Food
Which country are Tacos originally from?
Mexico. Tacos are one of the most iconic traditional foods of Mexico.
Which country is the home for the Atacama desert?
The Atacama Desert is located in Chile.
Which country colonized most part of South America?
Spain colonized 18 countries from Latin America.
What is the traditional Mexican celebration that honors deceased loved ones? We’ll give you a clue: “Coco”.
Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the dead). It’s celebrated in Mexico in November 1st and 2st.
How many countries there are in Latin America?
20 countries
Which country is Ceviche originally from?
It’s a traditional dish from Peru made with raw fish or seafood “cooked” in citrus juice.
What Island is famous for the giant turtles?
The Galápagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, about 1000 km (620 miles) off the coast of Ecuador.
Which country colonized Brazil?
Portugal. Brazil is the only Latin American country that was colonized by Portugal, that’s why they speak Portuguese and not Spanish.
Which country is famous for the Tango Dance? We’ll give you a clue: “Messi”.
The Tango dance originated in Argentina in the late 19th century in the neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
Which country has the biggest population in Latin America?
Brazil’s population is approximately 213.6 million people, it’s the seventh most populous country in the world.
Which Latin America country is famous for “Pão de Queijo”?
Brazil. “Pão de queijo” is a traditional bread filled with cheese, commonly eaten as a snack or for breakfast.
What’s the name of the famous Ruins in Peru?
Machu Picchu.
The Panamá Canal connects which two Oceans?
It connects Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
In Which country during their famous “Carnaval”, the Samba schools prepares giant parades through the whole country?
Brazil, Samba schools spend months preparing large and highly organized parades with costumes, floats, music and dance performances.
What’s Mexico’s population?
Mexico’s population is approximately 133 million.
List at least 2 ingredients used to make the famous “Feijoada”, traditional Brazilian dish?
- Black Beans (the main ingredient)
- Pork
- Beef
- Spices.
Angel Falls, the world’s tallest waterfall, is located in which country?
Venezuela. The Angel Falls is the highest uninterrupted waterfall on earth, with a height of about 979 meters (3212 feet).
Who arrived in the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus arrived in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492, when he started to explore the island.
Inti Raymu is a traditional festival that honors the Sun God in which country?
It takes place in Peru, especially in the city of Cusco.
What is the height of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
The Christ the Redeemer is 38 meters (125 feet), that’s roughly equivalent to a 10 story residential building.
What is a traditional food from El Salvador?
Pupusas is the most traditional food from El Salvador.
But we accept your answer if it is: Tamales, Empanadas or Yuca Frita.
What’s the most famous option of transportation to get to Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
The most famous option is the Corcovado Rack Railway, a small train that goes through the Tijuca Forest up to the statue.
Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu was built by the Inca civilization in the 15th century.
The tradition of burning a giant doll called “Año Viejo” on New Year’s Eve is especially popular in which country? We’ll give you a clue: the country is located right in the middle of the planet.
In Ecuador people burn large dolls, which represent the old year. These figures are filled with paper or fireworks and are burned at midnight to symbolize leaving behind bad memories and starting the new year fresh.
Approximately how long is the Amazon River?
The Amazon River is approximately 4000 miles (6400 km), having main river channels in 3 countries: Peru, Colombia and Brazil.