Colombia
This is a genre of Colombian music that uses a blend of African, Amerindian, and European styles. Musical instrument such as drums, flutes, maracas, and accordians are used.
Cumbia
These dolls are a tradition in Guatemala. They originated from a legend of the Mayan princess Ixmucane who was gifted a doll that alleviated her worries.
Worry dolls
***The Dominican Republic is known for playing this sport
Baseball
This traditional Puerto Rican dish is quite popular in the Dominican Republic as well. It consists of mashed plantains, garlic, and a protein of choice.
Mofongo
This urban legend is one that repeats itself in many Latin American countries. It is about a mother that lost her children and in the night, she can be heard crying and begging for her children.
La llorona
This is a famous Colombian dish consisting of beans, arepa, chorizo, plantain chicharron, avocado, and beef.
Bandeja Paisa
This is a popular sport in Guatemala
Futbol
This genre of music orginated in Dominican Republic in the 20th century. It is often assoicated with hip motions, turns, and side-to-side footwork.
Bachata
This Puerto Rican tradition is celebrated on January 6th and consists of the legend of 3 men who drop off gifts for children the night before.
Three Kings Day
This creature has been spotted in many Latin American countries as well as the Caribbean. It is described as a bloodsucking, four-foot-tall, reptile-like creature with red eyes and quills on its spine. Some may say it is similar to a vampire or wild dog.
El Chupacabra
Colombia is named after this person
Christopher Columbus
***In Guatemala, many are descendants of this specific indigenous descent.
Mayan
This indigenous group heavily inhabited Dominican Republic
Taino
This animal is a beloved native of Puerto Rico. Legend has it that a goddess created this creature in order to forever call out to the name of her lost love.
Coqui
This mythical creature involves a dog-like creature known as El Cadejo. There are two types of Cadejos: the good white cadejo and the evil black cadejo.
Guatemala (El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, y Nicaragua)
A Colombian tradition espically in rural areas, this ritual involves the gathering of families to share sancocho.
El Paseo de olla
This type of art helped perserve the mayan culture through the interlacing of threads to create cloths and fabric
Weaving
This dish is often cultivated during Holy week. It is a sweet bean dessert and can be served warm or cold.
Habicuelas con dulce (Sweet beans)
This Puerto Rican tradition takes typically takes during the holiday season. It is a social event that features cultural music, food, and drinks from the country.
Una parranda
El Sombreron involves a man in a hat who dresses in all black and chases his victims who walk alone at night. He is often accompanied by two black dogs.
Colombia
The beloved colombian flag was created in this carribean country
Haiti
Guatemala has many dialects, as much as...
15-21
These 3 words describe the colors of the Dominican flag.
Libertad, Salvacion, Sangre de heroes
***Before the country was named Puerto Rico, it was named...
Isla San Juan Bautista
La Ciguapa is disguised as a human female. She has long black hair and her feet face backwards. She roams the mountains and forests of this country and is considered an omen of death.
Republica Dominicana