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).
How Five AI Platforms Compare Central American Countries for Travelers
What’s the best Central American country for travel? We asked AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Grok what they thought.
Five Small Towns in El Salvador for Real Estate Investment and Relocation Opportunities
Five small towns in El Salvador with strong community connections, natural beauty, and attractive real estate markets.
Is Perpetual Tourism Really Destroying Costa Rica? Unpacking Social Media Reactions to Costa Rica’s Proposed Visa Run Bill
We examine the facts about perpetual tourism in Costa Rica, taxes, jobs, and why they’re being scapegoated for deeper economic issues.
The Proposed Costa Rica Visa Run Bill: A Complete FAQ
An FAQ about Costa Rica’s proposed visa run bill, its potential impacts on tourists and residents, and the broader context of immigration and gentrification issues.
“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.
El Salvador Balances IMF Deal with Digital Ambitions: Bitcoin Purchases Continue as AI Law Positions Country as Tech Hub
El Salvador continues to buy Bitcoin while positioning itself as a tech hub with groundbreaking AI legislation.
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.
English Proficiency in Central America: A Country-by-Country Guide
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.