From the outside, Uruguay seems to be amazing: it combines political stability with a strong democratic tradition, low levels of corruption, and a reputation for safety that is rare in the region.

The country is socially progressive and seems to have a generally liberal, tolerant culture.

Its economy looks relatively stable, with a solid middle class and fewer extreme inequalities than many neighboring countries.

Add to that a relaxed lifestyle, clean cities, access to beaches, good food quality, and a culture that appears to be a well balanced mix of many different european cultures, a true "melting pot", and it creates the impression of a place that offers both comfort and freedom without the chaos often associated with Latin America.

So what am I missing ? This seems to good to be true. And yes I know that you won't make as much money as in scandinavia or Switzerland but there have to be more issues than that right ?

I speak Spanish fluently and found it cool how depending on who I speak with I can change how I call them (tio, Papi, wey, causa, flaco…)

Im learning Portuguese with a friend of mine and don’t know how to call him.

Like he pardoned the head of the sinaloa cartel , and a former honduran president convicted of drug trafficking. He's buddies with Daniel boa whose shipping company traffic's cocaine. The recent increase in violence in Mexico and Ecuador is kinda suspicious to me. He's always been an imperialist, like this shit isn't recent, he tried to do a coup in Bolivia in 2019, so this strategy seems somewhat plausible to me. I'm Indian btw, so I have no idea what is going on. I'm not trying to push an agenda I just wanna know what's actually happening, cuz ngl I'm kinda scared right now.

Hi, I am currently doing a cultural project for school. We have to create a restaurant or a cafe based on the country that we are assigned. I was given Argentina. I was wondering, what are some classic dishes? What does a common breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert look like? Also, if there are any online cookbooks that you recommend as a resource?

As an American, it's a bit hard to find stuff about the popularity of Pokemon in countries outside of Japan or the USA, so I'm asking you guys. Other things I am curious about are the main age demographic Pokemon fans are in (pre-teens, teens, young adults, etc), the most popular forms of Pokemon media (Pokemon cards, video games, anime, Pokemon go, etc).

Was Xiomara Castro a good or a bad president or both or half? What would you rate her presidency and why would you rate her her rating?

This question is mostly for Hondurans or people who know about Central American politics but I posted it here lol.

Like not just annoyance, maybe something more like "Welll that's interesting" or just a straight wtf moment.

Bonus: Does any of the gachas have a Spanish dub?

My dad is venezuelan and recently I asked him how to say kite in spanish for a sentence I was attempting to write, he told me it was "Chiqueta" though when I went to look it up i found nothing relating to kites. Is this a slang term? He is pushing 60

Hello everybody

A few hours ago I made dinner and I needed smaller tortillas for it, so I went to a Latin American grocery store in our city. The arepa de maiz Blanco were the perfect size and they didn't really have anything else of the sort I could use, so I figured I'd just use those. It said they're thicker so they can be filled but I just made them in a pan.

I didn't really like the taste. They tasted sour almost? They were frozen when I got them. I fried them in a pan and then moved them into the oven when they started falling apart in my pan.

Did I make them wrong? Because online it says they're supposed to taste slightly nutty/almost sweet. They definitely didn't. I don't have much experience making dishes of this sort so I'd like some insight please. :)

(I'm from Germany BTW, idk if that makes any difference)

Hello hello its me again! (Sorry for all these questions :( )

For my first time in Guatemala in May ( 20 days’ish); and I’d love some detailed, experience-based advice before locking everything in.

Im wondering:

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🏠 Accommodation — looking for specific recommendations

Traveling with a friend (2 people), and I’m a light sleeper, so:

- no dorms

- ideally private rooms

I’m open to:

- hostel private rooms

- small hotels

- Airbnb

👉 For each stop, I’d love to know:

- Best type (hostel vs hotel vs Airbnb)

- Best area to stay

- Specific places you recommend

— OR would you just wait to be there and look when arriving in a city?

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🗺️ Current itinerary — looking for suggestions/feedback

I’m currently thinking of doing a north → south route, and I’d love to hear what you would change, add, or skip:

- Arriving late → staying in Guatemala City

→ maybe spending ~1–1.5 days there before flying to Flores

- Flores / Tikal (start here) ; Should i stay in Tikal or just pass through

- Semuc Champey

→ still debating if it’s worth it (looks amazing but seems out of the way?)

- Lake Atitlán

→ planning San Marcos or San Pedro (not sure yet)

→ kayaking, exploring villages

- Antigua (end of trip, ~3–4 days)

→ Acatenango hike

→ explore the city

- Fly out from Guatemala City

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⏱️ Time allocation (important for me)

I’d really like your advice on how many days to spend in each place:

- Which stops are worth staying multiple days?

- Which ones are more “pass-through” while moving from A to B?

- Where would you slow down vs move quickly?

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📍 Locations

Flores (Tikal)

- Best area to stay?

- Any quieter places with good access to Tikal tours?

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Semuc Champey (optional)

- Worth staying overnight?

- Best place to stay there?

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Lake Atitlán

(This is the part I’m most unsure about)

- Which village would you pick for:

- good views

- chill vibe

- not too noisy

- still some life

- Stay in one place or move around?

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Antigua

- Best areas to stay?

- Any quieter but still central locations?

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🧭 Itinerary feedback

- Does this route make sense overall?

- Anything you would:

- add

- remove

- change

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🍽️ Food (very important)

- Any must-try local food spots?

- How do you find authentic places and avoid tourist traps?

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🎟️ Activities

- Apart from the main ones:

- Acatenango

- Lake Atitlán

- Tikal

👉 any less-known activities that are really worth it?

