Latin America Geography
This country is home to Machu Picchu
Perú
This Argentine soccer player is widely considered one of the greatest athletes of all time
Lionel Messi
What does ALPFA stand for?
Association of Latino Professionals For America
He is known as “El Rey de Reggeaton”
Daddy Yankee
This staple dish is made of fried plantains and is popular in many Caribbean countries
Tostones / Maduros
This is the largest country in Latin America
Brazil
This Dominican baseball player earned the nickname Big Papi and became a Red Sox legend
David Ortiz
ALPFA’s mission includes empowering which community in professional spaces?
Latino / Latinx community
This genre of music originated in the Dominican Republic and features fast rhythm & dancing
Merengue
This Mexican dish consists of a tortilla folded around a filling
Taco
This river, one of the longest in the world, flows through Brazil, Peru, and Colombia
The Amazon River
This Brazilian soccer star is known for his flashy skills and played for both Barcelona and PSG
Neymar Jr
ALPFA was founded in this decade
1970s (specifically 1972)
She’s the Latina superstar behind hits like “Hips Don’t Lie”.
Shakira
This traditional Puerto Rican rice dish is made with pigeon peas and sofrito, often served during holidays
Arroz con Gandules
This country is the only one in South America where Portuguese is the official language
Brazil
This Argentinian basketball star won an NBA Championship with the Spurs and an Olympic gold medal with Argentina
Manu Ginóbili
Name one core value or theme promoted by ALPFA
Leadership, Community, Professional Growth, Inclusion
Bad Bunny is originally from this island
Puerto Rico
This popular Peruvian dish is made of fresh raw fish marinated in citrus
Ceviche
This Caribbean country is home to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System
Puerto Rico
This Mexican boxer is considered one of the greatest boxers in history, especially in the lightweight and welterweight divisions
Julio César Chávez
This major national event brings ALPFA chapters from across the U.S. together each year
ALPFA National Convention
This music and dance style from the Dominican Republic is rooted in African rhythms and is often performed in pairs
Bachata
This Indigenous cooking tool, a flat stone or clay surface, is still used across Latin America to make tortillas
Comal