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This Argentine footballer, considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, holds the record for the most Ballon d’Ors and has spent the majority of his career at Barcelona.
Lionel Messi
This sauce is made from avocados, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
Guacamole
Stretching over 4,000 miles through South America, what is the longest mountain range in the world.
Andes Mountains
What term describes the widespread transfer of plants, animals, and cultural elements between the Old World and the New World in the late 15th century.
Columbian Exchange
What South American animal, known for its woolly coat and famously found in the Machu Picchu, is often used as a pack animal.
Llama
This three-time Grammy winning Puerto Rican artist gained international fame for hits like “Titi Me Pregunto” & “Me Porto Bonito”.
Bad Bunny
These popular Mexican street food items feature various fillings folded in soft tortillas, typically garnished with onions, cilantro, and salsa.
Tacos
What does the name "Costa Rica" translate to in English, reflecting the country's natural beauty and geography?
Rich Coast
In 1492, which explorer reached the Caribbean, marking the beginning of European exploration and influence in the Americas.
Christopher Colombus
What is the color of the Amazonian river dolphins.
Pink
This Tejano music sensation, who tragically lost her life in 1995, is celebrated for her hits like “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and her enduring legacy in the world of Latin music and pop culture.
Selena Quintanilla
This popular Latin American dish, consisting of fish or shrimp, is "cooked" using lemon acid, often served with onions, cilantro, and spices.
Ceviche
This Latin American country, often associated with the tango and known for its delicious beef, is the second-largest country in South America by land area.
Argentina
Who, in 1519, led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire in what is now Mexico?
Hernan Cortes
What unique aquatic salamander, often called the "Mexican walking fish", appears in the popular video game, Minecraft.
Axolotl
This Mexican-American civil rights activist and labor leader, known for his involvement in co-founding the United Farm Workers and advocating for the rights of agricultural workers in the U.S.
Caesar Chavez
In Mexico, this creamy white cheese, often used as a topping for dishes like tacos and enchiladas.
Queso Fresco
This Latin American country is home to Angel Falls, the largest waterfalls in the world.
Venezuela
He's often referred to as "The Liberator" for his role in leading several South American countries to independence from Spanish colonial rule in the early 19th century.
Simon Bolivar
Which American household pet is a delicacy in the Latin American Andean countries.
Guinea Pig
This iconic Mexican singer and songwriter, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 66, was known for his timeless classics such as “Querida” and “Amor Eterno” and made contributions to both ranchera and mariachi music.
Juan Gabriel
What in the Andes region is responsible for both the increased cooking time of foods and affecting the boiling point of the water?
High Altitudes
In 2002, which South American country became the first in the world to ban McDonald's.
Bolivia
King Pedro I
What is the name of the giant tortoise that helped repopulate his species on the Galapagos Island.
Diego