Latino(a) trailblazers
This Mexican artist is known for her colorful self-portraits and strong cultural themes.
Frida Kahlo
This dish is made of tortillas, cheese, and sometimes meat — grilled until melty.
Quesadilla
This dance from the Dominican Republic has a quick 1-2-3 beat.
Merengue
Capital of Mexico
México City
This November 1–2 holiday honors loved ones who have passed away.
Día de los Muertos
This singer from Colombia is known for “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Shakira
These are fried plantains, popular in the Caribbean and Central America.
Tostones
This upbeat music style from Puerto Rico often features rapping and Spanish lyrics.
Reggaeton
What is the only non Spanish speaking Latin country
Brazil
In Central and South America, this holiday involves vibrant parades, masks, and costumes before Lent.
Carnival
This Puerto Rican baseball player helped others before dying in a plane crash.
Roberto Clemente
This Mexican drink is made with rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Horchata
This slow romantic dance is popular in Argentina.
Tango
Longest river in South America
Amazon
This holiday celebrates turning 15 and is marked by a big party for girls in many Latin American countries.
Quinceañera
He fought for farmworkers’ rights in the U.S.
Cesar Chavez
This traditional Puerto Rican dish is made with mashed plantains and garlic.
Mofongo
This music style from Mexico often includes violins, trumpets, and matching suits.
Mariachi
This Caribbean island is both French- and Spanish-speaking
Hispaniola
This Mexican holiday on December 12 honors the Virgin Mary and is celebrated with pilgrimages and prayers.
Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe?
Who is the Cuban singer known as the Queen of Salsa
Celia Cruz
This traditional Salvadoran dish is a thick corn tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese, or pork.
Pupusas
This genre combines Brazilian rhythms with jazz and bossa nova influences; Antonio Carlos Jobim is a famous composer in this style.
Bossa Nova
This desert in northern Chile is considered the driest place on Earth.
Atacama Desert
Families create colorful altars with photos, candles, and marigolds to honor deceased loved ones.
Ofrenda