A Traveler’s Guide to Santiago, Chile
Visiting Santiago Chile is a must! This enchanting capital city offers the best of both worlds: the breathtaking Andes mountains and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Chile is Latin America’s number one safest country. Six million people inhabit Santiago de Chile, making it the 7th largest city in the Americas. According to an Economist Intelligence Unit study,...Read More
Who Was Juan Ponce de León?
Juan Ponce de León y Figueroa was a Spaniard conqueror and explorer. If you are wondering where did Juan Ponce de León explored, he discovered Florida and Puerto Rico for the Spanish empire. After this sentence, there are many doubts about many Juan Ponce de León facts. History cannot tell perfectly who his parents were, nor exactly where or when he was born because no historian has found...Read More
What’s the Type of Government in Spain?
Understanding the type of government in Spain requires a deep dive into the country’s history and sociopolitical context. If you’re planning on relocating to Spain or venturing on a Spanish immersion trip, this topic is helpful to study ahead of time. Getting a deeper understanding of the government in Spain is key to getting involved with locals and integrating into...Read More
A Traveler’s Guide to the Islands of the Caribbean
What are the best islands in the Caribbean to visit? That’s actually a tricky question because no matter where you go any island in the Caribbean is a potential paradise on Earth. El Caribe, or the Caribbean, is a region in the American continent that comprises the Caribbean Sea, all the islands in it and all the coasts that surround it. The Caribbean is located southeast of the...Read More
The Guarani Aquifer: South America’s Most Important Source of Fresh Water
What is the South American Guarani aquifer system? It’s the third-largest aquifer (groundwater reservoir) in the world and the largest in the Americas. El acuífero Guaraní (the Guarani Aquifer) covers 460,000 sq mi (1,200,000 sq km) with a volume of 9,600 cubic mi (40,000 cubic km). That is almost as big as La Bahía de Hudson (Hudson Bay)—which covers 474,000 sq mi (1,227,650 sq km). If...Read More
The Andes: Traveler’s Guide to the Mountain Range in South America
The mountain range in South America we know as the Andes Mountains extends along with seven countries and up to 5,500 miles (8,900 km). Other names are: South American Andes or simply, the Andes. In Spanish, we call them la Cordillera de Los Andes or Los Andes. Get your hiking boots ready and tag along with me to learn about this natural wonder and everything these South American...Read More
20 Fun and Interesting Facts About Ecuador
Today’s fun facts about Ecuador showcase this amazing country it is and how much it has to offer. Ecuador has a rich culture that values nature. Even though it’s a relatively small country, it has amazing landmarks including part of the Andes Mountain Range, coastal sites, diverse cuisine, the Amazon jungle, and much more! Keep reading to fuel your wanderlust and add Ecuador...Read More
Colombia’s Liquid Rainbow: Cano Cristales the “River of Five Colors”
El río de los cinco colores, or the river of the five colors in Spanish, is the most colorful river in Colombia and the world! National Geographic describes it as el río que escapó del Paraíso (the river that escaped Paradise), and is an understandable description, especially if you are able to visit at the right time of the year. The river of five colors is a place that is full...Read More
Fiesta de Las Velas: A Colorful Oaxaca Tradition
Las Velas is the crown jewel of Oaxaca traditions, where people remember and practice indigenous festivities that date back 3,000 years to honor their ancestors, the first rains, and the maize. They’ve survived colonization, independence, and revolution and keep going strong. People dance, sing, eat and do religious processions. This renovates and strengthens family, community, and...Read More