Nationals of Costa Rica with a normal passport can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. They can apply to extend their stay. Do you need visa to enter Costa Rica? US nationals do not require an entry visa to Costa Rica.US passport must be valid for a minimum of […]
How long should I spend in Costa Rica?
We recommend spending 10 days to two weeks in Costa Rica, as this timeframe will give you enough time to cover all the major highlights while also including time for traveling from one destination to another. A two-week Costa Rica itinerary will guarantee you see everything the country has to offer. Is 7 days enough […]
What is the greeting in Chile?
Chileans tend to appreciate formalities, so always greet a Chilean with a “Buenas días” or “Buenas tardes.” When two women, or a man and a woman, greet each other in a social setting, they do so with one kiss on the right cheek. How do Chile people greet? The ‘abrazo’ is the most common greeting […]
Are there poisonous snakes in the Galapagos?
Galapagos snakes are all endemic to Galapagos. There are five different species and all of them inhabit the dry zones of the islands, however they do not inhabit all of the Galapagos islands.Galapagos Snakes can be slightly poisonous to humans and may use venom to kill its prey. What snakes live in the Galapagos Islands? […]
Why do criminals go to Panama?
Panama’s attractiveness for criminals is largely due to its geography. Acting as a gateway between cocaine-producing South America and overland trafficking routes that run through Central America and into the United States, Panama is inherently strategic, in particular for criminal groups in neighboring Colombia. Is Panama full of criminals? Crime levels are high, and we’re […]
What are girls from Ecuador like?
Ecuadorian girls are highly spirited, they love to chit-chat, and always have something to talk about during a conversation, making you long to be with them even more. Although Ecuadorian girls are smart and intelligent, they may not be as highly educated as Russian girls or other western ladies. What do you call a female […]
Can you stay on the Galapagos Islands?
Can you stay overnight on the Galapagos Islands? Yes, you can stay overnight on some Galapagos Islands. Those islands are Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and Floreana. The other islands and islets of the archipelago are not inhabited by humans, and do not permit any overnight stays. How long can you stay on the Galapagos […]
Why does Bolivia have a navy?
Landlocked Bolivia has not reconciled with the loss of its coast to Chile and the Navy exists to keep the hope alive of recovering its coast by cultivating a maritime consciousness.In the War of the Pacific (1879–1883) Chile defeated Peru and Bolivia and conquered the Litoral Department, Bolivian coastal territories. How is Bolivia a navy? […]
How many Chinese are in San Jose?
Metropolitan areas with more than 20,000 Chinese-Americans Rank MSA Chinese-Americans 1 New York-Newark-Jersey City 739,144 2 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 528,248 3 San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward 460,252 4 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara 169,026 What US city has the highest Chinese population? New YorkNote: Chinese also includes those identifying as Taiwanese.Share this chart: City Chinese population New York 798,000 Los […]
How would you describe Argentina?
Argentina is a vast country located in the southern part of South America.Argentina is bordered by the Andes Mountains and Chile to the west. To the east of the Andes, the interior of the country is flat, fertile grassland called the Pampas. The eastern border of the country is the Atlantic Ocean. What are the […]
Why is Panama famous for?
Panama is known as a transit country because of the Panama Canal. While the country is known for its famous canal, its natural attractions include birding, whitewater rafting, and snorkeling tours.Panama forms a natural land bridge, connecting South and Central America. What is the most important thing in Panama? Panama Canal Let’s start with the […]
Why do Bolivians eat coca leaves?
Coca leaves were declared an illegal substance under the 1961 UN convention on narcotic drugs.Many indigenous Bolivians consider the coca bush a sacred plant and chewing its leaves or brewing them into a tea is very popular. Bolivia’s 2009 constitution even declared the coca leaf “a cultural patrimony”. What does coca leaves do for your […]
What is Argentina’s etiquette?
Most Argentines eat with a knife in the right hand and a fork in the left hand. Using a toothpick in public is considered bad manners. Blowing one’s nose or clearing one’s throat at the table is also considered poor manners. Eating on public transport is seen as poor etiquette. What is considered rude in […]
Do Colombians identify as white?
White Colombians are the Colombian descendants of European people. According to the 2018 Census 87% of Colombians do not identify with any ethnic group, thus being either White or Mestizo, which are not categorized separately. What race are Colombians considered? Public Library of Science (PLOS) genetic research determined that the average Colombian (of all races) […]
Is Chile or Argentina more expensive?
Years of economic mismanagement and economic depression has led to rampant inflation, a black market for currency, and high prices for just about everything in Argentina and the cost of living in Chile is today 18% more expensive than in Argentina. Is it cheaper to live in Chile or Argentina? Argentina is 27.5% cheaper than […]