Puerto Rico, The Island of Enchantment
Known as the cultural symbol of the island of Puerto Rico, THIS tiny frog can be regularly heard at night making the same sound as its name.
What is the Coquí Frog?
Until its dethroning in 2020 by none other than "Baby Shark", THIS chart-topping Latin Pop song was the most watched YouTube video of all time, featuring Daddy Yankee & Luis Fonsi, and a camera slowly panning over San Juan.
What is "Despacito"?
THIS nation is home to both Pico Duarte and Lake Enriquillo, the highest peak and lowest point in the Caribbean respectively.
What is the Dominican Republic?
(3,098 meters above sea level and 46 meters below sea level!)
They like to be in America! In 2022, Ariana DeBose became only the second Latina to win an acting Oscar. The first was THIS Puerto Rican EGOT winner, who won hers in 1962 for the exact same role.
Who is Rita Moreno?
THESE indigenous people populated much of the Caribbean prior to European invasion and are responsible for words such as "canoe" and "hammock."
Who are the Taíno?
(Devastatingly, the Taino population, numbered up to 3 million or more at the time of Colombus' invasion, were down to just thousands within 30 years, and near extinction 60 years after arrival.)
With works such as Fefu and Her Friends and Mud, Cuban-American María Irene Fornés won 9 Obie Awards, which recognize excellence in THIS art form.
What is theatre (playwriting)?
Dating back 3000 years, arepas are a pre-Columbian dish made of a round, unleavened patty of THIS ground grain often filled with cheese or meat.
What is maize/corn?
After a brief stint with the Dodgers, Puerto Rican right fielder, Roberto Clemente, was quickly swept up in the mid 50s via the Rule 5 draft by THIS team, making his Major League debut.
Who are the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Defying gender norms and an advocate for social change, THIS Puerto Rican rapper and singer with nearly 80 million monthly Spotify listeners is known for hits such as "Me Porto Bonito" and "Ojitos Lindos."
Who is Bad Bunny?
THIS Natural World Wonder lines the border of Brazil and Argentina.
What is Iguazu Falls?
THIS legendary footballer broke the internet with the decision to join David Beckham's Inter Miami FC. The MLS club gained nearly 4 million followers within 24 hours of the announcement
Who is Lionel Messi?
Before the Civil War in the US, enslaved persons would escape to THIS country where, according to its constitution, they would automatically become free citizens.
What is Mexico?
(A common phrase was, “Aqui no hay esclavos, solo Mexicanos.")
THIS accomplished Chilean poet, senator, and Nobel Prize Winner is often known for his passionate writings on love and politics.
Who is Pablo Neruda?
The Spanish word for THIS starchy plant, also known as cassava, that is native to South America and can make some delicious fries.
What is Yuca?
Over 100 billion gallons of rain fall annually HERE, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
What is El Yunque?
There's the Queen of Soul and the Queen of Pop, but THIS Cuban singer was the Queen of Salsa known for her flamboyant style, songs like "Quimbara" and a Spanish cover of "I Will Survive", as her catchphrase "Azucar".
Who is Celia Cruz?
Neil Armstrong was able to see THIS Bolivian natural wonder from space and was so impressed he visited it in person once he was back on earth.
What are Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats?
(Originally Armstrong mistook the Salar de Uyuni, a salt desert in southern Bolivia, for a giant glacier.)
Cuba's independence from Spain was aided by the writings and philosophies of THIS national hero.
Who is José Martí?
THIS country that shares borders with Nicaragua and Panama has not had a permanent military establishment since disbanding its army in 1948.
What is Costa Rica?
In Mexico City, La Casa Azul is the former-residence-turned-museum dedicated to THIS 20th century artist.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
Hopping through the holidays! In 2017 THIS country built the world’s largest chocolate rabbit, weighing in at 4,245.5 kg (9,359.7 lbs) at their annual “Chocofest” to celebrate Easter.
What is Brazil?
(The Casa do Chocolate team had 9 professionals, working for 8 consecutive days on the chocolate rabbit sculpture in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil)
Built, expanded, and improved upon over more than two centuries, construction began on THIS iconic fortress on the island of Puerto Rico in 1539. The United Nations declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.
What is Castillo San Felipe del Morro or "El Morro"?
THIS was the name of the famous Mexican-American singer who had the world dancing with hits such as “Donna” and “La Bamba”, but who’s life was tragically cut short along with The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly by a plane crash in 1959.
Who is Ritchie Valens?
(He was only 17 years old)
In addition to being the third largest in Colombia, THIS city is widely regarded as the salsa dance capital of the world.
What is Cali (or Santiago de Cali)?
To raise money for Hurricane Maria relief, THIS composer brought together a group of Latinx musicians to record a charity single called "Almost Like Praying"
Who is Lin Manuel Miranda?
THIS South American country's name is believed to have come from the stilted huts that the Añu people had built along the shore, which were reminiscent of the homes in Venice at the time.
What is Venezuela?
THIS type of music and dance, popular in the Caribbean, was born in the Dominican Republic with African roots. Usually played with instruments such as the diatonic accordian, the tambora, and the güira.
What is Merengue?
Almost like an upgraded arepa, THIS dish from El Salvador stuffs a cornmeal flatbread with refried beans, shredded veggies, squash and/or chicharron.
What are Pupusas?
The colors of Puerto Rico's flag were an inversion of THIS country's flag whose people were going through a similar island revolution in 1895.
What is Cuba?
("La Bandera," or the modern day Puerto Rican flag was actually created in 1895 in New York by exiles of Spanish rule on the island)
THIS Spanish superstar graduated from the Catalonia College of Music with a degree in flamenco and music production the same year she released her first album, "Los Ángeles."
Who is Rosalía?
At nearly 1000km in length, THIS is the longest river that runs wholly through Spain.
What is the Ebro River?
THIS Venezuelan fashion designer, who has dressed the likes of Oscar winners and First Ladies alike, once said, "Elegance isn't solely defined by what you wear. It's how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read."
Who is Carolina Herrera?
Widely regarded as the greatest female footballer of all time, THIS Brazilian legend won the award as the FIFA World Player of the Year an astonishing six times and holds the record for most goals scored in any World Cup, man or woman.
Who is Marta?
Julia Alvarez's best-seller, In the Time of The Butterflies, is a historical fiction novel based on THESE sisters who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo.
Who are The Mirabal Sisters?
Cachaça is the sugarcane sourced spirit which provides the base of the Caipirinha, a cocktail from THIS South American country.
What is Brazil?
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
From 1824-1831, the northern districts of South America were fused into one country, known by THIS name.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
What is La Gran Colombia?