Famous Figures
Colombian singer famous for “Hips Don’t Lie”
Shakira
Flat, stuffed bread from Venezuela or Colombia
Arepa
Ancient Incan city high in the Andes Mountains
Machu Picchu
Traditional Mexican musical style often played by a group with trumpets
Mariachi
A brightly colored decoration often used at parties and broken to release candy
Pinata
Mexican painter known for self-portraits and unibrow
Sweet fried dough often covered in sugar
Churros
Capital of Cuba
Havana
Puerto Rican genre that combines reggae with hip-hop
Reggaeton
Popular Latin American televised drama series full of romance and drama
Telenovela
Activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers
Cesar Chavez
Traditional Mexican dish made with masa and steamed in corn husks
Tamales
City in Mexico famous for its Day of the Dead celebrations
Oaxaca
Dance style that originated in Colombia with African and Indigenous influences
Cumbia
Traditional Mexican masked wrestling sport known for dramatic characters
Lucha Libre
Puerto Rican actor and composer who blended classical, hip-hop, and Broadway storytelling in a revolutionary musical about Alexander Hamilton
Lin Manuel Miranda
Peruvian coastal dish of raw fish cured in citrus juice, often seasoned with chili peppers and cilantro
Ceviche
Argentine city famous for its European-style architecture, tango culture, and the neighborhood of La Boca
Buenos Aires
Dance that emerged in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century, known for dramatic pauses and intimate partner connection
Tango
Annual Puerto Rican music awards honoring Latin music artists
Latin Grammy
Mexican muralist whose works often depicted social inequality and indigenous culture, and who painted murals at the National Palace in Mexico City
Diego Rivera
Traditional Mexican sauce made with chocolate, chili peppers, and spices, famously served over turkey or chicken
Mole Poblano
Spanish festival in Buñol where participants throw overripe produce at each other every August
La Tomatina
Traditional Spanish dance characterized by intricate footwork, percussive hand claps, and expressive arm movements, originating in southern Spain
Flamenco
Unique Oaxacan tradition where carved radishes are displayed in intricate scenes every December 23
Noche de los Rabanos