It might not have the cache of neighboring Colombia, but coffee has been grown in Peru since the 1700s, and the country is among the world’s top 20 producers. Locally grown beans are ubiquitous. Peruvians take their coffee strong, black or with a little evaporated milk, and a spoon or two of sugar. What is […]

Religion in Guatemala is fairly complex, with traditional Mayan spirituality still very much a presence, particularly in the highlands, along with Catholicism and the more recent incursions of Evangelical Christianity. In much smaller numbers, Guatemala’s Jewish population is centered in Guatemala City. What are some beliefs in Guatemala? Religious Beliefs In Guatemala Rank Belief System […]

Spanish Empire. It was conquered by the Spanish Empire in the 16th century, which established a Viceroyalty with jurisdiction over most of its South American domains. The nation declared independence from Spain in 1821, but consolidated only after the Battle of Ayacucho three years later. Why did the Spanish colonize Peru? The Inca Empire had […]

Costa Rica is known for its incredible national parks, where tourists can enjoy some thrilling activities like river rafting, canyoning, cave tubing, and zip lining. It’s also one of the best places for animal lovers to discover some interesting wildlife like macaws, sea turtles, and adorable sloths. Why is Costa Rica a famous country in […]

federal republic. Brazil is a federal republic with a president, a National Congress, and a judiciary. From 1888 until recently, the country struggled with democracy. Is Brazil a developing country? Brazil is a developing country and it continues to face the challenges associated with third world countries. Some of them include; a high birth rate, […]

Peruvian culture is a beautiful mix of Hispanic and native traditions. The Quechua and the Aymara are the two main native cultures of Peru, both of whom speak their native languages. These Inca descendants have successfully preserved and developed their proud cultures despite the creeping in of globalization. What are 3 interesting things about Peru? […]

Is Panama Considered a Third-World Country?Due to other important business sectors include banking, commerce, and tourism, Panama is considered a World Bank high-income country. Panama currently ranks 57th in the Human Development Index (HDI) as a country with very high human development. Is Panama a developed or developing country? Costa Rica, along with a group […]

Guayaquil is the largest… As the focus of Ecuador’s international trade and domestic commerce, it is economically the country’s most important city. There are sugar refineries, iron foundries, machine shops, tanneries, and sawmills, as well as fabricating and processing plants for a variety of light consumer goods. Why is Guayaquil famous? Guayaquil, also known as […]

The Global Green Economy Indexâ„¢ (GGEI) measures the green economic performance of 60 countries and 70 cities in the world with regard to leadership and climate change, efficiency sectors, markets and investment, and environment and natural capital. Is Costa Rica the most sustainable? Costa Rica was named the second more sustainable country in the world […]

In America, it is the oldest of the pre-Hispanic civilizations, surpassing the Olmec civilization by 1500 years, another important civilizational focus located in Mesoamerica.Caral. Location Lima Region, Peru Coordinates 10°53′37″S 77°31′13″WCoordinates: 10°53′37″S 77°31′13″W Type Settlement History Founded c. 2600 BC What was the first city in Peru? Caral in Peru is the oldest city in […]

Economy of Guatemala Statistics Main industries sugar, textiles and clothing, furniture, chemicals, petroleum, metals, rubber, tourism Ease-of-doing-business rank 96th (easy, 2020) External Exports $11.12 billion (2017 est.) What are 3 major industries? Major industries Agriculture. Manufacturing. Services. What is Guatemala main source of income? agricultureGuatemala has the largest economy in Central America, according to the […]

Getting a Visa in Nicaragua Nicaragua has a retiree program similar to Costa Rica’s. First, someone must gain residency; then they can get a retirement visa. Is it safe for an American to live in Nicaragua? That said, Nicaragua is still one of the safest countries to live in Latin America and the safest place […]

Bushmaster. The Bushmaster is the longest and more robust venomous snake in Central America. It can measure up to 250 cm, but the average adult measures between 190 and 210 cm. It has a medium-sized head, well differentiated, and is characterized by a round snout profile. What is the biggest snake in Costa Rica? Bushmaster […]

Pollo a la Brasa 10 and S/. 14, depending on the location and the sophistication of the restaurant (according to the INEI statistics, a quarter pollo a la brasa in Lima ranges from S/. 7.50 to S/. 19.50). How much does chicken cost in Peru? Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,500$ (5,926S/.) without […]

20.5%. As of 2018, 20.5% of the population of Peru is at or below the poverty line, constituting around 6,765,000 people. Only 2.8% (~924,000 people) of the Peruvian population find themselves in extreme poverty. What is Peru poverty level? Peru poverty rate for 2018 was 22.30%, a 1.9% decline from 2017. Peru poverty rate for […]