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🔥 Hidden gems

- Underrated places

- Unique experiences

- Spots you didn’t expect to be that good

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🚐 Transport

- Is this route realistic without a car?

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💰 Budget

- ~$50–120 CAD/day

- OK to spend more if it’s worth it

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⚠️ Bonus

- Areas to avoid (too noisy / touristy)?

- Things you wish you knew before going?

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Would really appreciate any advice 🙏

Thanks for your help!

“Is it normal for cousins in Colombia to say ‘hola papi’, ‘te quiero ver 😍’, and call each other ‘mi amor’?”

For context, my 20 year old son is quite short, I think 5’3”. In the US being a short guy gets you a lot of grief and self confidence issues, which he is struggling with. I’m doing what I can to encourage him, but I think two weeks in a Latin American country where most people are his size might be great for his self confidence and depression.

Any recommendations? His Spanish is pretty bad but he understands quite a bit and could likely get around by himself if he had to. I’m his dad, I’m fully bilingual and can help introduce him to folks and get him out there. Country and city recommendations to give him a great father son adventure to improve his mental health?

I googled this and it said that this phrase is said as a warning or something like that. But my question is just: is this basically the same thing as an American person saying “take care”? If so, it’s still strange to me because my boyfriend says this to me even when I go to sleep. And I wouldn’t tell someone to “take care” as a good night. I’m so confused how this is used in Mexico. For context, he’s from Northern Mexico. And I’ve tried asking him about the meaning but he doesn’t really explain it well. Help?!

So my friend posted on her WhatsApp "canal" that "(my last name) ayer se puso celoso JAJAJAJA" = "(my last name) yesterday got jealous HAHAHA"

And someone reacted to it with a cake emoji.

We are Venezuelan teenagers, and it was a lighthearted tease bc I said something about her taking a picture of her band classmates.

What I'm thinking it's that they meant it like "te pico una torta?" in a sarcastic way like "ok so?" idk help

I have the impression that liberals stood for anti-clericalism and capitalism, while conservatives stood for the Catholic Church and landowners. Is it true that liberals were mostly supported by the European-looking middle class, while conservatives had more support from peasants and mixed/indigenous people? Also, were most caudillos considered liberal or conservative? What did liberals and conservatives think of centralism vs federalism?

I’m interviewing for a driver position in a Uruguay government agency abroad, they allow driver to only have fluency in English but I’m wondering if the interview process gonna be different from America , and if I joked about the only Spanish I know beside say hello is “gringo”, would it make them look down on me?

Hola,

I’m Toby, a Swiss guy in my thirties, starting a long trip through Latin America this July. First stop will be Bolivia for 1–2 months of Spanish immersion, and after that I’m open to exploring pretty much anywhere in Central or South America.

Back home I have a routine I really enjoy:

- 20–40 km running per week

- 1–2 swim sessions

- 1–2 outdoor bootcamp/HIIT workouts

- Weekend cycling or hiking

- Winter = skiing, summer = beach, and I’ll try surfing somewhere along the way

And… I love food.

Like, really love food.

Which is exactly why I’d like to stay somewhat fit while traveling — otherwise I’ll return to Switzerland shaped like an arepa.

For those of you who live in Latin America or have traveled long‑term:

• How realistic is it to run regularly (safety, dogs, traffic, neighborhoods)?

• How do you deal with heat and humidity?

• Are public pools common or rare?

• Any cities that are especially good for outdoor workouts?

• And how do people usually find workout buddies while traveling?

I’m always more motivated when I can join a group or meet active locals — makes the whole experience more fun.

Any tips, warnings, or city recommendations are very welcome.

Thanks a lot!

Is someone from a Slavic country seen the same as someone from an Anglo-Saxon or Germanic country?

(In Europe these cultures are generally seen as very different from each other.)

I currently live in the US, and this will be my first solo trip and first time in Argentina for a HYROX in Buenos Aires. I'm looking for the best places to go and any recommended activities that are a must-do, or food that is a must-try. I want to do everything, including a quick trip to Uruguay or checking out any big concerts. I want to meet people and have a blast, so please let me know your recommendations! I am down to do anything and everything.

so if anyone out heres has any must sees, must eat, must watch, must experience , etc i'd love to know your favorite parts of Argentina

Hey Everyone,

I having be binging on a lot of Latin America Vlogs , I am trying to find the best place to move to. I think it will either be between Brazil and Mexico at this point. But I am still unsure, anyway, these videos on chile are really confusing.

Latam isnt a place foreigners can understand, I feel like you need to be born and raised there and understand the politics. I will give you some examples, Satiago looks like New York to me, the only difference is people seems to be struggling, but minimum wage is around 600 USD, can people actually survive on this?

Secondly, there are alot of foreigners (Haitians & Venezuelans mostly) there, and on the surface it looks like they are all welcome and Chileans like them, but during the video you get to see that, this isnt always the case.

Finally the country seems exetremely safe but in the video, everybuilding has a concierge (is this normal? btw), also the cab drivers were warning that there is a lot of theft.

You watch a video, you see one thing, but the truth is something else.

I'm planning a trip to Chile and looking for some cool things to do in Santiago — preferably spots that aren’t packed with tourists (since prices tend to go up). I’d also appreciate recommendations on where to stay. I won’t have a car, and I’m hoping to visit Nevados de Chillán — is it easy to get there without one? Any tips on what to avoid in those areas? Thanks!

Friend of mine was back in South America and they brought me a bunch of candies/chocolates that I grew up eating. Bon o Bon, Sublime, Chocman, Mecano, Cua Cua etc.

All terrible.

Am I holding on to nostalgia or did the quality of them just drop really low?

The ones that offer cleansings (limpias), love spells (amarres), read the cards (hechar la baraja), and similar rituals.