Costa Rica’s long-running Playa Blanca access dispute escalates after authorities remove barriers and reopen a contested public route.

Your Netflix catalog changes, some accounts are still tied to a phone number you no longer have, and WhatsApp turns into the app you use most. Here’s what happens to your online life when you move to ...

Sargassum, the brown seaweed that washes ashore across the Caribbean in huge quantities most years, is a major concern for travelers to Belize. This guide to sargassum in Belize explains what it is, ...

How does mail in Central America work? Learn about post offices, private couriers, Miami forwarders, postal codes, and more.

This article looks at wildlife in Central America through the animals most closely associated with each country and the places where they are most often seen. Rather than cataloging every species, it ...

Central American food is more varied than its reputation for rice and beans suggests. This FAQ looks at what people really eat across the region, the cultures that shaped its cuisines, and what ...

A practical guide to getting around Guatemala, covering public buses, tourist shuttles, domestic flights, boats, taxis, and local transport across the country. Getting around Guatemala depends on ...

Learn how people use cash in Central America as we rank all seven countries from most cash-dependent to least and explain each country’s payment culture. If you’re under a certain age, you probably ...

This guide gives expats a clear view of the Nicaragua real estate market in 2025. It explains ownership laws, the buying process, taxes, financing options, and the areas where foreign buyers are most ...

Snorkeling is one of the easiest ways to experience Belize’s marine environment, and the country offers reliable access to shallow coral, clear water, and protected reserves. This guide highlights the ...

In this article, Casey Halloran examines the implications of short-term rentals in Costa Rica and offers some strategies for sustainable tourism management to preserve both local communities and the ...

Cooking gas cylinders are part of everyday life in Central America. In this article, we look at why LPG is so widely used and how the system differs from natural gas. The other day burglars robbed my ...