Famous Figures
"Son las cinco 'e la mañana y yo no he dormido nada..." is sung by
Who is Aventura?
This island is known for its mountains and music, and is the creator of Bachata.
What is Dominican Republic?
Eating 12 grapes for good luck, cleaning homes to "sweep out the old," or throwing a bucket of water out a window to symbolize renewal are traditions in this country.
What is Spain?
There are 68 recognized languages in this country.
What is Mexico?
"Mi diabla, mi ángel, mi loquita.." are sung by
Mexico gained their independence in this year.
What is 1910?
This little island surrounds the bigger island of Puerto Rico.
What is La Isla de Culebra?
These people celebrate Christmas as early as the end of November, and end their long holiday celebration with Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián.
What is Puerto Rico?
This country is home to the largest butterfly sanctuary.
What is Bolivia?
She was the first Latina to serve as Supreme Court Justice since 2009.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This president extended Hispanic Heritage Week to cover a 30-day period in 1988, giving us what is now Hispanic Heritage Month.
Who is President Ronald Reagan?
This country is known for its high-quality Arabica coffee and their stunning emeralds.
What is Colombia?
In this Central American country, visitors often clap instead of ring the doorbell.
What is Paraguay?
This country is the creator of the potato.
What is Peru?
He was a distinguished Mexican chemist who co-invented the progestin component of the birth control pill.
Who is Luis E. Miramontes?
What is the Battle of Puebla?
This country is the waterway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and is known for making artistic panels known as Molas.
What is Panama?
In this country, Fiesta de la Candelaria commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary.
What is Peru?
This continent is the 4th largest and is home to the world's largest rainforest.
What is South America?
A Mexican-American who served in World War II and became the first Mexican immigrant to receive the Medal of Honor.
Who is Macario Garcia?
This country is named after the person who helped them gain independence from Spain.
What is Bolivia?
This is the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa.
What is Equatorial Guinea?
San Fermín is a week-long festival held annually in this country honoring Saint Fermin, the patron saint of Navarra.
What is Spain?