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Argentina's November 2026 holidays: the days off for Pope Leo XIV's visit and the long weekend
November 2026 in Argentina has a national holiday on Monday the 9th for Pope Leo XIV's visit, holidays on the 10th in Buenos Aires City and Córdoba and on the 11th in Buenos Aires province, and the long weekend of the 21st to the 23rd for National Sovereignty Day. Calendar, who gets the day off and how it is paid.
Day of the Dead 2026 in Mexico: is it a holiday, is there school and when to set up the ofrenda
Mexico's Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1 and 2. In 2026 November 2 falls on a Monday: it is not a mandatory day off by law, but there are no SEP classes. Dates, the ofrenda, the Mexico City parade and what the labor law says.
How much does a driver's license cost in Chile in 2026: fees by municipality
A class B driver's license in Chile costs between 0.45 and 0.65 UTM in 2026 depending on the municipality, about CLP 32,000 to 47,000 plus charges. Fees by municipality, renewal, requirements and discounts.
Chilean ID card price in 2026: how much it costs to get, renew and reprint
Chile's identity card costs CLP 3,820 for Chileans and CLP 4,270 for foreigners in 2026. Prices by procedure, validity, how to renew online and what the new digital ID includes.
How much does a Mexican passport cost in 2026: prices, discounts and requirements
A Mexican passport costs MXN 1,795 for 3 years, MXN 2,440 for 6 years and MXN 4,280 for 10 years in 2026. The 50% discount, consulate prices, emergency fees, requirements and how to book an appointment.
How much does a Peruvian passport cost in 2026: price, requirements and walk-in service
Peru's electronic passport costs PEN 120.90 and has been issued without an appointment, on a first-come basis, since June 1, 2026. Ten-year validity for adults, rules for minors and how to pay.
How much is a Santiago Metro fare in 2026: prices by time of day, students and seniors
A Santiago Metro ride costs 895 pesos at peak times, 815 off-peak and 735 in the low band since 22 February 2026. Bus fares, student and senior fares, and the Dale QR monthly cap.
Chill music: the genres that lower stress and why they work
What science says about chill and relaxing music: how tempo, cortisol and breathing explain its effect, which genres suit each moment of the day and what music cannot do.
Games for a night in with friends: ideas for a party at home
Board, card and question games for a night in with friends: which to choose for each group, how long they last and what you need for each one.
How much does a civil wedding cost in Chile in 2026: fees, requirements and deadlines
A civil wedding at a Civil Registry office during working hours is free in Chile: you only pay for the marriage booklet (1,830 pesos). Outside the office it costs 21,680 or 32,520 pesos. Requirements, witnesses, deadlines and marriage figures.
Public holidays in Mexico 2027: mandatory rest days and long weekends
In 2027 Mexico has seven mandatory rest days under the Federal Labor Law, three of them on Mondays. The full calendar, the long weekends and how much you are paid if you work.
Public holidays in Argentina 2027: calendar and long weekends
Argentina has 16 national holidays in 2027, plus up to three tourism non-working days the government has yet to set. The calendar under Law 27,399 and the long weekends.
Public holidays in Peru 2027: calendar and long weekends
Peru has 16 national holidays in 2027, with Easter on March 25 and 26 and Independence Day on July 28 and 29. The full calendar, long weekends and how much you are paid if you work.
Life expectancy in Chile: how long people live and how it has changed since 1960
Life expectancy in Chile is 81.4 years, according to the World Bank: 83.2 for women and 79.5 for men. The trend since 1960 and a comparison with other countries.
How much it costs to paint a car in Chile: prices per panel and full paint jobs
Painting one car panel costs from CLP 160,000, and a full paint job with dent repair runs CLP 900,000 to 1,300,000, according to body shops. What drives the price and how to get quotes.
Public holidays in Chile 2027: full calendar, long weekends and mandatory closures
Chile will have 17 public holidays in 2027: 10 fall on a weekday and there will be nine long weekends. The month-by-month calendar, the five mandatory holidays and the ones that land on a Saturday or Sunday.
Zodiac signs: dates for each sign, order, elements and what astronomy says
The dates of the 12 zodiac signs, their order, element, modality and ruling planet, in tables. Plus why the dates shift by a day depending on the year and what happens with Ophiuchus, the supposed 13th sign.
Black Friday 2026 in Chile: when it is, how it works and how to spot a real deal
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27. How the last official edition by the Santiago Chamber of Commerce went (460 brands and more than 2,000 stores), how it differs from the Cyber events and how to check whether a discount is real.
Chilean passport price: how much it costs, how long it lasts and how to get it step by step
The Chilean passport costs CLP 69,660, has 48 pages and lasts 10 years. How to book an appointment with ClaveÚnica, what you need, how it works for minors, what it costs abroad and which countries Chileans can visit with just an ID card.
Time change in Chile: when the next one is, which regions do not change and how it affects you
The next time change in Chile is on Saturday, April 3, 2027, when clocks go back one hour. Dates for 2026 and 2027, the regions that do not change, Easter Island's time and the difference with other countries.