12 Glorious Reasons to Visit Cotahuasi Canyon in Peru
El Cañón de Cotahuasi (Cotahuasi Canyon) is in Peru, a country full of wonderful places to visit such as El desierto de Huacachina (the Huacachina desert), Las líneas de Nazca, (the Nazca lines), La montaña arcoíris (Rainbow mountain), or Machu Picchu. El cañón de las maravillas (The canyon of wonders) is another name for Cotahuasi Canyon, and it has earned it. This deep, Peruvian canyon...Read More
10 Fascinating Facts About the Panama Canal
Are you ready to learn some interesting facts about the Panama canal? First, let’s check a few “average” facts about the Panama canal. The United States government built the canal and opened it officially on April 1st, 1914, but due to WWI, there were no celebrations. Commercial traffic started on August 15th of the same year, after 10 years of working on the project. The Panama canal is...Read More
9 Coolest Road Trips You Want To Take in South America
Taking a South America road trip could include up to 12 countries (in 9 of which, the official language is Spanish)! Throughout its 6.8 million sq mi (17.84 million sq km), you’re going to find amazing deserts, mountains, jungles, cities, and towns. They’re all connected thanks to the Panamerican Highway, which could carry you on a Canada to South America road trip since it starts in...Read More
13 Coolest Museums in Latin America: Artifacts, History, and More
Latin American museums are awesome and full of surprises—many are connected to the pre-Columbian cultures that first inhabited those territories. For example, if you go to Mexico you will find Aztec artifacts, when visiting Guatemala you can find Mayan hieroglyphs, and upon arriving in Peru you can learn about the history of the Inca. In this article, you will find a list of the coolest...Read More
Let’s Explore the 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cuba
There are many Cuban historical and world heritage sites throughout this island on the Caribbean Sea. Not only its culture and history make it a unique travel destination but also the incomparable richness of its UNESCO world heritage sites. Join me as I explore 9 of them! What Is a Unesco World Heritage Site? The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural...Read More
15 Traditional Panamanian Foods
Traditional Panamanian food is worth exploring. While all Latin American countries share culture and language to a certain extent, our traditional gastronomy is different. Chile has pan amasado, Peru ceviche, and Guatemala pepian. Carimañolas, sancocho, and cabanga are some of Panama’s traditional foods. Keep reading to discover 15 traditional Panamanian foods! Common...Read More
15 Colorful Facts About Rainbow Mountain in Peru
Rainbow mountain sounds like something out of a fairytale or a videogame, but luckily it’s real and it’s in the Peruvian desert. When you think about Peru, probably llamas, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, the Oasis of the Americas in Huacachina, the Nazca lines, Peruvian ceviche, or the famous footballer, Claudio Pizarro come to your mind. Peru is all that and much more! Join me as I explore...Read More
10 Extraordinary Facts About Cuzco, Peru You Probably Didn’t Know
Cuzco is one of the most important cities in Peru. Not only is Cuzco closely related to the Inca empire—one of the most important pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas alongside the Maya and the Aztecs—but it is also the oldest city on the entire American continent. The Inca founded the city in the 13th century, and Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro re-founded it on March 23rd,...Read More
Hear Me Now! 15 Productive Ways To Say ‘Listen’ in Spanish
Escucha is “listen” in Spanish, and as you can expect, there are many ways to call for someone’s attention in this extensive language. Join me as I explore 15 different and productive ways to say “listen” in Spanish. I will also include 7 more phrases you can use to demonstrate active listening in your Spanish speech. Listen in Spanish As in every other language, there...Read More