12 Traditional Bolivian Foods You’ll Want To Try
Explore the mouth-watering variety of delicious Bolivian foods in this irresistible list of their most popular dishes! As in most of Latin America, Bolivian dishes are a fusion of prehispanic ingredients mixed with Arab flavors from Spanish recipes and a unique local touch. If you are interested in learning about a different country, note that food is one of the most important windows...Read More
10 Famous Afro-Latinas Who’ve Made a Powerful Impact
A simple definition of the term Afro-Latina is “a woman of African descent whose origin comes from Latin America.” In other words, an Afro-Latina is a Black person from one of the Latin American countries. About 30% of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean has African roots. Nevertheless, the Afro-descendant perspective is often absent from positions of...Read More
Love in Spanish: Unique Valentine’s Day Traditions in Latin America
Valentine’s Day in Latin America is a popular holiday that’s celebrated all across the region. Of course, each Latin American nation has a different approach and its own unique customs and traditions. Keep reading to discover all about Valentine’s Day in Latin America, the origins of this international holiday, and five of the most unique Valentine’s Day traditions in Latin...Read More
10 Amusing Facts About Spanish Culture and Traditions
Spain is a country full of interesting history, colorful traditions, and intriguing cultural facts. Many aspects of Spanish culture and tradition help Spain stand apart from the rest of the Spanish-speaking countries. Let’s see 10 facts about Spanish culture and traditions that will amuse and may even shock you! Join more than 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for...Read More
What’s the Spanish Lisp? All About the Ceceo
One of the most characteristic sounds you hear when Spaniards speak their own language is known as the Spanish lisp. In the English world, this distinctive sound is identified as a lisp, or a kind of speech disorder. So, is it possible that a whole nation suffers from a speech disorder? If so, how did it come to this? Keep reading to know everything you need to know about...Read More
Guatemala’s Biggest, Most Colorful Market: Chichicastenango
In a mountainous region of Guatemala, with foggy mornings that create a mystic atmosphere and cool yet sunny days, there is one of the most colorful and magical towns in the region: Chichicastenango, or—as the locals call it—Chichi. Chichicastenango’s claim to fame is its market, which is one of the largest and most colorful in all Latin America, and the main theme of this blog post!...Read More
The History and Tradition of Las Cabañuelas
Las cabañuelas, meaning “little huts” in English, are ancient ways of predicting the weather. Interestingly, country people in Spain and Latin America continue to use these folkloric methods and swear by their effectiveness. In the following pages, I cover: History of Las Cabañuelas Theories of how and where they started Different methods of weather prediction ...Read More
10 Festive Ways to Spend Christmas in Argentina
Christmas in Argentina means warm weather, summer fun, and adventure! If you’re used to snow, Christmas in Argentina might be a bit of a shock, but it has a charm of its own. The holiday season in Argentina is a wonderful time of year with Argentinian Christmas food and special decorations. Many Argentinians love to decorate Christmas trees, prepare asado (barbecue), and enjoy...Read More
12 Coolest Hispanic Holidays You Never Heard Of
Are you trying to decide where and when to go on your first (or next) trip to Latin America? It’s a vast, diverse region with so many countries that it’s hard to choose just one. What if you had information at your fingertips about the coolest Hispanic holidays, when and where they take place, and what they’re all about? Well, exactly that is what you’re...Read More