The colony of Dutch Brazil had a difficult time of attracting Dutch colonists to immigrate and colonize in Brazil, as the main attraction of the colony was the extreme riches one could reap from starting a sugar plantation, as it was one of the few major market exporters of sugar to Europe at the time. […]

10 Things to Know Before Visiting Uruguay Currency. The currency in Uruguay is the Uruguayan peso. Weather and Seasons. If you’re going to a coastal city or town off season, brace yourself for complete solitude. Diversity. Late-Night Culture. Free Activities. Public Transport. Street Markets. When in Doubt, Ask a Local. Is Uruguay safe for tourists? […]

Tupian. Tupian was the principal language of Brazil’s native peoples before European contact, and it became the lingua franca between Indians and Portuguese traders, missionaries, adventurers, and administrators; it was widely used in the Amazon region and western Brazil until the 19th century. Who was in Brazil before the Portuguese? As with many South American […]

Spanish: The Official Language Of Honduras The Spanish language spoken by the Hondurans was passed to them by the colonialists many years ago.The Spanish spoken in Honduras is similar to that spoken in El Savador and Nicaragua. Today, the widely spoken language in Honduras is the Castilian language. How did Honduras start speaking Spanish? The […]

90 days. U.S. citizens traveling to Chile for recreation, tourism, business, or academic conferences do not need to obtain a visa prior to their arrival in Chile. A Tourist Card will be issued for a stay of up to 90 days. How can I stay in Chile for a year? A Chile Temporary Resident Visa […]

According to Bloomberg News, as of 2011, studies show that Colombia is the world’s largest cocaine producer. The United States of America is the world’s largest consumer of cocaine and other illegal drugs. Is Colombia still a drug country? Colombia remains the world’s top producer of cocaine, churning out about 1,228 metric tons of the […]

25 de Mayo: National Day This is one of the most important holidays in Argentina. It is celebrated as Argentina’s independence day but is actually celebrating a series of events that lead up to the May Revolution and ultimately Argentina’s independence from Spain. What is the most celebrated holiday in Argentina? National holidays such as […]

Time to learn more about the 20 Spanish words to know in Peru! Being polite in Spanish Thank you (very much)! = ¡ Muchas gracias! ( Excuse me (to get past)! = ¡ Perdone! / You’re welcome! = ¡ Excuse me = ¡ Perdone! / How do you say thank you in Peru? A simple […]

This is a list of wars involving the Plurinational State of Bolivia and its predecessor states from 1809 to the present.List of wars involving Bolivia. Conflict Constitutional Revolution of Sucre (1865–1866) Combatant 1 Bolivia Combatant 2 Constitutional Rebels Results Victory Government victory Has Bolivia ever had a civil war? The Bolivian Civil War, also known […]

Chilean families are some of the smallest in Latin America, with most parents having one or two children. Chilean culture tends to be very family-focused, and children are taught to have a strong respect for their parents. Chile is not the typical Latin machista society. How are people from Chile like? Chileans are genetically and […]

The Costa Rican visa policy permits the Philippine nationals to visit Costa Rica on visa-free. The visa-free policy allows Philippine citizens to stay in Costa Rica for up to 90 days. The duration of stay can be extended beyond the given days, incurring an extension fee. Can a Filipino travel to Costa Rica right now? […]

Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Panama should cost around B/. 7.19 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Panama is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices. How […]

T-shirts and jeans are very popular among young men, while dresses and short skirts are the favorites among women. Jeans are the most widely used clothing apparel in Brazil, and come in various styles, designs and textures. Women’s jeans fit snugly and taper loosely at the feet. What is the most common clothing in Brazil? […]

1854. By the nineteenth century, slaves formed the heart of Peru’s plantation labour force. Despite opposition from local slave owners, José de San Martin – the ‘liberator’ of Peru – ordered that slave trade be abolished in 1821. Slavery itself, however, was not finally abolished until 1854. When did the last country abolish slavery? 1981The […]