How much do restaurants cost in Chapala and Ajijic, Mexico?
Steve Cross - Luxury Homes Ajijic
We are especially proud of the variety of dining options in the Ajijic/Chapala area. There are excellent local tacos, burritos and tamales etc. prepared and served on the street from mid morning onwards. May different cuisines are covered, such as local, Argentinean, Italian, Indian, Chinese and Thai along with many restaurants serving great lunches such as the normal burgers etc.
Lunch such as a burger and a soft drink is usually from around $3.50 US...
We are especially proud of the variety of dining options in the Ajijic/Chapala area. There are excellent local tacos, burritos and tamales etc. prepared and served on the street from mid morning onwards. May different cuisines are covered, such as local, Argentinean, Italian, Indian, Chinese and Thai along with many restaurants serving great lunches such as the normal burgers etc.
Lunch such as a burger and a soft drink is usually from around $3.50 US with higher end restaurants charging around $8-$15 US for dinner in a lovely setting.
Can I see beautiful flowers, plants and trees in or around Cayo, Belize, including San Ignacio and Belmopan?
Jonathan Lohr - Ceiba Realty Ltd.
There is no shortage of flowers, plants, and trees around the Cayo District and San Ignacio in Belize. You have the Botanical Gardens in the Duplooys River Lodge Resort, which is a great walkthrough. They have a lot of species gathered in one area so you could just walk through on a self-guided tour and see a lot of the beautiful foliage there. You will pay a small entrance fee, they will give you a little book, and you can go on your self-guided tour. I have done that. I live here,...
There is no shortage of flowers, plants, and trees around the Cayo District and San Ignacio in Belize. You have the Botanical Gardens in the Duplooys River Lodge Resort, which is a great walkthrough. They have a lot of species gathered in one area so you could just walk through on a self-guided tour and see a lot of the beautiful foliage there. You will pay a small entrance fee, they will give you a little book, and you can go on your self-guided tour. I have done that. I live here, so I’ve already seen everything, but I still enjoyed that tour.
If you just want to go on your own, there is a lot of great hiking and there are a lot of plants and wildlife in the jungle just outside of town, which is just around a mile or two away. If you own a piece of land, you will probably have a lot of flowers, plants, and trees right on your property.
There are lots of indigenous plants but then a lot of people also plant lots of ornamental flowering trees in their garden, which are brought from all over the world.
(Fruit trees on property walking distance to San Ignacio, Belize, pictured.)
How corrupt are the police in Panama? Do I need to bribe the police in Panama?
Lourdes Townshend
Police Work in Panamá
Panamá is known for his warm friendly people, natural beauty and the Canal (one of the "Eight Wonders of the World"), which is why Panamá was chosen to be the #1 tourist and relocation destination. Panamá is a country where family and moral values are on top of everything. Life is relaxing in Panamá and oriented to enjoy happiness in a very healthy environment, with beautiful...
Police Work in Panamá
Panamá is known for his warm friendly people, natural beauty and the Canal (one of the "Eight Wonders of the World"), which is why Panamá was chosen to be the #1 tourist and relocation destination. Panamá is a country where family and moral values are on top of everything. Life is relaxing in Panamá and oriented to enjoy happiness in a very healthy environment, with beautiful weather all year round, and no earthquakes, snow or tornados.
That´s what attracted visitors. Not the other way around.
The police force in Panamá is there to interact with the community in a friendly way, to protect nationals and foreigners from the bad guys. Maybe one "bad apple" mixes into 15,000 excellent police officers; you just can´t avoid that. The world is not perfect.
But would you avoid a country because it has prostitution or if drugs in that country were legal? Most probably not, because these countries have millions and millions of visitors every year.
Panamá confiscates a considerable amount of illegal drugs every year and does lots of other very good law enforcement work, thanks to the extraordinary effort of our police force. The government makes an invaluable effort to train all law enforcement personal to do honest work and increase their methods and effectiveness, including providing equipment and technology for the ultimate great job, and fight crime in this globalized world, where the criminals get more and more creative every day.
How's the kayaking, rafting, and canoeing in and around Algarve?
Luis Teixeira da Silva - Algarve Senior Living
Rafting is not great in the Algarve because there are not steep and fast flowing rivers here. Kayaking and canoeing, however, are good.
We have two, large navigable courses in Algarve, the Guadiana River on the border with Spain, which is the largest, and the Arade River, which comes down from the mountains and flows into the sea between Portimão and Ferragudo. Those are fantastic courses because they are quite flat and there are a number of courses along the...
