The culture of Guatemala reflects strong Mayan and Spanish influences and continues to be defined as a contrast between poor Mayan villagers in the rural highlands, and the urbanized and relatively wealthy mestizos population (known in Guatemala as ladinos) who occupy the cities and surrounding agricultural plains. What is Guatemalan culture known for? Another important […]

“Costa Rica does not recognize dual citizenship and will require you to sign a statement renouncing your former citizenship. A formality … many people do keep two passports. That second passport does not release you from any of the obligations required of Costa Rican citizens, however.” Can you have dual citizenship in the US and […]

A special dinner is organized, just like during Christmas, and served at midnight, in honor to New Year’s first hours. Usually, every house organizes a party to which they invite many friends. At midnight, in the same way they burned the ‘Old Year’ each family burns fireworks and firecrackers. What are some traditions in Nicaragua? […]

12,000 people. Today, approximately 12,000 people in Belize are classified as Mennonites. Are there a lot of Mennonites in Belize? Belize is home to approximately 12,000 Mennonites, religious descendants of the Dutch Catholic Priest turned Anabaptist leader, Menno Simons (1496-1561). Today, most of the Mennonite settlements in Belize are based in the agricultural economy (Everitt […]

Why Guatemala? It’s affordable. A middle-class retirement can buy an improved lifestyle, with plenty left over to support your activities. You can attain a much higher standard of living on your social security, investments and retirement income. Why do people want to move to Guatemala? With its unrivaled blend of natural beauty, fascinating culture, and […]

Belize’s history has led to a unique, multicultural population where each culture depends on the other in ways rarely seen in other parts of the world.There are about 46,000 foreigners who have made Belize their home, including Americans, Canadians, Europeans, Chinese, Jamaicans, Central Americans, and others. Is Belize a diverse country? Like the ecosystems that […]

To the north, it is bordered by Mexico, and to the south, it connects to South America through Colombia. Seven countries make up the area of Central America, which has an estimated 2016 population of over 44.5 million.Population Growth in Central America. Country 2021 Population Density (km²) Belize 404,914 17.63 Is Central America densely populated? […]

The national dish of Argentina is asados (a variety of barbecued meat) grilled on a parillo (a large grill) that is packed with steaks; ribs; chorizo; mollejas (sweetbread), chinchulines (chitterlings) and morcilla (blood sausage). What is the most popular food in Argentina? Don’t leave Argentina without trying… Asado. The way to Argentina’s heart is through […]

República del Perú (help. info)), is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. Is Peru and Ecuador the same? The key […]

Overall, our findings suggest that the reduction of inequality and poverty in Bolivia was driven mainly by labor income growth at the lower end of the income distribution. The contribution of non-labor income (rents, transfers, remittances) was important for certain groups but relatively small. How did Bolivia reduce poverty? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) came […]

December Quick Climate Info Hottest Month December (49 °F avg) Coldest Month July (41 °F avg) Wettest Month January (3.22″ avg) Windiest Month October (7 mph avg) What are the summer months in La Paz Bolivia? Located in South America the climate in Bolivia is reversed, with winter being from June to September, and summer […]

Some expats leave Cuenca because their altitude sickness never improves. They either return home or move to a lower altitude in Ecuador. What is bad about living in Ecuador? The level of crime and political tensions in Ecuador are among some of the bad things about living in Equador. The political instability is also responsible […]

Honduras is known for its rich natural resources, including minerals, coffee, tropical fruit, and sugar cane, as well as for its growing textiles industry, which serves the international market. What attracts people to Honduras? Honduras is a tourist destination that attracts visitors to its natural environment, white and dark sand beaches, coral reefs, abundant flora […]