1. Bartolome Island “Postcard Island” – Incredible views and scenery. Famous Pinnacle Rock. 5 out of 15 Galapagos BIG15 wildlife: Galapagos penguin, Galapagos sea lion, Galapagos hawk, marine iguana, frigatebird (great and magnificent) What is the most unusual island in the Galapagos? Isabela Island (Galápagos) Native name: Isabela Archipelago Galápagos Islands Area 4,586 km2 (1,771 […]
What times do Colombians eat?
In Colombia you eat five times a day. Mealtimes are breakfast, 9:30 snack, lunch, the afternoon tea and dinner. This is the Colombian way of eating, and their food schedule throughout. This half of the presentation will only be about schedule and what they eat. How many meals do Colombians eat a day? three mealsLike […]
How is Bolivia different from other Spanish speaking countries?
Among Latin American countries, Bolivia is quite unique. It’s the only landlocked nation in the continent and it’s also the country with the largest indigenous population in the region. How is Bolivian Spanish different? It is somewhat similar to Andean Spanish but differs in intonation and the use of idiomatic expressions, due to the mixture […]
Is it safe to go to La Paz Bolivia?
La Paz is not a very safe city which can be concluded from its ranking, so common standard precautions should be applied and tourists should be very careful of pickpockets and bag-snatching. Special attention should be paid to suspicious behavior, especially in crowded places. Is La Paz Bolivia safe for tourists? There have been a […]
Which side of Costa Rica has clear water?
south Caribbean. Unless a big hurricane swell moves in, Manzanillo to almost Punta Mona on the south Caribbean coast will offer the clearest waters in Costa Rica for the next few months. For the rest of the year, the clear is to be found offshore in the Pacific. Which side of Costa Rica has better […]
What geographical features does Guatemala have?
Guatemala is a country of volcanoes, mountains, and beaches on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. From the Cuchamatán Mountains in the western highlands, to the coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, this small country is marked by contrasts. Three of Guatemala’s 30 volcanoes are still active. How is geography important […]
Is voting mandatory in Peru?
In Peru, the people directly elect a head of state (the president) as well as a legislature.The whole election process is held by the National Jury of Elections and the National Office of Electoral Processes. Peru has compulsory voting. Is it voting mandatory? In the U.S., no one is required by law to vote in […]
Are Colombians Spanish or Hispanic?
For example, Mexicans, Argentinians, Colombians, among others are considered Hispanics. They can also be considered Latinos, as they are each part of a Latin American country. Are Colombians considered Hispanic? Colombians are the seventh-largest population of Hispanic origin living in the United States, accounting for 2% of the U.S. Hispanic population in 2017. Since 2000, […]
What is helping Bolivia’s economy?
Bolivia is classified by the World Bank to be a lower middle income country.Economy of Bolivia. Country group Developing/Emerging Lower-middle income economy Statistics Population 11,353,142 (2018) GDP $43.100 billion (nominal, 2021 est.) $105.063 billion (PPP, 2021 est.) GDP rank 91th (nominal, 2021) 92th (PPP, 2021) How has Bolivia reduced poverty? Economic growth led to wage […]
What is family like in Honduras?
Honduran People and Community On average, families have between two and three children. Rural families are usually larger than urban ones. Girls help with taking care of younger children and conducting household chores from an early age. Honduran parents tend to be very protective, especially of their daughters. How important is family in Honduras? The […]
Who was in Brazil before the Portuguese?
As with many South American countries, the history of Brazil begins with indigenous people, and dates back over 10,000 years. The first inhabitants of Brazil were native indigenous “Indians” (“indios” in Portuguese) who lived mainly on the coast and alongside rivers in tribes. Who were the original inhabitants of Brazil? The original Brazilians were the […]
Is Chilean Hispanic or Latino?
Chileans are mostly diverse, their ancestry can be fully South European as well as mixed with Indigenous and other European heritage. They commonly identify themselves as both Latino and white. Some Chilean-owned stores and restaurants advertise as French and Italian. Why do Chileans immigrate to the US? Chileans began to immigrate to the US for […]
What activities do people in Chile do?
Mountaineering. Volcan Lanin, one of the highest volcanoes in Patagonia’s “Ring of Fire”. Trekking and Hiking. Trekkers hike up a hill on their trek in Torres del Paine. Rafting and Kayaking. Tourist Kayaking on a river in Chile. Kitesurfing. Mountain Biking. Skiing. Sandboarding. What do most people do for a living in Chile? Many people […]
Are there cannibals in Colombia?
According to Semana, the admitted cannibals are not in prison, but free as they became government witnesses and are testifying against other members of their neo-paramilitary group. What kind of Indians are in Colombia? Major ethnic groups Arhuacos/Ijka. Awá Coconuco. Guambiano/Misak. Guane. Inga. Kamsá (Sibundoy) Kankuamo. Who were the original inhabitants of Colombia? MesoamericansThe earliest […]
How much is pension in Peru?
The maximum monthly pension benefit is PEN 857.36 (USD 254 or 62.5% of average wage and 92% of the minimum wage), and the system guarantees a minimum pension benefit of PEN 500 (USD 148 or 36% of average wage and 54% of the minimum wage), increased from PEN 415 in June 2019. Does Peru have […]