Buying Nicaragua Real Estate: A Guide for Expats
A practical look at Nicaragua real estate for expats, including laws, buying process, taxes, financing, and key property locations.
Starting a Business in Costa Rica: A Guide for Expat Entrepreneurs
Starting a business in Costa Rica? This guide breaks down some of the practicalities.
My Four Favorite Archaeological Sites in El Salvador and How to Visit Them
Explore four of El Salvador’s most interesting archaeological sites, with practical visiting advice and expert recommendations.
Sargassum in Belize: What Travelers Need to Know in 2025
Planning a Belize trip? Learn when and where sargassum seaweed affects beaches and what it means for your vacation.
Central America’s Surprising New Job Markets: A Country-by-Country Guide
The Central America jobs landscape is quietly transforming. Discover the hidden economic engines driving growth in blockchain, medical devices, BPO services, and renewable energy across the region.
Central America’s Banking Crossroads: Why Digital Integration, Not Dollar Dependence, Will Define the Next Crisis
How digital tools can transform Central America banking, reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar and building stability for future economic shocks
Coatepeque and Ilopango: Memories From the Great Lakes of El Salvador
Discover Coatepeque and Ilopango, the two great lakes of El Salvador in this trip down memory lane.
Four Reasons Why I’m Living in Costa Rica
Zach Gerth from StartAbroad, explains why he’s living in Costa Rica and not back in the States.
iPad Travel Security Tips for Central America
iPad travel security tips for staying safe on public wifi across Central America.
U.S. Tariffs on Costa Rica Rise to 15% as Trade Policy Escalates
Looking at the new tariffs on Costa Rica, which increased to 15% today, making it the only Central American country to face higher U.S. rates under Trump’s expanding trade policy.