A Brief and Fascinating History of Belize Independence Day
Did you know that Belize Independence Day is September 21? Belize boasts dreamy beaches, perfect tropical weather, and super friendly people. It also has the distinction of being the only Latin American country with English as its official language. Read this blog post to learn all about the history of “The Jewel of the Caribbean” and Belizean Independence Day. It’s full of...Read More
Costa Rica’s Independence Day
Costa Rica’s Independence Day is one of the most meaningful historical milestones of the country. Similar to the rest of Central American countries, residents celebrate la Independencia de Costa Rica (Costa Rica’s Independence Day) every September 14 and 15. This holiday marks the country’s separation from the Spanish Crown and the official declaration of Costa Rica as an independent...Read More
Celebrate at the Costa Maya Festival in Belize this Summer
The International Costa Maya Festival is Belize’s largest cultural celebration and a joyful celebration of Mayan culture. Set in a paradise-like island at the point where the Mexican Riviera Maya ends and the Central American Costa Maya starts, the Costa Maya Festival in Ambergris Caye is a truly international celebration. It brings together the Mayan World and the Central American...Read More
Fiesta de la Virgen de la Asunción, Guatemala
Every year on August 15, Guatemala City celebrates its patroness with the Fiesta de la Virgen de la Asunción. It’s a fascinating tradition and a colorful expression of Guatemalan culture and history. Although the origin of the festivity is religious, the celebration has grown into a much bigger festival that includes social, cultural, and gastronomic events. Stay with me to...Read More
Colombian Egan Bernal: First Latin American Tour de France Winner
This is how Egan Bernal became the first Latin American champion of the Tour de France on July 28, 2019. It’s the last day of the race. He pedals his last 79 of the whopping 2,150 miles (3,460 kilometers) he’s pedaled over the last month. He isn’t pedaling alone; a large group of cyclists is nearby. The hot summer sun beats down as he finds his way inside the fleet of...Read More
6 Latin American Nobel Prize Winners in Literature
Did you know that six Latin American authors who wrote groundbreaking books ended up winning the Nobel prize in literature? Prominent writers took over the Latin American literature scene in the mid-20th century. The international success of the Latin American genre of magical realism was part of the movement known as the Latin American Boom. While many celebrated writers...Read More
Where Are 10 of the Most Shocking Slums in Latin America?
In Latin America, informal settlements known as “slums” have emerged across the region, providing low-quality shelter to more than 117 million people who live in shocking levels of poverty. The immensity of cities such as Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Lima generates overcrowded living conditions without access to electricity or clean water. People living in Latin American slums also suffer...Read More
Action-Packed, Colorful Celebration of La Ceiba Carnaval in Honduras
The La Ceiba Carnival in Honduras is a joyful celebration full of color and music that you don’t want to miss! La Ceiba is a beautiful city with kind people, breathtaking beaches, and awesome venues. It’s a newly popular ecotourism destination that offers hiking, ziplining, rafting, scuba diving, biodiversity, and a vibrant nightlife. This carnaval (carnival) inspires all of La...Read More
Festival de la Mejorana, Guararé, Panama
El Festival de la Mejorana or El Festival de Guararé has been celebrated since 1949, at the end of September in the town of Guararé, 172 miles (277 kilometers) away from Panama City. What is la mejorana? But what is a Mejorana? Lots of Spanish speakers don’t even know this word. That’s because it’s a traditional Panamanian instrument, which looks like a small guitar, and has only...Read More