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

On August 10, 1809, a group of citizens in Quito, Ecuador, led by a Manuela Cañizares, overthrew the Spanish local authorities and established their own government. Although by October of