10 Ways Mexican Dictator Porfirio Diaz Actually Made a Positive Impact
Porfirio Diaz was the president of Mexico for 30 years—longer than anyone else in the country’s history. He led the country from 1876 to 1910 (with a four-year pause). He was a military commander and strategist who led the Mexican troops against the French. Given that Porfirio Diaz pretended to remain in power forever, history remembers him as a dictator. But we can’t overlook all of...Read More
How They Celebrate Friendship Day in Argentina
The official motto of Friendship Day in Argentina is: Un pueblo de amigos es una nación imbatible.A community of friends is an invincible nation. This special holiday sprouted from a most unexpected event. Let’s dive into the intriguing story of el Día del Amigo (Friendship Day) in Argentina and find out when and why they celebrate it! History of Friendship Day in Argentina...Read More
The History and Celebration of Oktoberfest in Argentina
Oktoberfest in Argentina? That’s right! The famous historical festival from Germany is a huge event in Argentina, too! After World War II, Germans immigrated not only to Argentina, but also to other South American countries like Brazil, Chile, Venezuela, Peru, Mexico, and Spain. Argentina’s Oktoberfest is the largest in Latin America after Munich and Blumenau, Brazil....Read More
10 Surprising Facts About Barceloneta, Puerto Rico
Barceloneta, Puerto Rico is located on the northern coast of the island. It has an area of 18.7 square miles (48.5 sq km), and it’s also known as the Industrial City of Puerto Rico. Full of tradition and folklore, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico trovadores (troubadours) and improvisadores (improvisers) walk the streets of this unique region. While the town is full of...Read More
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
Discover Mexico’s Freedom Trail With These 9 Beautiful Cities
Discover the Independence of Mexico history by traveling along the Freedom Trail! Mexico’s Freedom Trail is a series of touristic cities that were once key spots of the independence movement. In Mexico, it’s called the Ruta Hidalgo (Hidalgo Route) because Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was the leader of the cause. The route covers all the cities and towns he went through, marked...Read More
How El Grito de Dolores Triggered the Mexican War of Independence
El Grito de Dolores (the Cry of Dolores) was the turning point that led to Mexico’s independence from the Spanish Empire. This event inspired other independence movements and wars across Latin America. The Mexican independence process started in 1810 and culminated in 1821. Mexicans celebrate their national identity, traditions, symbols, music, and more annually. Visiting Mexico in...Read More
The History and Success of Argentina Women’s Field Hockey Team
Las Leonas (the lions) is the well-deserved name of the Argentina field hockey team for women. They are among the best teams in the world and have won major championships like the Olympics and the World Cup. Read this blog post to discover the intriguing story and achievements of Argentina’s women’s field hockey team! Origins of Argentina Field Hockey Argentineans pride...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