The Carretera Panamericana (Pan-American Highway) is a network of roads that links the American continent, from Argentina in the south to Alaska in the north. Officially inaugurated in 1963, the
Sangría is a popular and very refreshing drink, ideal for summertime. Made from a combination of red wine, sliced fruit, brandy, fruit juice, and spices, the sangria we know today
Born in Puerto Rico, Rafael Hernández Marín was a prolific musician and songwriter responsible for hundreds of songs in the Latin American repertoire. During World War I, he was a
The Pambiche or merengue apambichao is a type of merengue that developed in the Dominican Republic during the American invasion (1916-1924). Story has it that American soldiers were often called
Among the many Jesuits missions or reductions built across the Americas with the goal of bringing Christianity to the New World, the ones found in Bolivia have survived the test
The heir to one of the largest fortunes in the United States, Archer Milton Huntington dedicated his life to the field of Hispanic Studies and he’s best known for being
The term ‘cholet’ derives from the combination of ‘cholo’ (native person) and ‘chalet’ (type of house) and it’s used to describe a new style of colorful and eye-catching buildings that are
During the time of the Spanish ruling in America, there originated in New Mexico a community of detribalized Native Americans known as “Genízaros”. Although originally traded as slaves by the Spanish,
Antonio José de Sucre was a Venezuelan military leader who fought for the Independence of Latin America. Close friend and collaborator of Simon Bolivar, Sucre was a key figure in
The Battle of Puebla took place on 5 May 1862, near Puebla City, between the Mexican and French army during the Second French Intervention in Mexico. Although the Battle of Pueblo did
New Spain or, more accurately, the Viceroyalty of New Spain was the first of four viceroyalties established by the Spanish Empire in the Americas with the goal to better oversee the Crown’s new
Dolores Olmedo was a Mexican businesswoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to preserve art and promote Mexican culture. Close friend of famous muralist Diego Rivera, Dolores Olmedo had the