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How much is a work visa in Panama?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The cost to obtain a work permit ranges from $100 to $600 in government fees, plus legal fees. Once the Ministry of Work and Labor receives an application, it can take 1 to 3 months to decide whether to approve or deny the request. How do I get a work visa for Panama? Requirements to […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What challenges do families in Costa Rica face?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Violence towards children in Costa Rica is one of the most serious social problems of the region. The violence suffered by children can come as much from the family as from school. This physical, psychological, or even sexual violence has serious consequences on the health of the young. What is family life like in Costa […]

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Why is Caracas Venezuela famous?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Caracas, city, capital of Venezuela, and one of the principal cities of South America. It is Venezuela’s largest urban agglomeration and the country’s primary centre of industry, commerce, education, and culture. What is Caracas Venezuela known for? Caracas is also Venezuela’s cultural capital, with many restaurants, theaters, museums, and shopping centers. Caracas has some of […]

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Are there still goats in the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Like many remote islands, the Galapagos Islands that fired Charles Darwin’s imagination are both a hotbed of biodiversity and extremely vulnerable to invasive species.All 80,000 or so goats (Capra hircus) on the 58,500-hectare Santiago Island have been eradicated in just 52 months. Are there goats in the Galapagos Islands? Introduced by whalers and pirates in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

What sweet candy item first came from Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

chocolate. Guatemala is touted as the birthplace of chocolate, and there’s nowhere better than Antigua to discover the story behind the cacao bean and its importance in Mayan history. What sweet candy first came from Guatemala? Guatemala is touted as the birthplace of chocolate, with the Mayans worshiping the cacao tree and calling chocolate the […]

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When did Belize stop being British Honduras?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

British Honduras was a British Crown colony on the east coast of Central America, south of Mexico, from 1783 to 1964, then a self-governing colony, renamed Belize in June 1973, until September 1981, when it gained full independence as Belize. When did British Honduras changed to Belize? June 1973Prior to independence Belize had been a […]

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Can you hold sloths in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Please note that you cannot pet, touch or hold sloths in Costa Rica. No “sanctuary” should allow you to do this as it is extremely bad for the sloth’s health since they get very stressed out and humans can transmit bacteria and other harmful things. Is it illegal to hold a sloth in Costa Rica? […]

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How much is a gallon of gas in Honduras?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Honduras Gas Price Mean: 2.99 USD/gal Median: 3.05 USD/gal Min: 1.32 USD/gal (Dec 1995) Max: 4.73 USD/gal (Dec 2012) How much is a gallon of diesel in Honduras? For comparison, the average price of diesel in the world for this period is 36.39 Honduran lempira.Honduras Diesel prices, 15-Nov-2021. Honduras Diesel prices Litre Gallon USD 0.947 […]

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Is child marriage legal in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

b) Child marriage The legal age to get married is 18 for both women and men (Código Civil, art. 241). It can be lowered to 16 with parental consent and the approval of a judge (art. What country can you marry at 12? In Tanzania, Muslim and Hindu girls can marry at 12 as long […]

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Is Costa Rica a green country?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Costa Rica is named the third best Green Country in the World, according to the recently released 2014 Global Green Economy Indexâ„¢ (GGEI).Green tourism, also called eco-tourism and sustainable travel, is what Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica is all about. Why is Costa Rica considered a green country? Costa Rica produces most of […]

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What is the safest place to live in Honduras?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Santa Rosa de Copan The capital of the department of Copan, in Western Honduras is considered by many as the safest city in Honduras. How safe is living in Honduras? Violence has long ruled here. This Central American country actually has one of the highest murder rates in the world. Drug trafficking gangs, corruption, and […]

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Can you brush your teeth with tap water in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Guanacaste region of Costa Rica is the most affected by drought conditions and water shortages.One of the best methods to conserve water when brushing your teeth is to only use a glass or cup of water for this purpose, and this is what the New Smile Dental Group recommends. Can you brush teeth with […]

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How do you recharge the Claro in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

How does Recharge work? Call 1052 from your Claro number in Brazil. Call 1199 1995 555 from any other phone. Call 0055 1199 1995 555 from abroad. Visit the Claro website. Visit the Claro Facebook page. How do you charge Claro? How does Recharge work? Call *10 from your Claro number in Costa Rica. Call […]

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Why is Bolivia land locked?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

When Simón Bolívar established Bolivia as a nation in 1825, he claimed access to the sea at the port of Cobija, disregarding overlapping claims by Chile, which claimed that it bordered Peru at the Loa River and that Bolivia was therefore landlocked. How did Bolivia become landlocked? Bolivia lost the area after La Guerra del […]

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Why Costa Rica is bad?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In Central America and The Caribbean overall, Costa Rica is ranked the number one most peaceful country in the region out of 12. However, the homicide rate increased from 11.9 homicides per 100,000 people to 12.3 in the last year, and crime is still a significant threat to travelers in Costa Rica. What is the […]

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