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Is moving to San Jose worth it?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Moving to San Jose is one of the best choices to make when considering Northern California.Although the cost of living in San Jose is high, it’s still more affordable than San Francisco. The high population and job opportunities in San Jose makes it a profitable ground for business relocation. Is San Jose worth living in? […]

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

What can you not bring to Belize?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Avoid Catastrophe: What Not to pack for your Belize Vacation Firearms or ammunition. Belize has very strict gun control laws. Diving Spear guns. Most diving businesses will provide diving spear guns for your use. Drugs. Marijuana is still illegal to bring into Belize. Beer. Bringing beer into Belize is illegal. What can you not bring […]

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Is it safe to walk in Quito?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Quito is no exception; the colonial neighborhood definitely needs to be navigated by feet. Just like it any other city, some alertness skills are required and some basic tips. Walking in the Colonial Center is pretty safe at daylight and early nigth hours. Is Quito safe to walk around? The short answer is YES, Ecuador […]

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

How do you say hello in Nicaraguan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

While ¡Hola! (Hello!) and ¡Adiós! (Goodbye!) are still standard Spanish expressions that you’ll hear frequently, adiós is also a casual, on-the-street method to acknowledge passersby in Nicaragua. It’s similar to the Hawaiian Aloha (Hello / Goodbye). What do you call a Nicaraguan girl? Jaña is Nicaraguan slang for a woman. How is Nicaraguan Spanish different? […]

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Is someone from Chile Latino or Hispanic?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

However, it excludes a big part of the region — namely Brazil, which is Portuguese-speaking. So a person from Chile is Hispanic but a person from Brazil is not. A person from Spain could also be deemed Hispanic, which is why some argue it’s not a great way to define Latinos. Is Chile Hispanic or […]

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What region is Ecuador in?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Ecuador encompasses a wide range of natural formations and climates, from the desert-like southern coast to the snowcapped peaks of the Andes mountain range to the plains of the Amazon Basin.Geography of Ecuador. Continent South America Region Americas Coordinates 2°00′S 77°30′W Area Ranked 73rd • Total 283,561 km2 (109,484 sq mi) Is Ecuador a geographic […]

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How many indigenous languages are spoken in Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

six indigenous languages. There are six indigenous languages in Chile, but of those people who claim to be a part of one of the indigenous populations, only 20% speak their native tongue. This year is meant to celebrate the languages that are unique to this country and help preserve them. What are the indigenous languages […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Which country borders Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The boundaries with Colombia to the northeast and Brazil to the east traverse lower ranges or tropical forests, whereas the borders with Bolivia to the southeast, Chile to the south, and Ecuador to the northwest run across the high Andes. What countries border Peru? Peru shares land borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile, […]

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Is Chile a market economy or command economy?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Market economies are driven by profit. Market economies are found in countries like Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica. A command economy is a state-controlled economy. Communism, in which all property, resources, and productions are publicly or state owned, is an excellent example of a command economy. What type of economy does Chile have? Economy […]

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Is Costa Rica a rich place?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

$26.83 billion (31 December 2017 est.) 48.9% of GDP (2017 est.)The economy of Costa Rica has been very stable for some years now, with continuing growth in the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and moderate inflation, though with a high unemployment rate: 11.49% in 2019. Are people in Costa Rica rich? Costa Rica – Poverty and […]

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What is ELN FARC Colombia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The National Liberation Army (Spanish: Ejército de Liberación Nacional, ELN) is a revolutionary left-wing armed group involved in the continuing Colombian conflict, which has existed in Colombia since 1964. The ELN advocate a composite communist ideology of Marxism-Leninism and liberation theology. What is Colombia’s ELN? The ELN is the last active armed group operating in […]

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How many people have access to healthcare in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Approximately 50% of departments with larger indigenous populations have at least 30% of their populations covered by SIAS, in an effort to reduce existing inequalities in infrastructure and human resource distribution. 3 Some 3.3 million Guatemalans are covered by basic MSPAS services. How accessible is healthcare in Guatemala? More than six million people In Guatemala, […]

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Does the US have a military base in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

For the last time: The US does not have an Army base in Costa Rica, embassy says. First it came from a glaringly inaccurate news report from Venezuela. Then it was caused by the United States Army itself.But, according to both Costa Rican and U.S. officials, it should. Are there any American military bases in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is soda a drink in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In Costa Rica, it is not normal to drink only water. They like to have a soda or fruit juice with their meal. Eating at a Costa Rican soda is probably one of the best ways to get to know the locals and meet people. It’s easy to spot sodas and you can find them […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How much is a taxi in Cusco?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The price of a taxi from Cusco Airport to the historic center of Cusco is around 10 – 15 soles (US$ 3.50 – 5.00) for the 20 minute journey (ask your Peru Hop guide for more information about rates). Be aware that taxi drivers will start by offering a price of 25 – 30 Soles […]

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

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