Historical Figures
This Mexican artist is famous for her self-portraits and distinctive eyebrows.
Frida Kahlo
This Mexican holiday honors loved ones who have passed away.
Día de los Muertos
This is the largest Spanish-speaking country by population.
Mexico
This singer is known for songs like “Waka Waka” and “Hips Don't Lie."
Shakira
This Mexican dish is made with a tortilla, fillings, and often cheese, salsa, or meat.
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This famous Dominican-American baseball player was nicknamed “Big Papi.”
David Ortiz
This colorful Mexican folk-art tradition uses decorative cut-paper banners
papel picado
This South American country is home to Machu Picchu.
Peru
This Puerto Rican singer is known for the hit song “Tití Me Preguntó” and the album Un Verano Sin Ti.
Bad Bunny
This popular Latin American drink is made from rice, cinnamon, and milk.
Horchata
This singer is known as the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Selena Quintanilla
This Colombian festival is famous for colorful costumes, music, and parades.
Carnaval de Barranquilla
This country is home to the Galápagos Islands and is located on the equator.
Ecuador
This music genre originated in Puerto Rico and became popular worldwide.
Reggaeton
This Puerto Rican dish combines rice and pigeon peas, often seasoned with sofrito.
arroz con gandules
This civil rights activist helped farmworkers and co-founded the United Farm Workers.
Dolores Huerta
This Puerto Rican musical genre combines African and Caribbean influences and is often played with drums and dancing.
Bomba
This Caribbean country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti.
Dominican Republic
This singer is known for the global hit “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber.
Daddy Yankee
This pastry is often enjoyed with hot chocolate or coffee and comes in colorful, sugary shapes.
pan dulce
his Puerto Rican actress starred in West Side Story and became the first Latina to win an EGOT.
Rita Moreno
This Guatemalan town is famous for its traditional textiles, weaving, and vibrant Indigenous clothing.
Chichicastenango
This ancient civilization built the famous city of Tikal, located in modern-day Guatemala.
Maya civilization
This musical genre originated in the Dominican Republic.
Merengue
This dish consists of raw fish cured in citrus juice and seasoned with ingredients such as onions and chili peppers.
ceviche