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Is education in Chile free?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Chile’s educational system, structured along the lines of 19th-century French and German models and highly regarded among Latin American countries, is divided into eight years of free and compulsory basic (primary) education, four years of optional secondary or vocational education, and additional (varying) years of Does Chile have free education? That’s because Chile has made […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Are drugs legal in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Although drug use has been totally decriminalised in Costa Rica under Article 58 of Law 8204 (2001) and Article 79 of the same law, which provides greater clarity about its decriminalisation, drug use is still considered an infringement of the psychotropic substances law and the police continue to confiscate drugs and Are drugs bad in […]

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Is Argentina cheap right now?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

As of this writing (March 2021) Argentina is quite affordable for those bringing in high-value currencies. If on a tight budget, expect to spend as little as US $22-30 per day, including hostel accommodation, cheap eats, and local public transport. How far does a dollar go in Argentina? At the time of writing, one US […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What kind of tea do they drink in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Teas in Peru Muna. This is an Andean Mint. Its aroma is pretty strong. Manzanilla. This is Chamomile in Peru. Cedroncillo. A medicinal herb found in the Andes. Cacao Husks. It has a smooth taste and the aroma of chocolate without the calories. Coca Leaves. Coca leaves are very popular and can be found everywhere. […]

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What do Venezuelan people drink?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Regional drinks Coffee (espresso style; specify café marrón for milk). Merengadas (fruity milkshakes). Chicha de arroz (sweet and creamy rice-based drink). Papelón con limon (refreshing beverage of sugar cane juice and lemon). What is the most common drink in Venezuela? Typical Venezuelan Drinks BATIDO: This fruit juice which is thick in texture and made with […]

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Does Panama have typhoons?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Panama is south of the hurricane zone and does not experience this type of tropical storm. Most parts of the country do not experience significant earthquakes, although western Panama is more seismically active and has seen a few major quakes. Does Panama get typhoons? There are still no hurricanes in Panama”. In fact, there has […]

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Can you use debit cards in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Most ATMs in Peru accept only one type of credit/debit card and international money network, either Cirrus (www.mastercard.com; tel. 800/424-7787) or PLUS (www.visa.com; tel. 800/843-7587). Visa and MasterCard ATM cards are the most widely accepted; Visa/PLUS is the most common. Do debit cards work in Peru? Debit and Credit Cards Visa is the most widely […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why did Buenos Aires grow?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Buenos Aires grew rapidly, with its port conducting an increasing amount of trade. The British invaded at the start of the 19th century, but failed to capture the city. How did Buenos Aires get so big? Both Buenos Aires and Chicago grew enormously over the late nineteenth century as […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Argentina, Buenos Aires

How much is rich in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The total average monthly income of a household in that fifth quintile is ₡2,634,851 (about $4,440). And per the daily La Nación, the richest 10% of households in Costa Rica earn an average of ₡3.4 million (about $5,730). That places Cruz, and his personal income of ₡6.3 million, well into the highest tier of earners. […]

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How did reptiles get to the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Unlike birds, reptiles cannot fly to Galapagos, so all of them had to get there by accident. Reptiles such as snakes, tortoises and iguanas presumably were washed off of the mainland somehow clinging to floating material such as fallen trees or reeds, arriving at Galapagos after some weeks at sea. How did land animals get […]

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

How cold is the water in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Costa Rica water temperature today Sea water temperature throughout Costa Rica warms above 20°C and it is enough for a comfortable bath. The warmest sea temperature in Costa Rica today is 28.8°C (in Nandayure), and the coldest water temperature is 26.6°C (Cocos Island). How warm is the ocean water in Costa Rica? Swimming in Costa […]

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Is Brazil an empire?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Its government was a representative parliamentary constitutional monarchy under the rule of Emperors Dom Pedro I and his son Dom Pedro II.Empire of Brazil. Empire of Brazil Império do Brasil Religion Roman Catholicism (state religion) Government Parliamentary constitutional monarchy Emperor • 1822–1831 Pedro I When did the Empire of Brazil end? Their full style and […]

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Can I get around Costa Rica without knowing Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Costa Rica’s primary language is Spanish so it would really help if you could churn out a few words. If you’re travelling for a standard family surf vacation, you can probably get away without learning Spanish. Many expats get away without ever speaking a word of the language. Can I get by with English in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How does Costa Rica make money?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Costa Rica’s economy is based on tourism, agriculture and electronics exports. Coffee and banana exports dominated the economy in Costa Rica until 1998 when technology exports replaced both agricultural and tourism as the top industry. GDP $51.17 billion (2010 est.) What is Costa Rica’s main source of income? tourismIt is not surprising that tourism is […]

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Are there alot of Asians in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Brazil is home to a large Asian community, including the world’s largest community of Japanese descendants outside of Japan, numbering about 1.9 million people. Asian communities in Brazil are economically better off than other racial groups on average, but this does not protect them fully from racism. Are there alot of Chinese in Brazil? There […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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