Explore the Dominican Republic: A Valuable Destination for Spanish Learners
The Dominican Republic is the second-largest country in the Caribbean and a paradise for travelers. The island is known for its uncharted beaches, warm people, delicious flavors, diversity, and more. The official language is also Spanish, making the Dominican Republic a valuable destination for Spanish immersion. Republica Dominicana | © Jeff/Flickr A trip to Republica Dominicana is...Read More
UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in Venezuela
Discover the national heritage sites of Spectacular Venezuela! From its tasty cuisine to unique hiking mountains in the shape of tabletops, this magical country has much to offer to expert travelers like yourself. In this post, you will learn what UNESCO is, what does the label means, the three UNESCO world heritage sites in Venezuela, and links to get all of the details for your...Read More
Joropo: Venezuela’s Traditional Dance
Venezuela’s traditional dance is called Joropo. Its name and characteristics are an amalgamation of history and culture that I will unravel in this blog post. Join me in exploring the Venezuelan authentic traditional dance, declared Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación (National Cultural Heritage) in 2014. Joropo | © Diego Tabares/Pereira/Flickr The Arrival of Joropo in...Read More
Mayan Languages Spoken in Guatemala
Language in Guatemala is a curious thing. One of the first things we are taught in school is that Guatemala is un país multilingüe y pluricultural (a multilingual and pluricultural country). It is amazing how, after hundreds of years, wars, changes, and adaptations, we can still experience part of what the Mayan civilization was, not only by visiting ancient Mayan sites but also...Read More
Coffee Tour: Countries in Central America and South America With the Best Coffee
Have you ever wondered where you can find the best coffee in Latin America? Well, some of the best coffee in the world comes from Latin America! Coffee in Latin America is a huge part of the culture and an important export for many Hispanic countries. Coffee arrived in Latin America in the early 18th century. Today, Latin America produces about 60% of the coffee that people consume...Read More
The World’s Highest Waterfall Is Angel Falls in Venezuela
La cascada del Salto del Ángel (Angel Falls) in Venezuela is the highest waterfall on Earth. Its height is 3,212 ft (979 m)—almost a kilometer tall! The Latin American region hosts some other interesting waterfalls such as: Three Sisters Waterfalls – Cataratas las tres hermanas in Perú, at 2,998 ft (914 m) Yumbiya Waterfall – Catarata Yumbiya in Perú, at 2,939 ft...Read More
Camino de Santiago de Compostela: Everything About the Ancient Pilgrim Routes
El Camino de Santiago de Compostela is the road of Santiago de Compostela or—as is more well-known in English—Saint James’ way. Did you know that there are more than ten routes to walk el camino de Santiago de Compostela and become a pilgrim? In this post we are going to learn all about them, learn who St. James was and why he is important, and why he has a path and many more things about...Read More
A Traveler’s Guide to Valparaiso, Chile
Valparaiso in Chile is a unique city that draws in visitors from all over the globe! From wonderful architecture and street art to hilly neighborhoods and historic homes, this area is a multifaceted work of art. It’s time to see everything that this stunning city has to offer! Read on to discover more about Valparaiso’s history, landscape, and, most importantly, activities. Let’s...Read More
José María Morelos: A True Mexican Hero
Learn the story of Jose Maria Morelos, the rebel Catholic priest who fought against the Spanish Empire, betrayed religious ideals, was saved by a 12-year-old warrior, and worked hand by hand with pirates in order to obtain independence from Europeans using a European constitution as a base. This insurgent and liberal was anointed by the Father of Independence Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla,...Read More