The climate of Tamarindo Tamarindo is located on the west coast of Costa Rica on the Pacific Ocean, on the Nicoya Peninsula. Tamarindo is a popular destination within Costa Rica and is mainly used by tourists to rest after visiting the interior. Many tourists also come here to surf. The village is best reached from… Read More »
The climate of Barber The village of Barber is located in the north of the island of Curaçao. The town with approximately 2500 inhabitants is located on the Weg naar Westpunt. If you drive from the capital Willemstad to Westpunt, you will automatically pass through Barber. Barber is the largest village in the fairly sparsely… Read More »
The climate of San Blas The San Blas archipelago consists of 378 islands off the Caribbean coast of Panama. Many of the islands still have the original inhabitants of Panama, the Kuna Indians. Near the islands you can swim and snorkel very well, but diving with equipment is prohibited here. The most popular islands are… Read More »
The climate of the Arikok National Park Since the year 2000 Aruba has its own national park: Arikok. This protected nature reserve is located in the northeastern part of Aruba. It covers an area of 34 square kilometers. That is almost 20% of the entire island. The Arikok National Park mainly consists of hilly landscape.… Read More »
The climate of Puntarenas According to shopareview, Puntarenas is located on the west coast of Costa Rica on the Gulf of Nicoya, which opens into the Pacific Ocean. Puntarenas is located in the province of the same name, of which it is also the capital. Just outside the city is the port of Caldera, the… Read More »
The climate of Holguin According to shopareview, Holguin is a city in eastern Cuba and the capital of the province of the same name. Holguin is used by many tourists as a base for the neighboring coastal town of Guardalavaca. Holguin has a picturesque center, with a number of historic buildings and some beautiful city… Read More »
The climate of Puerto Plata According to shopareview, Puerto Plata is located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The city is the third largest city on the island and was founded in the 15th century by Columbus’ brother. Much of the historic charm has been preserved. There are still many old warehouses and… Read More »
The climate of Ocho Rios According to shopareview, Ocho Rios is a town on the north coast of Jamaica. This was once a modest fishing village where tourism hardly played a significant role. The beautiful beaches have put Ocho Rios in the sights of project developers, after which the necessary hotels were built in the… Read More »
The climate of the Panama Canal According to shopareview, the Panama Canal is the only waterway between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. If you want to travel from the east to the west of the American continent (or vice versa), you can hardly do otherwise than to sail through the Panama Canal, which… Read More »
The climate of Great Exuma According to citypopulationreview, NGreat Exuma is the largest island of the Exuma District, which comprises about 360 islands in total. The capital of this district, George Town, is also located on Great Exuma. The Tropic of Cancer runs across this island. Large parts of the island fall under the Exuma… Read More »
The climate of Puerto Quepos According to citypopulationreview, Puerto Quepos is located on the west coast of Costa Rica on the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by tropical rainforest. Puerto Quepos is one of the country’s premier ecotourism destinations due to its location on the Manuel Antonio National Park. Nowadays there is a limit to… Read More »
The climate of Guardalavaca According to citypopulationreview, Guardalavaca is located on the northeast coast of Cuba , in the province of Holguin. Guardalavaca is one of the most important holiday destinations in Cuba. The snow-white beaches and the extremely clear water are certainly to blame for this. Divers and snorkelers can visit the coral reef… Read More »
The climate of Playa Dorada According to citypopulationreview, Playa Dorada is the largest holiday village in the Dominican Republic and is located on the east side of Puerto Plata. Playa Dorada consists of 15 luxury hotels, which together share a large beach. Playa Dorada is a fifteen minute drive from the airport. This holiday paradise… Read More »
The climate of Nine Miles According to citypopulationreview, Nine Miles is a hamlet in the interior of Jamaica. Located in the Saint Ann parish, this place would not be internationally known if it weren’t for the fact that the legendary reggae singer Robert Nesta Marley was born here on February 6, 1945. This artist, known… Read More »
The climate of San Juan del Norte According to citypopulationreview, San Juan del Norte de Nicaragua (or as it used to be called San Juan del Norte) is located in southeastern Nicaragua, not far from the border with Costa Rica . San Juan is located at the mouth of the San Juan River on the… Read More »
The climate of David According to citypopulationreview, David is located in western Panama in the province of Chiriquí. David is an hour’s drive from the Costa Rican border. David is built on a large empty plain, with little high vegetation. This allows agricultural land to be used in the vicinity of the city. The main… Read More »
