 and takes 44h 31m. Can […]

Here Are 11 Stereotypes All Colombians Hate It’s just like Narcos. Everyone is on or sells drugs. There are guerrillas and paramilitaries everywhere. Colombia is just a Caribbean country. All the women are beautiful supermodels. The food is just like Mexican food. It’s a Third World country. Colombia is ridiculously dangerous! How do you offend […]

Among those groups were the Muisca or “Muysca,” and the Tairona, located in present-day Colombia. The Cañari of Ecuador, Quechua of Peru, and Aymara of Bolivia were the three most important Native peoples who developed societies of sedentary agriculture in South America. What civilizations lived in South America before the Incas? These lasted until c. […]

Italian is spoken by more than 1.5 million people in Argentina; it is the second most spoken native language in the nation. Does Italy and Argentina speak the same language? While Argentina’s official language is Spanish, Argentina has enjoyed so much international migration that Arabic, Italian, German, English, and French are also spoken—at least in […]

Costa Rica has an overall higher life expectancy than the US because the health gradient is less severe, the researchers conclude—the lower socioeconomic groups in Costa Rica do well compared to their equivalents in the US. What causes high life expectancy? Breakthroughs in science, strong economies, and behaviors like eating a healthy diet, exercising, and […]

The Guatemalan black howler, or Yucatan black howler, (Alouatta pigra) is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central America. It is found in Belize, Guatemala and Mexico, in and near the Yucatan Peninsula. It lives in evergreen, semideciduous and lowland rain forests. Are there monkeys in Guatemala? Guatemala is […]

This article comprises three sortable tables of major mountain peaks of Central America.Download coordinates as: KML. Mountain peak Volcán Tajumulco Country Guatemala Mountain range Sierra de las Nubes Elevation 4220 m 13,845 ft Prominence 3990 m 13,091 ft Is Central America mountainous? Of the top ten highest mountains in Central America, eight are in Guatemala. […]

Costa Rica: 10 Places You Don’t Want To Miss Monteverde. Oh, Monteverde! Tortuguero. Undoubtedly, the place should be placed on your list ”best places in Costa Rica”. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Cahuita. Manuel Antonio National Park. La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. Santa Teresa. Samara. What is the most beautiful part of Costa Rica? The Most […]

the Inca Empire. In the late 15th century, the Native tribes of the Quebrada de Humahuaca were conquered by the Inca Empire, under Topa Inca Yupanqui, to secure the supply of metals such as silver, zinc, and copper. The Incan domination of the area lasted for about half a century and ended with the arrival […]

Europeans arrived in Brazil at the ending of the 15th century.The country’s borders were only finalized in the early 20th century. On 7 September 1822, the country declared its independence from Portugal and it became the Empire of Brazil. A military coup in 1889 established the First Brazilian Republic. How did Brazil become a country? […]

In the agricultural sector, Ecuador is a major exporter of bananas (the largest exporter of bananas in the world), cut flowers, cacao, coffee, shrimp, wood, and fish. It is also significant in shrimp production, sugar cane, rice, cotton, corn, palm and coffee. What are Ecuador’s main products? Ecuador’s main recognized agricultural products are bananas, coffee, […]

People in Brazil celebrate Easter at the end of Lent (the period of forty days following Carnival). Religious people celebrate the whole week but only the Good Friday and Easter Sunday are public holidays.They use Easter bunny costumes at school, take pictures and give their classmates chocolate. What do they call Easter in Brazil? Semana […]

Tourists visiting Panama may drive with a valid driver’s license from their home country for a period of 90 days. Residents must apply for a Panamanian driver’s license. SERTRACEN is the entity contracted by the Government of Panama for the issuance of driver’s licenses. Do you need an international driver’s license in Panama? First of […]