Rafting is not great in the Algarve because there are not steep and fast flowing rivers here. Kayaking and canoeing, however, are good.
We have two, large navigable courses in Algarve, the Guadiana River on the border with Spain, which is the largest, and the Arade River, which comes down from the mountains and flows into the sea between Portimão and Ferragudo. Those are fantastic courses because they are quite flat and there are a number of courses along the shores where you can stop your car and load your canoe into the water and paddle from there and back. There are also a number of inlets, which allow you to do even more sheltered canoeing.
There is also a fantastic picnic spot, where there is a boat ramp called Sítio das Fontes, in municipality of Lagoa. This is a wonderful place to take your family out for a picnic and take your kayak or canoe and go out from there even with the youngsters so you could teach them to kayak or canoe for the first time. There is no difficulty or risk of being on a big river.
The Arade River, which is used for the canoeing and kayaking, is also used for jet skis. The daughter of an Italian family that settled in the Algarve was the world champion jet skier for I believe 3 years in a row and she trained on Arade River, so it is big enough for this kind of activity. In the estuary at Portimão, the World Series powerboat competition is held once a year. They come to Algarve every year and people come to the banks to see these very powerful boats on the edge as they drive around the estuary and the river.
In addition to the jet skiing, here is calm kayaking on these rivers. You will see the people paddling up and down from a number of the beaches such as the Batata Beach in Lagos, the Dona Ana Beach in Lagos as well, and others that often have kayaks for rent. On a calm day you can paddle along the coastline and go into the caves and onto the little inlets of the coast. 99% of all kayaking and paddling here in the Algarve is of the quiet type.
There is also some kayaking on the southeast of the Algarve, but strangely enough, not as much as in other areas. The reason is that the whole estuary area called Ria de Tavira, which has low lying islands, sand banks, and the like, is very large and the distances are quite great. You would find that most of the people who explore the river in this area do so in small, motorized boats.
How's the surf and surfing in and around Nicaragua?
Mike Cobb - ECI Development
Surfing in Nicaragua ranges from world class to open for beginners. Additionally the waves are largely empty. Long board surfing in Nicaragua is particularly excellent with dozens of mild beach breaks that are easily accessible, many of which have hotels and resorts nearby for overnight stays.
Surfing in Nicaragua ranges from world class to open for beginners. Additionally the waves are largely empty. Long board surfing in Nicaragua is particularly excellent with dozens of mild beach breaks that are easily accessible, many of which have hotels and resorts nearby for overnight stays.
What are the least-expensive countries in which to obtain dual citizenship?
lars forsberg - Longboat Retirement
As others have stated already, economic citizenships are available, but they are hardly cheap.
If you are looking for inexpensive options, the only one that I know of that fits that label is Panama's "Friendly Nations Visa." You need to have $5,000 in a bank in Panama, come from one of the "friendly nations," and have some connection to Panama (business, house, etc.).
Purportedly, you can gain citizenship after 5...
As others have stated already, economic citizenships are available, but they are hardly cheap.
If you are looking for inexpensive options, the only one that I know of that fits that label is Panama's "Friendly Nations Visa." You need to have $5,000 in a bank in Panama, come from one of the "friendly nations," and have some connection to Panama (business, house, etc.).
Purportedly, you can gain citizenship after 5 years. The program is new, so we'll see.
I am exploring this option myself. I am in the process of buying a house in Panama, so I've got that part down. Now I just need to get some money down there and pay an attorney for the paperwork part of it.
I've seen some stuff out there on the inter-webs about the Dominican Republic and Paraguay that may or may not have any truth to them.
Because these things take time, and you are dealing with people thousands of miles away, who may also be attorneys or worse, it's all a gamble.
Research your options thoroughly, and then double check your reasoning before sending money.
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There is no shortage of flowers, plants, and trees around the Cayo District and San Ignacio in Belize. You have the Botanical Gardens in the Duplooys River Lodge Resort, which is a great walkthrough. They have a lot of species gathered in one area so you could just walk through on a self-guided tour and see a lot of the beautiful foliage there. You will pay a small entrance fee, they will give you a little book, and you can go on your self-guided tour. I have done that. I live here,...
Rafting is not great in the Algarve because there are not steep and fast flowing rivers here. Kayaking and canoeing, however, are good. .jpeg)
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