6 Powerful Memoirs and Novels by Esmeralda Santiago
Esmeralda Santiago is part of a generation of Latino writers whose backgrounds powerfully drive their words into heartwarming—and sometimes heartbreaking—novels and memoirs that we can’t stop reading. I have collected 6 of Santiago’s works into this entertaining blog post for you to select your next read! Why Should You Read in Spanish? Studying and learning foreign languages...Read More
10 Interesting Facts About the Great Pyramid of Cholula in Mexico
The Great Pyramid of Cholula was at the center of a large city and the religious capital of the highland of Mexico. It has undergone several excavations, and you’ll be amazed to learn what lies beneath it! The famous Great Pyramid of Cholula is a hidden gem worth discovering. Keep reading to learn and explore 10 fascinating facts about the largest pyramid in the world! A Brief History...Read More
The Enchanting Magical Realism of Juan Rulfo in 4 Books
Juan Rulfo was a Mexican author who wrote key pieces of Latin American literature. Acclaimed by Nobel laureates and praised by literary giants, his work quickly became a mandatory reading in schools and a universal reference of his writing style. Juan Rulfo’s books aren’t plenty, unfortunately, but they are certainly enough to consecrate him as a first-class prodigy writer of the...Read More
3 Wonderful, Life-changing Books by Luis Alberto Urrea
Luis Alberto Urrea is a Mexican American novelist and poet. His preferred genres are fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. A lot of his work has as its central axis on the subject of immigration from Mexico to the USA, which is the story of his life. His experiences as part of an immigrant family, having strong illnesses as a child, witnessing machismo, being discriminated against for...Read More
6 Books by Master Storyteller Oscar Hijuelos
Oscar Hijuelos is an award-winning author from a Cuban immigrant family who resided in New York. They had to overcome the many adversities of their new life in a big city and forget about the security of living in their homeland. In spite of this, they went through their days gracefully, accepting and welcoming what was to come next. Throughout his books, you can find many pieces of his...Read More
6 Remarkable Books by Mario Vargas Llosa
Mario Vargas Llosa is a Peruvian-born naturalized-Spanish journalist, essayist, college professor, marquis, former politician, and author. He is one of the most remarkable writers of his generation and of the Latin American boom literary movement. He has won the Cervantes Prize—the most important Spanish language prize—the Biblioteca Breve Prize, the Planeta Prize, the Príncipe de...Read More
10 Must-See Ancient Mayan Sites in Guatemala
Ancient Mayan sites and Mayan ruins converge in Guatemala. This is the land where the Maya came to life, the civilization responsible for many of the astronomical and mathematical discoveries we still use today. In spite of the political disputes and divisions during the independence of Honduras and Mexico that removed some ancient Mayan sites from within Guatemala’s political borders,...Read More
8 Books by Rudolfo Anaya: A Writer Devoted to His Heritage
“We have to come out of our own experience, our own tradition, culture, roots, our own sense of language, of story, and deal with that”—Rudolfo Anaya Rudolfo Anaya knew how important his roots were, which is why he used his experiences and everything he learned from his heritage to create many incredible stories we can now enjoy. I have compiled some of his most acclaimed books...Read More
13 Inspiring Facts About Lake Nicaragua and the Largest Volcanic Lake Island in the World
Lake Nicaragua is the largest lake in Central America. It’s so vast that when the Spanish were exploring Nicaragua, they thought they’d reached the sea! Lake Nicaragua is a magical natural wonder. It has been home to ancient civilizations, as well as prosperous cities. This lake drains to the Caribbean Sea through the San Juan River. It’s connected to Lake Managua in the...Read More