Geography
The name of the largest lake in Central America, located in Nicaragua
This indigenous Guatemalan activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate gained international recognition for her advocacy for indigenous rights and social justice.
Who is Rigoberta Menchú?
This staple food in Central America, made from ground corn dough, is often served with beans and cheese.
What is a tortilla?
This indigenous group, known for their distinctive woven textiles and colorful clothing, primarily inhabits the highlands of Guatemala.
Who are the Maya?
This lively dance, characterized by its fast footwork and colorful costumes, originated in the Caribbean coast of Honduras and is accompanied by Punta music.
What is the Punta dance?
The Central American country that has the longest coastline along the Caribbean Sea
What is Nicaragua?
This Nobel Prize-winning author from Guatemala wrote the renowned novel "Men of Maize."
Who is Miguel Ángel Asturias?
Name the traditional dish from El Salvador consisting of thick, handmade corn tortillas filled with various savory ingredients like cheese, beans, and meats.
What is a pupusa?
The Miskito people, recognized for their autonomy and resilience, reside along the Caribbean coast of which Central American country?
What is Nicaragua?
The marimba, a wooden percussion instrument similar to a xylophone, is considered the national instrument of which Central American country?
What is Guatemala?
This Central American country is bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
What is Costa Rica?
This Panamanian boxer, nicknamed "Manos de Piedra," is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time.
Who is Roberto Durán?
This popular dessert in Nicaragua is made from fried plantains, often served with cream, cheese, or sweetened condensed milk.
What is maduro en tentación?
This indigenous group has a significant presence in both Honduras and El Salvador and is recognized for their pottery and artisanal crafts.
Who are the Lenca?
The Garifuna people, with roots in Africa and indigenous Caribbean tribes, are known for their vibrant music and dance traditions. What is the name of the drum often used in Garifuna music?
What is the Primero (or Segundo) drum?
The narrow strip of land that connects North and South America?
What is the Isthmus of Panama?
This former guerrilla leader and politician served as the President of El Salvador from 2009 to 2014.
Who is Mauricio Funes?
In Honduras, this traditional dish features fried green bananas stuffed with ground beef and served with cabbage salad.
What is tajadas rellenas?
The Ngäbe-Buglé people, one of the largest indigenous groups in Central America, primarily inhabit the dense rainforests and mountainous regions of which country?
What is Panama?
This traditional musical genre, originating in Panama, features a call-and-response style of singing and is often accompanied by drums, accordion, and sometimes violin.
What is Tamborito?
The highest peak in Central America, located in Guatemala
What is Volcán Tajumulco?
This indigenous leader led the resistance against Spanish colonization in what is now Honduras during the 16th century.
Who is Lempira?
This traditional Guatemalan dish, originating from the Mayan culture, consists of chicken stewed in a rich sauce made from chocolate, chili peppers, and various spices, often served with rice and tortillas.
What is Kak'ik?
This indigenous group, whose name means "people of the corn," are considered the original inhabitants of Costa Rica and have a rich agricultural heritage.
Who are the Bribri people?
This traditional dance of El Salvador, performed during the annual August celebrations, involves dancers balancing bottles filled with colored liquid on their heads while executing intricate footwork.
What is the Dance of the Danza de los Churumbelos (Little Pineapples)?