How to Celebrate Easter in Guatemala
Experience Easter in Guatemala through its famous street carpets, solemn processions, and traditional foods. Discover why it’s considered the best Semana Santa in the region.
James Dyde
James Dyde is a British immigrant to Costa Rica and the editor of this website. He has lived in Central America since 2000 and retains a deep love for the region. He lives in Escazu, Costa Rica.
How to Celebrate Easter in Costa Rica
All about Easter in Costa Rica: Semana Santa myths, seafood feasts, and why San José shines when the beaches pack out.
How to Celebrate Easter in Belize
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!
Fighting Gentrification in Costa Rica: Some Possible Solutions From Around the World
Costa Rica’s beach communities face a gentrification crisis as rents skyrocket, pricing out locals. We look at how other countries tackle similar struggles with innovative policies to balance tourism’s boom with the soul of ‘pura vida.’
Starlink in Central America – A Straightforward Guide for Travelers and Expats
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.
Calling All Birdwatchers and Nature Lovers: Centroamerica Big Day Kicks Off This Weekend!
Join the Centroamerica Big Day on March 15! Spot birds across Central America in this 24-hour birdwatching adventure.
A Rough Guide to the 2025 Belize Election
Today is election day in Belize! Here’s a rough guide for expats, foreigners, and the uninitiated.
Irish Bars in Central America: Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
If you’re in Central America searching for a place to wet your whistle this coming St. Patrick’s Day, look no further. Here are five Irish bars in Central America to celebrate in 2025 (plus honorary Irish places for the day in Belize and Nicaragua).
“What’s the Best Central American Country to Live In?”: How Five Different AI Platforms Respond
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.
Comparing the 2024 Costa Rica Homicide Rates With the Rest of Central America (and the Wider World)
Explore the 2024 Costa Rica homicide rate in context of regional trends. While Costa Rica saw modest improvement, it ranks third highest in Central America as other countries show significant progress.