Why Spending US Dollars in Costa Rica Is Harder Than It Looks
Spending US dollars in Costa Rica is possible almost everywhere, and it quietly costs you money. The colon is strong...
August 19, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Seven Costa Rica National Parks and What Each One Costs
Costa Rica national parks now sell most tickets online only, with timed entry and daily caps. Here are seven parks,...
August 19, 2026
São Paulo Ranks Eighth in a New Digital Nomad City Index
A digital nomad city ranking published this week puts Seoul first and São Paulo eighth. It is the only Latin...
August 19, 2026
Venezuela Oil Exports Up 19.7% This Year, PDVSA Says
Venezuela oil exports rose 19.7% this year, PDVSA says, as output nears 1.245 million barrels a day and Caracas sets...
August 19, 2026
Travel Site Names La Paz Mexico’s Safest Undiscovered Beach Town
The safest undiscovered Mexico destination claim points at La Paz. We traced it, and the evidence behind it is a...
August 19, 2026
Three Cheap Mexican Beach Towns as Cancún Prices Climb
Cheap Mexican beach towns still exist away from the resort corridors. Here are three, with published prices, travel advisory levels...
August 19, 2026
United Adds a Nonstop Dulles to Cartagena Flight in December
The new Dulles to Cartagena flight starts 17 December, four times a week, year-round. It is the first US carrier...
August 19, 2026
Guyana GDP Per Capita Now Overtakes the United States, Adjusted for Prices
Guyana GDP per capita has passed the United States on a purchasing-power basis, IMF and World Bank data show. In...
August 19, 2026
Buying Property in Mexico as a US Retiree: How Not to Get Scammed
Buying property in Mexico means a bank trust near the coast and a notario who is not your agent. Some...
August 19, 2026