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How much does a nice wedding cost in Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Sometimes, as cheap as half the price of an American wedding.” That being said, the average American wedding in 2021 costs around $30,000, according to Wedding Wire. That means that the average Ecuadorian wedding for 2021 should cost around $15,000. Is a wedding in Ecuador very expensive or cheap? The cost of a wedding in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Panama safe for solo female Travellers?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Why Solo Female Travel in Panama is Great! It is safe: It is safer than most Latin American countries so with a bit of common sense you will be completely fine. A good thing is you don’t have to worry about safety all time so you can fully enjoy your trip and focus on what […]

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How many children do not go to school Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

2 million children. Out of the 2 million children who do not attend school in Guatemala, the majority are indigenous girls living in rural areas. Most families subscribe to patriarchal traditions that tie women to a domestic role and the majority would rather send a son than a daughter to school if they could afford […]

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How do you say baby in Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Some people say that we use the word guagua in Chile for “baby”, because it means “baby” in the Mapuche language, mapundungun. Others say that guagua is an onomatopoeia for the sound that babies make when they cry “guaaaaa guaaaa”. What does Mina mean in Chile? Not only is it used to mean “rich,” but […]

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What country controls Panama today?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

After a period of joint American–Panamanian control, the canal was taken over by the Panamanian government in 1999. It is now managed and operated by the government-owned Panama Canal Authority. Who owns the Panama now? The Canal Zone was abolished in 1979, as a term of the Torrijos–Carter Treaties two years earlier; the canal itself […]

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How much does it cost to send a container to Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Examples of 20 foot container shipping rates from US to Costa Rica LOS ANGELES – PTO CALDERA From 1253.00 $ NEW YORK – PUERTO LIMON From 1393.88 $ CHARLESTON – PUERTO LIMON From 1393.88 $ SAVANNAH – PUERTO LIMON From 1393.88 $ ATLANTA, GA – PUERTO LIMON From 1698.88 $ How much does it cost […]

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Why is Chile so German?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The first ties between modern-day Germany and Chile can be traced back to the 16th century when the first German settlers arrived in the newly founded settlements.During the revolution of Germany in 1848, as Chile encouraged Germans to emigrate, more and more German settlers arrived in Chile. Did Germany colonize Chile? The German colonization of […]

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What religion is practiced in Panama?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Roman Catholic. Christianity is the main religion in Panama. An official survey carried out by the government estimated in 2020 that 80.6% of the population, or 3,549,150 people, identifies itself as Roman Catholic, and 10.4 percent as evangelical Protestant, or 1,009,740. What is the main religions in Panama? Roman Catholic is the most common religion […]

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How long was Chile a dictatorship?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

A right-wing authoritarian military dictatorship ruled Chile for seventeen years, between September 11, 1973, and March 11, 1990. When did Chile became a democracy again? In December 1989, Patricio Aylwin, head of the Concertación coalition, won the first democratic election in Chile since 1970. How long did Allende rule Chile? During Allende’s three years, Chile […]

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Does Costa Rica accept expired Venezuelan passport?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

But with tens of thousands of Venezuelans wanting to leave, the queues remain long. The countries which will allow Venezuelans to enter with expired papers are: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. What countries accept an expired Venezuelan passport? Due to the difficulty to obtain a new passport […]

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How does Colombia celebrate Semana Santa?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Traditional Semana Santa celebrations in the town of Popayan are some of the most esteemed in Colombia.Catholic devotees in Bogota take part in ceremonial pilgrimages to visit seven religious monuments or churches in the city throughout Holy Week to evoke the journey Christ made during his crucifixion. How Semana Santa is celebrated? Next to Christmas, […]

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Can you camp in the Galapagos?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

However, camping is permitted in a very few areas with the Galapagos National Park that are easily accessible to the public on the inhabited islands (Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela) — and then, only in designated camping areas: The Garrapatero on Santa Cruz Island. Can you live on Galapagos? The Galapagos Population Today – Do […]

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

What is the culture of Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

What is the culture of Argentina? Argentina’s culture and traditions are a unique blend of Latin American indigenous traditions and European customs. While Spain gained an early foothold in the country, Italian immigration in the 19th century added a Mediterranean flair to the culture and especially the cuisine. What is the main culture of Argentina? […]

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Why did animals on the Galapagos Islands change over a long time?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Lamarck and Darwin agreed that animals change over time to adapt to their environment. For example, giraffe necks became longer over the course of thousands of years in order to allow them to eat leaves no other animal can reach. How did species on the Galapagos Islands have changed over time? Over the years, fourteen […]

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Can you drink the water in Belize?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Belize operates on Central Standard Time (CST), i.e., Chicago.Tap water in all Belize locations is not necessarily safe to drink and we recommend you NOT do so. Most restaurants provide bottled water. Is Belize water clean? As of 2008, almost everyone living in urban areas was able to access safe drinking water. However, only 86 […]

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