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All about Easter in Costa Rica: A look at traditional Semana Santa myths, seafood feasts, and why it’s the best time of year to explore San José.Easter in Costa Rica doesn’t have...
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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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New nonstop flights from the U.S. to Central America are creating easier access to this nearby tropical region—Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, and the other countries nestled on the lush ribbon between North...
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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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The number of U.S. retirees living abroad is growing at an astonishing rate. In 2019, the Social Security Administration stated that 431,000 benefit payments were sent overseas. Last year, the number jumped...
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The number of U.S. retirees living abroad is growing at an astonishing rate. In 2019, the Social Security Administration stated that 431,000 benefit payments were sent overseas. Last year, the number jumped...
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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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Costa Rica is one of the most popular retirement havens in Central America. Expats have been flocking here for more than 40 years. And when you are living in Costa Rica you...
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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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Even if you never fly the Seattle-based carrier, you should want to earn Alaska Airlines miles. They're easily the most valuable miles among the big U.S. airlines … and arguably in the...
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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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How do buy-one, get-one flights this summer and fall sound? Here's your chance to try out the Southwest Companion Pass – and get it easier than ever: Book just one roundtrip Southwest...
