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Planning to experience Easter in Guatemala? Learn about the impressive Holy Week processions, the art of alfombra-making, traditional foods, and travel tips for navigating this busy but rewarding cultural celebration.Easter in Guatemala...
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Salvadoran blogger Eddie Galdamez offers his recommendations for the best places to enjoy and experience Easter in El Salvador. Next week is Semana Santa (Easter week), one of the most important religious and...
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Planning to spend Easter in Belize? This peak travel season offers the perfect glimpse into Belizean culture through Good Friday processions, family gatherings, horse races, hot cross buns, and more!Belize puts its...
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What’s better for you as a potential expat/immigrant in Costa Rica? To get Costa Rica residency or to continue doing visa runs every six months? The answer depends on you. One certain thing...
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A guide to our favorite towns and villages around Lake Atitlán in Guatemala.Lake Atitlán in Guatemala attracts travelers, locals, and expats alike with its natural beauty. Open any guidebook (do people still...
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Are you planning on traveling Central America solo? These wellness travel tips for women blend safety, relaxation, and real experiences.Central America’s got a lot going for it with its ancient ruins, tropical...
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A country-by-country guide to Starlink in Central America: Where it works, where it doesn’t, and what it means for expats and nomads.Internet in Central America certainly isn’t the headache it used to...
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Most people in Guatemala get around on the chicken bus. Local writer Jake Stamp takes you on a journey from Antigua to Chimaltenango.Those who grew up in North America may remember the...
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What’s the best Central American country for travel? You know, for taking a vacation in or exploring as a tourist? We asked AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Grok what they...
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Looking for possible relocation options? These five small towns in El Salvador provide authentic living options with strong community connections, natural beauty, and increasingly attractive real estate markets.El Salvador often gets overlooked...
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We asked AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Grok the same question: “What’s the best Central American country to live in?” Their answers reveal fascinating differences in analysis style and accuracy.Unless...
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Statistics matter and how statistics are presented matter. In this annually updated article, we talk about how the Costa Rica homicide rate in 2024 compared with its Central American neighbors (and also...
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We list the most English-speaking countries in Central America from the easiest and most obvious on down. If you’re finding Spanish difficult, this article might be for you.A few of our articles...
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Costa Rica vs Panama through expat/immigrant eyes. Real experiences and honest comparisons from those who chose one country over the other for their new home.Central America is a popular consideration for potential...
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How long can you expect to stay in the country with a Costa Rica tourist visa? Is the 180-day stay an automatic given for tourists and perpetual tourists?“I had to have an...
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Scuba diving in El Salvador: Discover volcanic crater lakes with thermal vents, Pacific Ocean shipwrecks, and interesting marine life.El Salvador is one of Central America’s surfing meccas, and while it’s typically what...
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Your guide to duty-free shopping in Central America. Learn about the Golfito and Corozal Free Zones in Costa Rica and Belize, plus airport and frontier shopping.Central America has never been a great...
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What you should you know about driving in Belize: local customs, license requirements, road conditions, and insider tips from current residents.Driving in Belize requires understanding both official regulations and real-world practices. Whether...
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Looking for the best Guatemala souvenirs while on your travels? Our guide helps you figure out what to buy while exploring the Land of Eternal Spring.One of the best things about travel...
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In the light of recent Costa Rica gentrification protests and online debates, we look at the issue from the point of view of locals, foreign residents, and the tourism industry.A growing debate...
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