The climate of Union Island According to citypopulationreview, Union Island is an island that is part of the Grenadines, which in turn are part of the country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is one of the southernmost islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is only fifty kilometers from Grenada. Like the… Read More »
Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public holidays Introduction The openness of the economy and the strong influence of the USA (the Panama Canal belonged to the USA until the end of the last millennium) is also reflected in the business world: communication in English is not a problem (a number of residents are… Read More »
Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public holidays Introduction Although business ethics are increasingly approaching the standards valid in Europe and the USA, Czech entrepreneurs may encounter a number of peculiarities resulting from different cultural and social conditions and business practices. Addressing The initial contact is quite formal in Nicaragua, both written communication and… Read More »
Basic data Capital Kingston Population 2.96 million Language English, Jamaican Patois Religion Protestants (more than 2/3) State system constitutional monarchy Head of State Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor-General Patrick Allen Head of government Andrew Michael Holness Currency name Jamaican Dollar (JMD) Travel Time shift -6 o’clock (in summer -7 o’clock) Economy 2021 Nominal GDP… Read More »
Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public holidays Introduction Although business ethics are increasingly approaching the standards valid in Europe and the USA, Czech entrepreneurs may encounter a number of peculiarities resulting from different cultural and social conditions and business practices. Addressing Initial contact in Honduras is relatively formal, both written communication and personal… Read More »
Cultural and business meetings Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public holidays Introduction Haitians are open to working with foreign businessmen and investors. However, they prefer American partners. Most Haitian businessmen speak not only French but also English. Meetings with Haitian counterparts should be arranged ahead of time. Being invited to restaurants for meetings… Read More »
Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public holidays Introduction Although business ethics are increasingly approaching the standards valid in Europe and the USA, Czech entrepreneurs may encounter a number of peculiarities resulting from different cultural and social conditions and business practices. Addressing Initial contact is relatively formal in Guatemala, both written communication and personal… Read More »
Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public holidays Introduction Although business ethics are increasingly approaching the standards valid in Europe and the USA, Czech entrepreneurs may encounter a number of peculiarities resulting from different cultural and social conditions and business practices. Addressing Initial contact in El Salvador is relatively formal, both written communication and… Read More »
Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public holidays Introduction A good knowledge of Spanish is essential to establish a good relationship with business partners in the Dominican Republic. Formality is expected in business dealings, despite the fact that Dominicans are very welcoming and friendly. Addressing The first contact is quite formal, and expletives are… Read More »
Basic data Capital Havana Population 1 million Language Spanish Religion Christian (59.2%), Atheist (23%), Afro-Cuban Religions (17.4%), Other (0.4%) State system one party government Head of State Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez Head of government Manuel Marrero Cruz Currency name Cuban peso (CUP) Travel Time shift -6 hours Economy 2021 Nominal GDP (billion USD) 147.4 Economic growth… Read More »
Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public holidays Introduction Costa Rica is a Latin American country with all the resulting cultural consequences – a different perception of time, respect, the importance of the personal dimension in business negotiations, etc. On the other hand, it is a country that is one of the most advanced… Read More »
Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public holidays Introduction Although business ethics are increasingly approaching the standards valid in Europe and the USA, Czech entrepreneurs may encounter a number of peculiarities resulting from different cultural and social conditions and business practices. Addressing Concerns about personal security make contact information for employees and executives of… Read More »
Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public holidays Introduction Bahamian business culture is heavily influenced by the US and Great Britain, so the meetings will reflect a combination of these cultures. The Bahamas is known for its people being friendly, welcoming and informal. They maintain a sense of propriety and are very polite. They… Read More »
Basic data Capital City of Panama Population 4.17 million Language Spanish Religion 70% Catholic State system presidential republic Head of State Laurentino Cortizo Head of government Laurentino Cortizo Currency name Panamanian Balboa (PAB); US dollar (USD) Travel Time shift -6 hours (in summer -7 hours) Economy Nominal GDP (billion USD) 60.3 Economic growth (%) 11.0… Read More »