Food & Culture
These round corn cakes are a staple in both Colombia and Venezuela, with an ongoing debate over who does them better.
Arepas
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, this singer became a global superstar with hits including “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Whenever, Wherever.”
Shakira
What is the largest country in South America by land area?
Brazil
Which item is most likely to be offered to you even though you already said you're full?
More food!
Unlike most of South America, people in Brazil primarily speak this language.
Portuguese
What enormous annual celebration in Brazil is famous for samba, costumes, and parades?
Carnival
Which dance is most famously associated with Argentina?
Tango
This massive mountain range stretches along the western side of South America and passes through seven countries
Andes Mountains
You’ll see these animals all over souvenirs from Peru and Bolivia.
Llamas / alpacas
If a Colombian says something is “chévere,” they mean it’s this.
cool/awesome
What caffeinated herbal drink is famously shared from a gourd in Argentina, Uruguay, and neighboring countries?
Mate
This Argentine artist collaborated with Shakira on a viral Music Session in which she famously sang about her breakup with Gerard Piqué
Bizarrap
The Galápagos Islands, famous for their unique wildlife, belong to this South American country.
Ecuador
What little jar of medicine magically cures everything, according to South American families?
Vicks VapoRub
While most South American countries speak Spanish or Portuguese, this country has Dutch as its official language.
Suriname
This Peruvian dish made with raw fish cured in lime juice is one of the country’s most famous foods.
Ceviche
This Brazilian genre, whose name translates roughly to “new trend,” became internationally famous through songs like “The Girl from Ipanema
Bossa nova
This remote Chilean island, called Rapa Nui by its Indigenous inhabitants, is famous for nearly 1,000 monumental stone statues
Easter Island
You open a cookie container expecting to find cookies. What’s actually inside?
Sewing materials!
Spoken by millions in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, this Indigenous language traces its prominence to the Inca Empire.
What is Quechua?
This sweet, caramel-like spread is found in desserts across South America and is especially popular in Argentina and Uruguay.
Dulce de leche
Before launching his solo career and releasing hits like “La Camisa Negra,” and "A Dios Le Pido" this artist was a member of the rock band Ekhymosis
Juanes
This iconic, steep mountain peak rises directly behind Machu Picchu in its most famous photographs.
Huayna Picchu
What Christmas bread filled with dried fruit is extremely popular in Peru, despite originally coming from Italy?
Panetón
If an Argentine says “No tengo guita,” they’re saying they don’t have this.
money/cash