On the opposite end of the spectrum, the price of a Big Mac in Venezuela is $8.35, according to the index. What country had the highest Big Mac price in July 2020? At 7.04 U.S. dollars, Switzerland has the most expensive Big Macs in the world, according to the July 2021 Big Mac index. How […]

It is safe to drive in Nicaragua. However, I recommend avoiding night driving if possible. There are farm animals, cars without lights, pedestrian and bicycles which can cause roads hazards. If you limit your driving to daylight hours you should enjoy the trip. Is Nicaragua safe to drive through? Make no mistake, driving in Nicaragua […]

Jobs in the country are available in everything from agriculture and tourism to the arts and sciences, and the expat network is extensive and easy to tap into. Several university programs and college programs worldwide allow students to work on a part-time basis preferably 20 hours over a week. Can I work while study in […]

Caipirinha. Caipirinha (Portuguese pronunciation: [kajpiˈɾĩj̃ɐ]) is Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaça (sugarcane hard liquor), sugar, and lime.Caipirinha. IBA official cocktail Type Cocktail Primary alcohol by volume Cachaça Served On the rocks; poured over ice Standard garnish sugarcane, lime(ingredient) What is Brazil’s most popular drink? cachaçaAs Brazil’s most popular spirit, cachaça is distilled throughout the […]

Several companies in Costa Rica produce iced tea drinks, but the most popular is Tropical. Its lineup includes regular té frio, té frio con melocoton (“peach flavored iced tea”), té frio con té verde manzana (“green apple flavored iced tea”), and té frio con limon (“lime flavored iced tea”). What is the traditional drink of […]

Republic of the Equator. The country’s name means “Equator” in Spanish, truncated from the Spanish official name, República del Ecuador ( lit. “Republic of the Equator”), derived from the former Ecuador Department of Gran Colombia established in 1824 as a division of the former territory of the Royal Audience of Quito. What does Ecuador mean […]

The most widely spoken language in Ecuador is Spanish, more than 2.3 million use it as their primary language. Besides Spanish, there are about 24 other indigenous languages also in use here. What is Ecuador’s main language? Ecuador’s official language is Spanish, but Quichua, the lingua franca of the Inca Empire, is spoken by many […]

Peruvian economic performance has been tied to exports, which provide hard currency to finance imports and external debt payments. Peru’s main exports are copper, gold, zinc, textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, manufactures, machinery, services and fish meal. What is Peru’s biggest industry? The GDP of Peru is dominated mainly by the service industry, followed by the manufacturing […]

Since 2017, 9 countries in Latin America and Caribbean (Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Chile, Ecuador, Dominican Republic and Caribbean Netherlands) have stopped providing visa-free access to Venezuelans following the ongoing refugee crisis and reinstated visa requirements for those seeking to Does Venezuelan need visa for Panama? Under the new policy, all Venezuelans […]

Roman Catholicism is the state religion, but the government generally upholds people’s religious freedom in practice. An study made by the University of Costa Rica in 2021 showed that 47% of Costa Ricans were Roman Catholics, 27% non-religious, 19% Evangelical Christians and 1% Traditional Protestants. What are the three main religions in Costa Rica? According […]

Tap water in Costa Rica is generally clean and safe to drink. In some areas of the country, though, mainly on the Caribbean side and in non-touristy pockets around the country, it’s best to stick to bottled water.If you have any doubt, bottled water is widely available to purchase. Can you brush your teeth with […]

Economy of Costa Rica Statistics Labor force 2,392,432 (2019) 54.4% employment rate (2018) Unemployment 8.2% (2016) Main industries medical equipment, food processing, textiles and clothing, construction materials, fertilizer, plastic products Ease-of-doing-business rank 74th (easy, 2020) What is Costa Rica’s main economy? Costa Rica has a stable economy and a relatively high standard of living. Actually […]

Brazil is the most religious country in Latin America, with approximately 90 percent of all Brazilians associating themselves with some religion. What percentage of Brazil is religious? Religions: Roman Catholic 64.6%, other Catholic 0.4%, Protestant 22.2% (includes Adventist 6.5%, Assembly of God 2.0%, Christian Congregation of Brazil 1.2%, Universal Kingdom of God 1.0%, other Protestant […]

Yes, we do. Here, it is named “pavo” (pah-boh). It’s not common to have turkey in daily food, but for Christmas it’s one of the most common dishes, in various recipes of stuffed turkey, competing in peruvian preference with chicken and pig based dishes. Are turkeys native to Peru? The name of the North American […]