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Costa Rican cuisine is quite mild (especially when considering the cuisines of its neighbours) and is made up of fresh fruits (plantain, avocado, watermelon, mango, pineapple and coconuts), lots of vegetables (artichokes, sweet...

You’ll find that there’s no real dress code though you might be surprised to find that Costa Ricans are a little more conservative than their north American counterparts, so you’ll rarely see men wearing short...

Popular dishes in Panama include arroz con pollo (chicken with rice), ceviche (raw seafood and fish), bollos (mashed corn cooked in a banana leaf), carimañola (meat pies similar to empanadas), and fried plantains. Intern...

Tipping is a little more widely spread in Panama that in some of its neighbours, particularly in more expensive establishments, where you’ll often find that a tip is included in the bill.

Foodies should try some of Mexico city’s wonderful modern cuisine at either Enrique Olivera’s Mexican Ramen bar Pujol, or one of the many delicious taco stands that line the city’s frantic streets. Those who a...

You'll generally find that Mexicans put little stock in formal etiquette, relying instead on their warmth and personality. Be sure to note little things such as waiting for a woman to offer her hand before shaking it, and perha...

Caribbean, Maya, Creole, and Garifuna cultures have all shaped Belizean food, which is very colourful.

People in Belize are usually calm and polite, so keeping a friendly tone will go a long way. In most places, you can wear casual clothes, but when you go to a village or a cultural site, you should wear clothes that are more mo...

Guatemala City is home to many of the nation's libraries and museums, including the National Archives, the National Library, and the Museum of Archeology and Ethnology, which has an extensive collection of Maya artifacts.

Many traditional foods in Guatemalan cuisine are based on Mayan cuisine and prominently feature maize, chilies, and black beans as key ingredients. Traditional dishes also include a variety of stews, including Kak'ik (Kak-ik), ...