The Dollar is Below 450 Colones. What Can Costa Rica’s Tourism Businesses Actually Do?
What can Costa Rica’s tourism businesses do about the ever strengthening colon? We look at raising prices, cutting costs, changing currencies, and taking the hit.
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Forex Trading for Expats in Central America: What You Need to Know
A simple guide to forex trading for expats in Central America, covering how currency trading works, the risks involved, taxes, brokers, and daily life.
How Much Does a Big Mac Cost in Central America in 2026?
A look at the 2026 Big Mac Index and what it says about Central America. Which countries are included, how the region’s prices compare with the United States and the rest of Latin America, and what has changed over the past eight years.
Where Cash is King in Central America
Learn where cash is still king in Central America. We rank all seven countries from most cash-dependent to least and explain how people really pay.
Understanding Money and Currency in Central America
Understanding currency in Central America is easier once you know the basics. Learn how US dollars, local currencies, cash, cards, and exchange rates actually work across the region.
Where Expats Overspend in Panama
Wondering about the cost of living in Panama? This guide shows where expats in Panama City spend too much and how to avoid it.
Costa Rica President-Elect Laura Fernández on the Dollar-to-Colón Exchange Rate: “Our Economy Has Changed”
Costa Rica’s incoming president frames the exchange rate as structural and rules out executive intervention.
Belize and the Remote Work Opportunity: A New Path to Economic Resilience
Belize has an opportunity to benefit from remote work through stable foreign income, infrastructure investment, and modern financial services if policies align.
US Expat Taxes in Central America: Is Taxes for Expats the Right Partner?
US citizens living in Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, or Guatemala still face US tax rules. This article explains what to know and how Taxes for Expats supports expats.
A Strong Colón and a Stress Test for Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector
Tourism chambers warn the strong colón is hurting demand and employment. What it means for Costa Rica’s economy and competitiveness.