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This Colombian cyclist, born in Zipaquirá in 1997, trained in the Andes and won the 2019 Tour de France at age 22, becoming the first Latin American rider to do so, and the youngest winner since 1909.
Who is Egan Bernal?
This large natural saline lake in central Mexico once housed the island city of Tenochtitlán before being largely drained during the colonial period.
What is Lake Texcoco?
An ancient Mesoamerican process that involves soaking maize in an alkaline solution, such as lime water, to improve nutrient bioavailability, particularly niacin (Vitamin B3), and remove the hull. It is the scientific foundation for all authentic tortillas and tamales.
What is Nixtamalization?
This 1967 novel by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez is a landmark of the Latin American Boom, a literary movement between 1960 and 1970.
What is Cien años de soledad?
This Argentine culinary tradition is more than just a barbecue; it is a social institution rooted in the gaucho culture that brings together family and friends.
What is Asado?
He became the first boxer in history to win world titles in four weight divisions and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007. This Panamanian boxer began his career in the 1960s.
Who is Roberto Durán?
This Inca royal estate is located high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
What is Machu Picchu?
Named by a poet to describe its light and airy texture, this Peruvian dessert consists of a "manjar blanco" (caramel) base topped with a port-infused meringue and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
What is Suspiro Limeño?
This 2010 Nobel winner used the "Boom" technique of non-linear timelines in his 1969 title Conversación en La Catedral, a fictional examination of Peruvian politics under the dictatorship of Manuel Odría in the 1950s
Who is Mario Vargas Llosa?
During Holy Week in Antigua, the streets are transformed into ephemeral works of art through this tradition, where intricate, colorful patterns are created from sawdust, flower petals, and pine needles to honor faith.
What are Alfombras?
Known as 'La Zurda de Oro' (The Golden Lefty), this Peruvian volleyball star helped lead her nation to a historic silver medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, was named the world’s best player after that tournament, and later served as a pioneering congresswoman in her home country.
Who is Cecilia Tait?
This lowland Maya region contains major cities like Tikal and was home to many independent city-states during the Classic period.
What is the Petén Basin?
A dessert from Guadalajara, Mexico. This dessert is a cross between a flan and a crème brûlée, distinguished by its burnt, caramelized top and spiced milk base.
What is a Jericalla?
This Argentine-born author won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his 2023 title, Trust, making him one of the few Latin Americans to win this specific U.S. honor.
Who is Hernan Diaz?
Celebrated in July in Oaxaca, Mexico, this Zapotec tradition is centered on the Zapotec principle of reciprocity and communal exchange, serving as a powerful demonstration of indigenous unity and the sharing of ancestral goods and arts.
What is the Guelaguetza?
Nicknamed “El Presidente”, this MLB pitcher threw a perfect game in 1991 with the Montreal Expos against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In recognition of his contributions to baseball, Nicaragua renamed its national stadium in his honor in 1998.
Who is Dennis Martínez?
This Inca engineering achievement included suspension bridges made from woven plant fibers.
What are Q’eswachaka bridges?
This unique Dominican dessert, traditionally prepared during Lent and Holy Week, consists of sweetened red beans, coconut milk, spices, and sweet potatoes, topped with milk crackers (galletitas).
What are Habichuelas con Dulce?
This Panamanian historical novelist wrote the 2004 title El caballito de oro, which focuses on the construction of the world's first transcontinental railroad.
Who is Juan David Morgan?
Celebrated in July in the Tarapacá Region of Northern Chile, this immense festival of the Virgin of Carmen features the Diablada. In this elaborate syncretic dance, masked dancers represent the struggle between good and evil.
What is Fiesta de La Tirana?
Born in Nogales in 1977, this legendary sprinter captured Olympic silver in the 400 meters at the 2004 Athens Games, but solidified her status as a global icon a year earlier by becoming the first Mexican woman to win a World Championship gold medal.
Who is Ana Guevara?
This Maya city was one of the most powerful Classic Period centers, known for its towering temples and rivalry with Calakmul.
What is Tikal?
An ancient Maya "blood of the earth" beverage that is made from fermented honey and the bark of a specific legume tree. It remains a sacred ceremonial drink in parts of the Yucatán and Guatemala.
What is Balché?
This 2022 title is a critically acclaimed short story collection by Bolivian author Liliana Colanzi, who is known for blending science fiction and the uncanny.
What is Ustedes brillan en lo oscuro?
A symbol of cultural resilience for the Lenca people, this traditional Honduran ritual acts as a 'pact of peace' between neighboring communities, often involving the ceremonial exchange of patron saints.
What is the Guancasco?