Carnival is a staple of Brazilian culture that is celebrated in every city of Brazil and is used as a platform for various movements related to gender, race, and more. CartaCapital Magazine of Brazil stated that “Women have changed the face of Carnival, making their agendas and gender debate visible during the revelry.” This is because the debate on harassment, reproductive rights, and other women’s rights issues have made many appearances at som…

In the Annual Global Retirement Index of 2020, published by InternationalLiving.com, Costa Rica ranks as the third best place to retire, following Portugal and Panama. The report includes ten countries, only three of which are not Spanish speaking (Malaysia, France, and Vietnam). In La Nación of San José, Marvin Barquero highlighted specific points from the International Living report that explain why Costa Rica is such a popular destination for…

…ndstill that overtook the country, a scene occurred that reflected the Brazilian people’s widespread disorientation, and suspended prior rational notions. In O Estado de S. Paulo of São Paulo Vinícius Müller, who holds a doctorate in Economic History, described how protesters demanded military intervention while chanting anthems of leftist resistance, and raised the question: is this inconsistency on their part, or the symptom of a binary and redu…

…City This was the first place in Mexico to legalize equal marriage. In addition to this important political step, Mexico City also offers a great tourist experience for LGBT+. La Zona Rosa, at the center of the city, is one of the most popular locations. Kinky, previously called Lipstick, is a gay bar in which you can sing the night away to karaoke. The bar has a terrace, the perfect place to flirt. In Mexico City, there are guides with membershi…

…odify their budgets daily, and, above all, to reduce more and more the acquisition of goods and services.” Elías Santana, creator of Micondominio.com and director of the Escuela de Ciudadanos, gave an interview to Tal Cual of Caracas, reported on June 16, 2018. For 18 years, Micondominio has been dedicated to educating owners of condominiums on how to face the hyperinflation that continues to destabilize the nation. Hyperinflation has reached 25,0…

…ot bicycle? Igor Gal of El País of Montevideo reports that bicycles are positively contributing to Latin American transportation; bicycling is healthy, eco-friendly, and fun. In addition, they are innovative in the tourist industry; Civitatis.com provides a directory of over 50 tours and activities to do while bicycling in premier tourist destinations, including those in Latin America. The Inter-American Development Bank has declared Bogotá the be…

…rious artistic disciplines are hosting contests to promote and reward creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Última Hora of Asunción reported on what opportunities there are for artists and fans of art. One such opportunity is the Paraguay photo contest, hosted by the organization El Ojo Salvaje. It invites people to imagine Paraguay in the post-pandemic future. The event joins the activities celebrating 75 years of the United Nations. “Fr…

…ion, Booking.com, the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism (ICT), and the Municipality of Carrillo with the objective of offering a space that is 100% accessible to the visitors who go to Playa Hermosa. The initiative will offer a space with facilities like parking, showers, bathrooms, changing units, lockers, a common area, a bike unit, elevated trails, retractable walkways, and a space to rent specialized equipment like amphibian wheelchairs; all of…

…o Russia, and La Coneja China. Free roundtrip transfers are offered, however, with limited space, which will then cost $1,000 per section. Free visits to the most important factories are also provided with prior registration. Télam Gastón, Municipal Secretary of Tourism, stated that the event is at about 80% occupancy, with high demand. Interested parties can access the website to find further information on participating breweries, factory visita…

…, an association made up of various companies that are located in the municipality of El Marqués, 30 minutes by car from the center of Querétaro and three hours from Mexico City. Some that you can visit are Hacienda Atongo, a property that dates back to the 16th century, famous in colonial times for its beautiful horses—it even had a “bathroom” or pool for the equines. The hacienda remained semi-abandoned until 2012, but today it is fully restored…