Food & Cuisine
This traditional dish consists of corn dough filled with meats or cheeses, wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf and steamed.
What is a Tamale (or Tamal)?
The largest Spanish-speaking island nation in the Caribbean, known for its historic capital city of Havana.
What is Cuba?
This Puerto Rican megastar released Un Verano Sin Ti in 2022, which became the first Spanish-language album nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammys.
Who is Bad Bunny?
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually during these two calendar months.
What are September and October? (September 15 – October 15)
True or False: Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's official Independence Day.
False (Mexico's Independence Day is September 16).
A beloved Mexican street food snack consisting of grilled corn on the cob slathered in mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.
What is Elote?
This ancient Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains is Peru’s most famous tourist landmark.
What is Machu Picchu?
his Colombian artist became a global phenomenon with hit tracks like "TQG" and "PROVENZA," earning the nickname "La Bichota."
Who is Karol G?
Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, this holiday honors deceased loved ones with vibrant altars (ofrendas) and marigolds.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
True or False: Spanish is the official language of Brazil.
False (The official language of Brazil is Portuguese).
This popular late-night or hangover cure soup is traditionally made with beef stomach (tripe) in a red chili broth.
What is Menudo?
Known for its iconic blue-tiled cobblestone streets and colorful colonial architecture, this historic district is Puerto Rico's top tourist spot.
What is Old San Juan (Viejo San Juan)?
Known as the "Queen of Tejano Music," this Mexican-American icon was beloved for classic hits like "Como La Flor" and "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom."
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
This civil rights leader and labor activist is famous for co-founding the farm workers union and his rally cry "¡Sí, se puede!"
Who is César Chávez?
The game of Lotería originated in Mexico during the 19th century.
False (It originated in Italy during the 15th century and moved to Spain before being brought to Mexico in 1769).
A staple in Salvadoran culture, these thick corn flatbreads are stuffed with chicharrón, beans, or cheese and served with curtido.
What are Pupusas?
This Central American country is home to a world-famous 48-mile man-made canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
What is Panama?
Regional Mexican singer-songwriter who surged to international fame at the top of the corridos tumbados movement with "Ella Baila Sola."
Who is Peso Pluma?
The year the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles.
What is 1974?
Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world by total number of native speakers.
True (behind Mandarin Chinese)
Originating from Jalisco, Mexico, this slow-cooked braised meat dish (traditionally goat or beef) has exploded in global popularity served in crispy tacos with consommé for dipping.
What is Birria?
Located high in the Andes mountains, this body of water bordering Bolivia and Peru is the highest navigable lake in the world.
What is Lake Titicaca?
This Latin pop legend and "King of Latin Pop" holds the record for the most number-one songs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart with hits like "Bailando" and "Hero."
Who is Enrique Iglesias?
September 15th was chosen as the start of Hispanic Heritage Month because it marks the independence anniversary of five countries in this region.
What is Central America?
True or False: Vicks VapoRub is an officially approved medical prescription in Latin America.
False (Though widely treated as a universal cure-all by Abuelitas everywhere!).