Fiambre in Guatemala: What Is It and Why Do We Celebrate It?
Fiambre is truly the mother of all salads. This unique dish is prepared and eaten each year for Día de Todos Santos (All Saints Day) on November 1 and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November 2. It is a time for family and sharing. For Guatemalans, fiambre symbolizes both of these essential values. Served chilled, it contains a smorgasbord of ingredients. A variety of...Read More
Extraordinary Patterns: Guatemala’s Annual Kite Festival
When you hear Day of the Dead, what comes to mind? Maybe you think about the movie Coco or elaborate skull face paintings. While these are common ways to celebrate Día de los muertos, these are traditions unique to Mexico—not the rest of Latin America. Each country celebrates this special day in its own way, but one nation, in particular, stands out from the rest with its impressive...Read More
25 Spectacular Channels to Watch YouTube Spanish Lessons
Did you know that over 80% of the world’s 572 million Spanish speakers are native speakers? And many of them have posted videos online. But, wait. Does that mean you can learn Spanish on YouTube? Yes! YouTube Spanish lessons are actually a marvelous resource for learning Spanish. Searching for “free Spanish lessons” pulls up thousands of results. How do you know where to...Read More
An Abridged History of St. Francis of Assisi for Your Spanish Learner
Every year on October 4th, people around the world celebrate the life of St. Francis of Assisi. He is one of the most famous and loved Catholic saints. Whether you’ve celebrated the Feast of St. Francis de Assisi all your life or this is your first time, there’s so much to learn, especially in your second language! In this blog post, we’ll briefly review the life of St. Francis,...Read More
20 Best Spanish Movies That Will Make You Cry
Movies are one of the best ways we have to escape reality and dream for a couple of hours. However, not all films are made equal, and Hollywood movies are not like Spanish ones. Let’s face it, the best Spanish movies are those that grab your soul, take it through a roller coaster, and leave you with lots of questions and doubts about what you’ve just watched. In this post, we’ll...Read More
Take Action on World Cleanup Day, el Día Mundial de Limpieza
Every year, humans create 2.12 billion tons of waste (industrial, electronic, radioactive, plastic, etc). Unless something changes, that number will increase by 70% by 2050. Is there anything you can do to stop this urgent issue? Yes! You can participate in World Cleanup Day to raise awareness of the problem, and start solving it one day at a time. What Is World...Read More
5 Beautiful Places to Visit in Antigua Guatemala When Quarantine Ends
The unique beauty of Antigua, Guatemala is hard to match. This old Latin American city, seemingly frozen in time with its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It acquired the heritage status by having been “the cultural, economic, religious, political and educational centre for the entire region until the capital was moved,” according to...Read More
Enter a Runner’s World in Spanish: Must-Run Marathons in Latin America
In the era of social distancing, running marathons remains one of the few pastimes that is still feasible in spite of the lockdown. Of course, large group races are unlikely to happen right now. Latin America hosts a number of marathons each year. In Guatemala, for example, it’s common for local communities to pitch in and organize annual town-wide marathons. People of all ages and...Read More
29 Sweet Grandparents Day Quotes in Spanish to Make You Smile
Today is National Grandparents Day! Grandparents are undoubtedly special. They’re a unique kind of family; loving, caring, and patient. If you’re lucky enough to still have grandparents, visit them, cherish them and celebrate them while you can. Now is the ideal time to tell them how much you love them with some quotes in Spanish. If your grandparents have passed...Read More