Colombians (Spanish: Colombianos) are people identified with the country of Colombia. What do you call a Colombian man? Man / Vieja Forget the standard Spanish words of “hombre” and “mujer” to refer to men and women; in Colombia these two slang terms are much more popular. The English word “man”, but pronounced in a Colombian […]
What are Venezuela traditions?
Most Venezuelans are Catholic and celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. In Caracas, and throughout the country, festivities begin on December 16 with mass church services each morning. The final service, Misa de Aguinaldo or Misa de Gallo, occurs at midnight on Noche Buena, or Christmas Eve. What are some Venezuelan Christmas traditions? […]
What cultures are found in Central America?
In Central America there are three major regional traditions within the Spanish-American cultural tradition, but the cultural components within the traditions parallel each other: (1) the region we will call the Ladino regional tradition, and which includes the Spanish-Americans of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, What were the cultures of Central and South America? Long Before […]
How good is Argentina’s education system?
Argentina’s literacy rate is 98.1 percent – a five percent increase since the 80s. More Argentinians are reading at a higher level now than ever before. In comparison, that is 12 percent higher than the global average. Argentina’s school year runs about 200 days. How is the education system in Argentina? Education in Argentina has […]
Did Nicaragua belong to Mexico?
In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain and Nicaragua became part of the First Mexican Empire. In 1823, the empire dissolved and Nicaragua, along with Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Costa Rica joined the United Provinces of Central America. Who was Nicaragua colonized by? The country’s name is derived from Nicarao, chief of the indigenous […]
What’s the drinking age in Costa Rica?
18. Drinking Age by Country 2021 Country On Premise Drinking Age Off Premise Drinking Age Costa Rica 18 18 Liberia 18 18 Slovakia 18 18 Norway 18 18 Can 16 year olds drink in Costa Rica? The legal minimum drinking age in Costa Rica is 18 years old. However, enforcement is not necessarily strict, especially […]
What are 2 different methods of getting up to Machu Picchu from Cusco?
If you are in the city of Cusco, you should go to Poroy Station (Cusco) as a starting point to travel to the mystical Machu Picchu. There are two ways to reach this point, by taxi or private transportation service if you booked a tourist package. What are two ways to get up to Machu […]
Who has jurisdiction over the Galapagos Islands?
Ecuador. Ecuador and the Galapagos Ecuador annexed the islands in 1832, shortly after its independence and three years before Darwin’s famous Beagle voyage. The country is the closest landmass to the islands, though still lies over 600 miles to the east. What country has jurisdiction over the Galapagos? Ecuador annexed the Galapagos islands on February […]
Is Guatemala a high risk country for TB?
Tuberculosis is highly endemic in Guatemala. What country has the highest risk of TB? In 2020, the 30 high TB burden countries accounted for 86% of new TB cases. Eight countries account for two thirds of the total, with India leading the count, followed by China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and South Africa. […]
How many mountain ranges are in Argentina?
Travelers are voting Aconcagua, Monte Fitz Roy and Mercedario as the best of 43 mountain ranges in Argentina. Does Argentina have any mountain ranges? The Andes Mountain range separates Argentina from Chile in the west, while the eastern part of the country is on the Atlantic ocean.Located in the southern Andes, the Lake Region is […]
How does climate change affect Galapagos penguins?
El Niño heavily influences the Galapagos penguin populations as it makes the waters around Galapagos warmer, making their food less abundant.Increasing frequency and severity of El Niño weather events due to global climate change is a major threat to the Galapagos penguin, especially when they are at low numbers. How does climate change affect the […]
How do Costa Ricans say goodbye?
Chao. Chao = Bye. The basic way to say goodbye. Adiós = A slightly more formal way of saying goodbye. We have also heard adiós used as a sort of greeting and goodbye. What phrase do Costa Ricans use to greet or say good bye? Costa rica has a saying they use as a hello, […]
Why do they wear bowler hats in Bolivia?
Bowler hats are popular with women in Bolivia due to their strong connection to indigenous identity. Although British railway workers originally brought it in during colonization, the hats that arrived were too small. Locals sold the undersized hat in markets, becoming popular amongst local women. Why do Peruvians wear bowler hats? It was introduced into […]
Is Chile cheap or expensive?
Chile is the most developed country in South America, and it is also one of the most expensive. The prices are similar to what you can find in Europe, and in many cases the price we found was significantly higher than what we pay for the same thing in Spain. Is Chile a cheap country […]
What spiders live in Costa Rica?
5 Species Found in Costa Rica Aphonopelma seemanni. (Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula) 1 pictures. Eriophora fuliginea. 2 pictures. Eriophora ravilla. (Tropical Orb-weaver) 124 pictures. Phoneutria boliviensis. 2 pictures. Trichonephila clavipes. (Golden Silk Orb-weaver) 52 pictures. Does Costa Rica have poisonous spiders? Costa Rica is home to one of the world’s most dangerous spiders, the Banana […]