The national road network in Ecuador is called the Red Vial Estatal (RVE). The length was 9,998 kilometers as of March 31, 2018. The total road network is estimated at approximately 43,670 kilometers. A large part of the secondary road network is unpaved, but the national roads are almost all asphalted and in good condition,… Read More »
The autopistas of Cuba. The Via Blanca. According to wholevehicles, Cuba had more than 60,000 kilometers of roads in 1999, about half of which are paved. There is 670 kilometers of autopista. It must be said that the Cuban autopista does not come close to a Dutch motorway. A central reservation and markings are often… Read More »
Costa Rica’s road network covered 43,702 kilometers in 2016. Of this, 7,786 kilometers belong to the Red Vial Nacional and 35,916 kilometers to the Red Vial Cantonal. Of the Red Vial Nacional, 5,105 kilometers are asphalted (66%). Of this, 2,600 kilometers were in acceptable or good condition and 2,500 kilometers in poor condition. In general,… Read More »
The Corredor Sur in Panama. According to wholevehicles, Panama had a road network of 16,336 kilometers as of December 31, 2016. Of this, 6,944 kilometers are paved, 4,566 kilometers are a gravel road or with a coating. 4,856 kilometers consists of dirt roads. Panama’s road network is not particularly extensive, with three main axes, the… Read More »
Internal conflict has meant that a good road network has never really taken off, especially in eastern Nicaragua, along the Mosquito Coast, where there are virtually no roads. The road network is also not closed in other parts of the country, there are more than 3,000 kilometers of paved road. The main road runs from… Read More »
In Haiti you drive on the right. Haiti’s road network is established in the Plan du Réseau National et Départemental d’Haiti. The road network is divided into three zones, there are two road classes, the routes nationales and the routes départementes. According to wholevehicles, the road network is in very poor condition and is one… Read More »
Due to decades of internal conflict, a well-maintained road network never got off the ground in Guatemala. Most of the roads are winding mountain roads, although there are some double-lane roads around Guatemala City. Spectacular is the dual carriageway from Guatemala City to Escuintla, which descends 500 meters over a short distance and has winding… Read More »
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 »