Famous Figures
This Colombian singer is known for hits like "Hips Don’t Lie" and "Waka Waka."
Who is Shakira?
A popular Mexican dish that consists of a tortilla folded around a filling.
What is a taco?
This is the first Latin American country to gain independence from Spain.
What is Mexico?
This Lin-Manuel Miranda musical tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
What is Hamilton?
This is the most spoken language in Latin America.
What is Spanish?
This Puerto Rican rapper and singer is famous for songs like “Titi Me Preguntó” and “Dákiti,” and is one of the most-streamed artists globally.
Who is Bad Bunny?
This Spanish rice dish is often made with seafood and is a popular dish in Spain.
What is paella?
This island nation is located 90 miles south of Florida and underwent a revolution led by Fidel Castro.
What is Cuba?
This Mexican-American singer and actress starred in the Disney movie Cinderella and has a hit song called "Havanna."
Who is Camila Cabello?
The capital city of Colombia.
What is Bogotá?
This actress of Mexican descent starred in Jane the Virgin and is an advocate for better Latinx representation in Hollywood.
Who is Gina Rodriguez?
This dance originated in Cuba and is known for its sensual movements.
What is salsa?
This U.S. president signed the executive order creating National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was later expanded to a month-long celebration.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
This Mexican director won Academy Awards for films such as The Shape of Water and Pan’s Labyrinth.
Who is Guillermo del Toro?
This is the largest country in South America by area.
What is Brazil?
This Mexican-American actor starred in The Mandalorian and Narcos
Who is Pedro Pascal?
This Argentinian tea-like drink is a traditional beverage made from the dried leaves of the yerba plant.
What is mate?
This civil rights activist played a major role in organizing the Delano grape strike in the 1960s to improve working conditions for farm laborers.
Who is César Chávez?
This Mexican artist is known for her self-portraits and surrealist paintings.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This country is known for the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu.
What is Peru?
This Mexican-American NASA astronaut was the first Latina to go to space and now advocates for STEM education.
Who is Ellen Ochoa?
This traditional Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones with altars, offerings, and festive parades.
What is Día de los Muertos ?
This Latin American country was the first to abolish its military in 1948 and is known for its long-standing democracy.
What is Costa Rica?
This Spanish actor starred in Zorro and voiced Puss in Boots in the Shrek series.
Who is Antonio Banderas?
This region, located at the southern tip of South America, is shared by Argentina and Chile and is known for its glaciers and rugged terrain.
What is Patagonia?