Every November, the Día de los Muertos festivities take place all across Mexico, but perhaps the most dazzling celebration is the one on Isla de Janitzio. Located on the state
Cochinita pibil is a traditional slow-roasted pork dish used to prepare the most delicious tacos in Mexico. Originally from the Yucatan Peninsula, the Cochinita pibil was served as an offering
José Antonio Abreu was a Venezuelan musician and orchestra conductor that founded the “Sistema Nacional de Orquestas” (National Network of Orchestras). This publicly-financed music program aims to provide musical training
Fray Antón Montesino was a Spanish friar doing missionary work in the island of Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) during the Spanish conquest. He was also the first European to publicly
The National Museum of Anthropology is the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. Located in the area within Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, the museum holds relevant archaeological and
Lake Titicaca is a large, deep, freshwater lake that serves as a natural border between Bolivia and Perú. This lake has a surface elevation of 3,812 m (12,507 ft), and
The Castillo de Chapultepec is located on top of Chapultepec Hill in Mexico City. Originally, built in 1785, the castle served a variety of purposes, such as, summer house for
Almería is a beautiful city located in Andalucía, Spain, with one of the better preserved systems of underground shelters in Europe. These shelters were built during the Spanish Civil War
Tepito is a barrio located in Colonia Morelos, north of Mexico City, that dates back to the pre-Hispanic era. This neighborhood is the hometown of many prominent figures in the
Andrés Bello was a Venezuelan humanist, diplomat, poet, legislator, philosopher, educator and philologist, whose political and literary works revolutionized their respective fields. In 1847 he completed one of his greatest
Pulque is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant. This traditional drink from the Mexica culture was an important part of religious rituals and
The paella is a world-famous dish from Spain, more specifically from the Valencia region. While there are many variants of this popular rice-based dish, some of the main, traditional ingredients