Central America

Costa Rica Beach Restaurant Prices Spark National Debate After $54 Breakfast Bill

by James Dyde
December 19, 2024
Costa Rica, Daily Life, Eating, News, Opinion, Travel

A $54 breakfast bill in Nosara ignites heated discussion about Costa Rica beach restaurant prices, tourism sustainability, and local accessibility.

What Are the Most Crypto-Friendly Countries in Central America?

by CA Staff
June 2, 2025
Business, Opinion

A country-by-country guide to the most crypto-friendly countries in Central America for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency enthusiasts.

Nicaragua Cost of Living: Real Experiences From Expats Who Made the Move

by CA Staff
December 13, 2024
Daily Life, Nicaragua, Opinion

Learn from expat experiences about real housing costs, utility bills, and lifestyle adjustments in Nicaragua.

Airbnb Hosts Face New Reporting Requirements as Costa Rica Tightens Tax Rules in 2025

by CA Staff
December 11, 2024
Costa Rica, Legal, News, Real Estate, Travel

Costa Rica becomes first Latin American country to implement OECD digital platform tax rules. From 2025, Airbnb hosts must report detailed rental income data as authorities tackle unlicensed vacation rentals.

A Guide to Punta Pacifica: Panama City’s Luxury Waterfront Enclave

by Lee Elliott
December 6, 2024
Panama, Real Estate, Travel

Discover Punta Pacifica, Panama City’s premier waterfront neighborhood. Luxury condos, world-class amenities, and stunning ocean views in Central America’s most exclusive community.

Where is Recreational Marijuana Legal in Central America?

by CA Staff
December 4, 2024
Legal, Travel

A country-by-country guide to where recreational marijuana use is legal, illegal, or decriminalized in Central America.

Is El Salvador Really Safe? Expats and Locals Share Their Views

Is El Salvador safe in 2024? Expats and locals share real experiences, revealing dramatic changes in what was once one of the world’s most dangerous countries.