Vocabulary Guide to Macrame in Spanish
El macramé, or macrame in Spanish, is an ancient technique to create fabrics through the use of knots. Macrame is one of the most popular crafts nowadays because of its simplicity and beautiful patterns. Macramé is a wonderful artistic outlet and you can use it to decorate your home, workspaces, and common areas. If you are thinking about starting this craft or are already part of the...Read More
Cali Fair: Colombia’s Most Important December Festival
La feria de Cali en Colombia (Cali fair in Colombia) is one of the most colorful and magical events that take place in South America. El Distrito Especial, Deportivo, Cultural, Turístico, Empresarial y de Servicios de Santiago de Cali, known simply as Distrito de Cali (Cali District) is the third most important city in Colombia, because of its cultural and economical relevance, and because...Read More
All About Santa Claus! (Free Spanish Lessons for Kids)
Santaclós— Santa Claus in Spanish —is one of the most iconic figures of the holidays around the world, and Latin America is no exception! Across the globe, Santa Claus is a wise old man who has a jolly laugh and makes toys for kids. He has a flying sleigh pulled by reindeers and travels the world on Christmas Eve to deliver gifts to all the good kids. Keep reading this blog...Read More
What To Expect When Visiting Guatemala During Christmas
Christmas in Guatemala, and Latin America, is the most important and expected celebration of the year. La Navidad—Christmas in Spanish—is a really important celebration in Guatemala. And it makes sense, taking into consideration that the majority of the inhabitants share Judeo-Christian religious beliefs, but also enjoy the happiness and hopefulness the season brings, religious...Read More
12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Peru
The 14 UNESCO Peru World Heritage Sites are part of the 139 World Heritage Sites that are located in Latin America. A UNESCO World Heritage site is a landmark or area that is legally protected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). These World Heritage Sites are chosen according to their cultural, historical, or scientific significance, and how...Read More
Mayan Languages Spoken in Guatemala
Language in Guatemala is a curious thing. One of the first things we are taught in school is that Guatemala is un país multilingüe y pluricultural (a multilingual and pluricultural country). It is amazing how, after hundreds of years, wars, changes, and adaptations, we can still experience part of what the Mayan civilization was, not only by visiting ancient Mayan sites but also...Read More
Learn About Endangered Species (Free Spanish Lessons for Kids)
Are you trying to find content about endangered species for kids in Spanish? You came to the right place! In our world there are thousands, if not millions, of different animals and species. Some exist in the same area as we do, and others are thousands of miles away from our home. And while some of them are safe and sound, others are in great danger of disappearing. The...Read More
10 Traditional Cuban Dishes That Will Make Your Mouth Water
What are some traditional Cuban dishes? How to choose? Being such a diverse island, Cuba has a cuisine full of flavors, textures, and colors. Cuba also shares common ingredients and dishes that are traditional to other parts of Latin America—however, Cubans give their own twist to them! Today we will learn about the best traditional Cuban dishes you can try the next time you...Read More
A Vocabulary Guide To Scrapbooking in Spanish
El album de recortes, or scrapbook in Spanish, is an art and craft activity that can be described as creating a book or an album with scraps of photographs, memorabilia and small things. While scrapbooking was a popular way of customizing your own family photo albums, this activity is so popular it has transcended languages, nationalities and even politics. Scrapbooking is a great way...Read More