The charrería is an equestrian discipline and art form from Mexico. Charrerías date back to Colonial Mexico and they evolved from animal husbandry practices passed down through generations. In this
In 1969, a song came out in Argentina that would forever change the tango genre. Written by Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla and Uruguayan poet Horacio Ferrer, the song “Balada para un loco”
On the night of January 5, kids all over the world go to bed dreaming about the visit of los Reyes Magos and the gifts that they will bring them.
In Ecuador the New Year begins with the burning of the old one! More specifically by burning monigotes (paper or rag dolls) that represent the year that ends, in particular
In Spain the Christmas lottery is one of the most popular and eagerly-awaited holiday traditions. Colloquially known as “el gordo de Navidad”, this lottery dates back to 1811 and its
Las posadas mexicanas are a popular Christmas tradition that take place during the nine days leading to December 25th. As many holidays in Mexico, the roots of this festivity date
Vilcabamba is a village in a valley in Southern Ecuador that allegedly has the oldest population in the world. This has earned Vilcabamba the name of “valle sagrado de la
Corrido mexicano is the name of a popular music genre that deals with socially-relevant topics. Known for its poetry-like ballads, corridos tell stories of love, politics, oppression, and other cultural
Arepas are a Pre-Columbian, maize-based food that’s highly popular in several countries in Latin America, in particular Venezuela and Colombia. Arepas are very versatile and can be prepared in many
In the 1800s, Spain lived through many conflicts between those who supported the absolute monarchy and the liberalists. Among the liberalists was Mariana Pineda, a young woman who fought and
K’inich Janaab’ Pakal or Pacal the Great was a Mayan Ahau (king) of the city state of Palenque (southern Mexico). Pakal reigned for 68 years and was highly-respected by his
Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, and third most studied one worldwide? According to a recent report from the Cervantes Institute, there