Is Panama Part Of Central America?
Is Panama part of Central America? On a map it obviously is. But actually, it’s not that simple. This article explains why Panama is traditionally… Read More »Is Panama Part Of Central America?
Opinion
Living In Nicaragua In An Age Of Insurrection
¨Too soon we get old and too late we get smart¨, my uncle Bob used to tell me as he bounced me on his knee.… Read More »Living In Nicaragua In An Age Of Insurrection
A Quick Guide To The Players At The Nicaraguan National Dialogue
Occasionally, so-called reality TV turns into real broadcasting reality, not just showbiz spin doctoring. The national dialogue that began yesterday morning in Managua to end… Read More »A Quick Guide To The Players At The Nicaraguan National Dialogue
What Country Has The Best (And Worst) Roads In Central America?
Once they cross the Rio Grande and find themselves in Latin America (AKA Mexico), the state of the roads surprises many gringos. They expect donkey… Read More »What Country Has The Best (And Worst) Roads In Central America?
Nicaragua Update: Is Nicaragua Safe To Visit Right Now?
Is Nicaragua safe to visit right now? That’s a question we’ve been asked a lot over the past two weeks. Nine days ago, as Nicaragua burned and… Read More »Nicaragua Update: Is Nicaragua Safe To Visit Right Now?
The Nicaragua Protests: A Central American “Arab Spring”?
Here at CentralAmerica.com, we try to deal with all aspects of life in Central America, country by country. For example, our last Nicaragua article was… Read More »The Nicaragua Protests: A Central American “Arab Spring”?
Speaking Spanish In Central America (Or How Not To Be A Typical Gringo)
Speaking Spanish in Central America is essential for truly knowing the region, and unfortunately not enough expats and tourists bother to try. New languages are hard to… Read More »Speaking Spanish In Central America (Or How Not To Be A Typical Gringo)
A Tale Of Two Countries: Inequality In Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a divided country. Attorney Rafael Valverde talks about inequality in Costa Rica in three key sectors; education, security, and healthcare. Costa Rica… Read More »A Tale Of Two Countries: Inequality In Costa Rica
What’s Better? Costa Rica Residency or the Visa Run Shuffle?
Updated March 24, 2021 What’s better for you as a potential expat/immigrant in Costa Rica? To get Costa Rica residency or to continue doing visa… Read More »What’s Better? Costa Rica Residency or the Visa Run Shuffle?
A Glass Of Merlot (Or Why Doing Business In Costa Rica Can Be Challenging)
Attorney Rafael Valverde muses on how the culture of “style over substance” can make doing business in Costa Rica needlessly difficult and complicated. I subscribe… Read More »A Glass Of Merlot (Or Why Doing Business In Costa Rica Can Be Challenging)