East Indians, Taiwanese, Europeans, Ladinos, and Mennonites round out the cultural mix, in apparent harmony. Arrangements can be made at the time you make your reservations. Passports are stamped for 30 days, but extensions are fairly easy to get in any major center. 2535 Massachusetts Ave. U.S. currency, traveler's checks, and credit cards are all accepted by most hotels, tour operators, and restaurants.
Water is generally safe to drink, but do ask when in more remote locations.
Malaria and Dengue fever are both found here, though they're fairly uncommon. Sue Sutton, 2000. Photographs copyright Sue Sutton, 2000. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here. All rights reserved.