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May 25, 2021 by Carmen Rizzo Our Top Picks 0 comments

13 Educational Documentaries in Spanish You Don’t Want to Miss

Watching an educational documentary in Spanish is amazing! They’re the perfect tool to practice your Spanish while learning something new.

Loads of educational documentaries in Spanish are available out there on all kinds of topics. Read this blog post to access a list of the most interesting documentaries available on popular streaming services! 

13 Excellent Educational Documentaries in Spanish 

Grab some popcorn, get comfortable, and let’s begin! 

1. Perú, Tesoro Escondido (Peru, Hidden Treasure) 

Rating: 7+ 

Country of Origin: Perú

Genre: Documentary 

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Year: 2017

Directed by: Luis Ara

Watch it on: Netflix

Narrated by the deep and calming voice of singer Rik Nuñez, this documentary film takes you to the magical and breathtaking lands of Peru. 

Peru is widely known as the place where the Incas, one of the most important civilizations of the ancient world, began. This beautiful country’s natural and social diversity is something to learn about and celebrate. This documentary features clean shots, amazing views, and incredible transitions.

2. Street Food: Latinoamerica 

Rating: 7+ 

Country of Origin: various Latin American countries 

Genre: Docuseries 

Duration: 1 season (6 episodes)

Year: 2020

Directed by:Tamara Rosenfeld

Watch it on: Netflix

This Netflix docuseries is one of the best to learn about the different culinary styles throughout Latin America.

All the fascinating stories revolve around people and food. They’re heartwarming and personal. The sense of familiarity leaves you hungry for more of this show.

Besides the food and the stories, the best thing about Street Food: Latinoamerica is the number of Spanish accents you’ll hear while watching it! 

3. Andes Mágicos (Magical Andes) 

Rating: Everyone

Country of Origin: various South American countries 

Genre: Docuseries 

Duration: 2 seasons (10 episodes)

Year: 2021

Directed by: Luis Ara

Watch it on: Netflix

Los Andes is one of the largest mountain chains in the world, and a great portion of the South American population has settled around them. The importance and impact that these mountains have on the people and their way of living is huge. 

This documentary in Spanish, narrated by Pedro Rodriguez and Johnatan Lamb, introduces you to diverse Andean territories and cultures. The musical score and magical shots will make you want to be there and experience that beauty for yourself. The Spanish in this docuseries is clear and easy to understand.

4. Lorena, la de Pies Ligeros (Lorena, Light-footed Woman) 

Rating: Everyone

Country of Origin: Mexico

Genre: Documentary 

Duration: 28 minutes

Year: 2019

Directed by: Juan Carlos Rulfo

Watch it on: Netflix

This short documentary film is one of the best on Netflix. Lorena, la de Pies Ligeros is a documentary in Spanish that follows the life of Lorena Ramirez, a young Raramuri woman from Chihuahua, Mexico and her journey to become a recognized athlete. 

Her story of effort and achievement is amazing and inspiring. Plus, it’s an opportunity to watch a Mexican Spanish documentary movie. 

5. Recomiendo América (I Recommend America)

Rating: Everyone 

Country of Origin: Guatemala

Genre: Docuseries

Duration: 50 minute episodes

Year: 2018

Directed by: Alejandro Novella V.

Watch it on: Youtube

Recomiendo America is a hidden gem on YouTube with great video quality and even greater stories to tell! This documentary in Spanish is conformed by several 50-minute episodes, each about a different place in Latin America. 

6. Misterios del Inframundo (Mysteries of the Underworld)

Rating: 12+ 

Country of Origin: multiple Latin American countries 

Genre: Docuseries 

Duration: 1 season (3 episodes)

Year: 2017

Directed by: Pedro Agüera, Alejando Ravazzola

Watch it on: Disney+

Conducted in Spanish by the archeologist Fabio Amador and Andrés Ruzo, this documentary takes us to Teotihuacan, the Yucatan Peninsula, and Quintana Roo to discover the secrets of the rise and the downfall of ancient civilization.d

The Spanish in this documentary is clear and easy to understand. Learn specialized archeological terms by watching.  

