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
The Mistura Festival in Peru Was South America’s Biggest Food Festival
The Mistura Food Festival was Latin America’s biggest food festival. Held every September from 2008-2017 in Lima, this festival celebrated Peruvian cuisine. This event was an international food festival, local food fair, artisan food fair, multicultural festival, livestock fair, and folk fair wrapped up in one colossal 10-day annual experience. Embracing ideas from abroad has long been...Read More
Frida Kahlo and Diego: Legends and Icons of Mexican Culture
Artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are two of the most iconic figures of Mexican culture. Through their modernist and post-revolutionary paintings and murals, they captured an era when the people wanted their power back. Indigenous roots and the origins of Mexicans were important to define national identity. And feminism was absent from the artistic field. Their influence...Read More
Brief History of Guatemala’s Only Public University: Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
While there are several universities in Guatemala, there is only one public university in Guatemala, La Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. Founded more than 300 years ago, this academic institution is the oldest university in Guatemala. It is home to leaders, intellectuals, and some of the most important political figures in Guatemala have been born. So, let’s learn a little bit...Read More
The Influential Sounds of Son Cubano in Cuba
Son cubano is a dancing and singing style from Cuba. It gained international fame around 1930. It’s one of the most influential genres of Latin American music. Thanks to son cubano, we have other popular genres like salsa. The word son means something close to “sound” or “tune.” It’s not exclusive to son cubano; others include son huasteco and son jarocho. Son cubano has...Read More
Top Urban Art and Street Sculptures in Costa Rica
What comes to your mind when someone says “Costa Rican art?” When we think about art, we usually think of baroque or realistic depictions that famous European artists created hundreds of years ago. When we think about Urban Art, however, our minds might travel to those colorful neighborhoods near New York. But did you know you can also find art like that in Latin America? In...Read More
13 Ways Halloween is Different From Day of the Dead
What’s the difference between Halloween and Day of the Dead? The similarities between Halloween and Day of the Dead are undeniable. People love these holidays for their decorations, costumes, traditions, food, and honoring the departed. If you’re learning Spanish or planning a trip to a Hispanic culture, it’s the perfect opportunity to understand the differences and...Read More
9 Quirky Facts About Pato: Argentina’s National Sport
Most people assume that the national game of Argentina is futból (soccer). While soccer is a favorite Argentinian sport, the national sport of Argentina is actually pato. This quirky sport dates back to the 17th century. It’s a combination of polo and basketball with an interesting history. Pato means duck in Spanish. In the past, people played this sport with live ducks....Read More