Great White sharks tend to stay in cooler water than what we find in the tropical waters of Costa Rica’s Pacific coastlines as well as it’s Caribbean coastlines. So you will not likely see the Great White Shark while visiting Costa Rica. Are there any shark attacks in Costa Rica? Shark attacks in Costa Rica […]

Panama is one of the world’s most exotic destinations for teaching English abroad.In order to teach English in Panama, most teachers will require TEFL certification. Private schools may require a valid teaching license from your home country. The average salary for teaching in Panama is $900 – $1,500 per month. Does Panama need teachers? Teaching […]

Lake Nicaragua is the only freshwater lake that contains several oceanic animal species. This is likely due to the fact that the lake was once an ocean bay, until it was separated by a volcanic eruption, trapping fish in the lake basin where they had to adapt to the water progressively losing its salinity. Is […]

Words for Food in Argentina In each country I have noticed small differences but not as much as with lunfardo in Argentina: Bacon was tocina but now is pancetta. What is Bacon called in Colombia? But according to the Diccionario de Americanismos the word tocineta is used in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, […]

From 1609 to 1821, the majority of Central American territories (except for what would become Belize and Panama, and including the modern Mexican state of Chiapas) were governed by the viceroyalty of New Spain from Mexico City as the Captaincy General of Guatemala. When was Central America part of Mexico? Central America was part of […]

Argentina has an “integral strategic alliance” with China, a high diplomatic status the latter reserves for only a few countries. The relationship between the two was strengthened by the government of former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who signed more than 20 treaties. Who is Argentina’s biggest ally? The United States has a positive bilateral […]

The Constitution of Peru (1993) guarantees all persons the right to own and inherit property. Can I own land in Peru? Foreign residents and nonresidents alike may buy Peruvian property. Investment in Peruvian real estate property does not require government approval, except if such property is close to Peru´s frontiers. Foreigners are restricted to own […]

What is carnival? Traditionally carnival is a Catholic festive season of merrymaking that occurs before the onset of Lent. Carnival celebrations occur all over Latin America before the onset of Lent. El Callao Carnival holds a lot of significance not just for the town of El Callao but for all Venezuelans. What is the purpose […]

Since Brazil is quite a class-conscious society, people will generally marry from a similar social background. There is a distinction between types of marriages in Brazil, namely civil and religious. However, religious marriages are on the decline, particularly in urban areas. What is marriage like in Brazil? In Brazil, a civil process is required in […]

The National Aeronaval Service has a Marine battalion, aviation security police group, an air group, naval squadron and SAR unit. Does Panama have a US military base? In Panama, all U.S. military forces departed, and bases were closed by treaty at the end of 1999. But the Pentagon retains access for military flights into and […]

Punta del Este. At least, it is for the rich of Punta del Este. Ever since wealthy Argentine and Uruguayan holidaymakers discovered this sun-drenched peninsula in the early 20th century, the city has enjoyed a reputation as a playground for the elite. Today, multimillion dollar yachts crowd bow to stern in the marina. Are there […]

In Venezuela, Castillan is the official language and is the mother tongue of the majority of Venezuelans.Chinese (400,000), Portuguese (254,000) and Italian (200,000), are the most spoken languages in Venezuela after the official language of Spanish. Wayuu is the most spoken indigenous language with 170,000 speakers. How do Venezuelans say hello? The polite and traditional […]

Re: Open containers? Belize does have a law regarding open containers of alcohol… “no person shall drink any liquor – a) on any public road; b) in any drain, culvert, street, sidewalk or any other public place, other than a “public place specified” in Section 65. Can you drink alcohol in Belize? Drinking Laws — […]

Potatoes are another Costa Rican staple, part of the starch-rich Tico diet. Pork and beef are the most commonly eaten meats, but chicken and fish dishes are also widely available, especially on the Caribbean coast. What is the most popular food in Costa Rica? The 9 Most Popular Foods in Costa Rica Gallo Pinto. Gallo […]

Peru – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Exercise increased caution in Peru due to COVID-19, crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Is Peru safe in 2021? Overall, Peru is a very safe country for travelers It’s one of the safest countries for travelers in South America, and has […]