Latin Music
This Mexican genre uses trumpets, violins, and guitars, and is often performed by a group wearing charro suits.
What is mariachi?
In Mexico, this word means “cool” or “awesome.”
What is chido?
What is the largest city in Ecuador?
What is Guayaquil?
On New Year’s Eve, Ecuadorians burn life-sized dolls called what?
What are años viejos?
A Venezuelan or Colombian snack made of fried cornmeal dough and often stuffed with cheese or meat.
What are arepas?
This Dominican singer, nicknamed the “King of Bachata,” helped popularize the genre internationally.
Who is Romeo Santos?
What you could call your brother or sister in Ecuador.
What is ñaño/ñaña?
What are the 4 natural regions in Ecuador?
¿Qué es la Sierra, la Costa, el Oriente y la Insular?
What is the second spoken language in Ecuador?
What is kichwa?
In Ecuador, this sweet purple corn drink is traditionally served during Día de los Difuntos.
What is colada morada?
One of Celia Cruz’s most famous catchphrases, shouted in many of her songs, is
What is “Azúcar”?
In Ecuador, this slang word for “friend” or “buddy” is commonly used, similar to “dude” in English.
What is pana?
What is the tallest mountain in Ecuador?
What is El Chimborazo?
This Indigenous celebration of the sun and harvest, held in June, comes from the Inca tradition and is still celebrated in the Andes.
What is Inti Raymi?
These stuffed corn tortillas, a staple in El Salvador, are thick, filled with beans, cheese, or meat, and cooked on a griddle.
What are pupusas?
What is the name of this song?
What is Cómo te voy a olvidar by Los Ángeles Azules?
This slang word refers to someone from the highlands of Ecuador, often playfully or teasingly.
What is montubio / montubia?
This city was once the northern capital of the Inca Empire before the Spanish conquest.
What is Quito?
This Ecuadorian painter, famous for murals and themes of social justice, founded the “Capilla del Hombre” in Quito
Who is Oswaldo Guayasamín?
A soup traditionally prepared only on Good Friday, and is eaten by households and communities in Ecuador.
What is fanesca?
What is the name of this song?
What is Mentirosa?
In Ecuador, it means baby, and in the Dominican Republic, it means car.
What is guagua?
Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and Panama were once united under one nation after independence from Spain. What was the name of this short-lived republic?
What is Gran Colombia?
Ecuador is home to 14 recognized Indigenous nationalities. The group from the Amazon rainforest known for shrinking heads is called what?
Who are the Shuar?
This Ecuadorian dish is a traditional comfort food made from beef tripe, potatoes, peanuts, and spices, and is eaten with rice.
What is guatita?