7. NatGeo Lab

Rating: Everyone

Country of Origin: Colombia

Genre: Docuseries 

Duration: 1 season (26 episodes)

Year: 2018

Directed by: Felipe Dothee and Juan Pablo Motta

Watch it on: Disney+

This one is really entertaining for all the family because of the simple but mind-blowing experiments and their easy explanations! This docuseries is full of science and scientific data for kids and adults. With easy to understand explanations and colorful experiments, you’ll not only practice your Spanish but also learn more about the world. 

8. Asombrosa Mente

Rating: Everyone

Country of Origin: Mexico

Genre: Docuseries

Duration: 1 season (10 episodes)

Year: 2015

Directed by: Carina Castellano and Gustavo Cavanna

Watch it on: Disney+

Asombrosa Mente is a documentary in Spanish perfect for those interested in the human mind and how it works. Mexican singer and composer Aleks Sintek helps you learn about the mysterious human mind. 

Through entertaining activities and exercises, you’ll discover the way it works. This docuseries features a Mexican Spanish accent that’s easy to understand.

9. Sobrevolando (Latin America from Above)

Rating: Everyone

Country of Origin: Latin America

Genre: Documentary, Docuseries

Duration: 1 Season (8 episodes)

Year: 2020

Directed by: Javier Novoa

Watch it on: Disney+

At Disneyland and Disney World, there’s an amazing attraction called Soaring, a flight simulator that takes you all around the world to see the most wonderful views. Well, this nature documentary in Spanish is like having Soaring on your own television! 

Fly over places in Latin America to see beautiful and incredible landmarks from a different point of view. Narrated by musician Jay de la Cueva, the journey is smooth and entertaining. 

10. La Ciencia de lo Absurdo (Science of the Absurd)

Rating: Everyone 

Country of Origin: Mexico

Genre:  Docuseries 

Duration: 7 seasons 

Year: 2014-2020

Watch it on: Disney+

Hosted by Alfonso “Poncho” Herrera, this documentary is like a mix of funny fail videos and science. It’s perfect to watch with the whole family with easy-to-understand explanations of physics phenomena through funny fail videos and simple graphics. 

Poncho is a great host who tells sarcastic jokes in every episode. His Spanish is clear, and you’ll be laughing as you practice your fluency. 

11. Grandes Documentales: Literatura Latinoamericana (Big Documentaries: Latin American Literature) 

Rating: 13+

Country of Origin: Paraguay

Genre: Documentary

Duration: 59 min

Year: 2018

Directed by: ABC TV Paraguay

Watch it on: Youtube

Part of the project named Grandes Documentales, this episode (that you can watch on Youtube) is perfect for those who are interested in Latin American literary history, specifically the avant-garde movement in the region.

12. Ciudades de Latinoamérica (Latin American Cities)

Rating: 7+

Country of Origin: Argentina

Genre: Documentary 

Duration: 51 minutes

Year: 2013

Watch it on: Youtube

This documentary takes you through several Latin American cities to tell you about their history and other interesting facts. Use this documentary as a way to expand your bucket list on what places on the Spanish speaking part of the continent you want to visit! 

13. Enciclopedia de la Comida Latinoamericana: Empanadas (Encyclopedia of Latin American Food: Empanadas

Rating: Everyone

Country of Origin: Colombia

Genre: Documentary 

Duration: 9:30 minutes

Year: 2019

Directed by: Saray Latorre, Laura Woldenberg, Fernando R. Bencomo, and Camilo Mejía

Watch it on: Youtube

This short documentary  is perfect to practice your Spanish while learning about something as important as las empanadas, one of the most delicious Latin American best foods. 

Produced by Vice and narrated by Andrés Páramo, this documentary in Spanish takes you through the history of the empanada—a tasty fried pastry or tortillas stuffed with meat or vegetables—with entertaining imagery and memes. 

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I’m a native Spanish speaker from Guatemala with a B.A. in Psychology. I have a passion for teaching Sunday school in my spare time and for learning and sharing valuable information. I'm a cat lover who gets excited over cartoons, anime, and video games. I dabble in digital illustration and animation. I'm inspired by sharing my culture, traditions, food, and beliefs with others, while learning about theirs in return.
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