Music & Dance
This Cuban dance style, known for its hip-swaying rhythms, became hugely popular in the U.S. in the 1940s.
The Mambo
This Colombian writer won the Nobel Prize for “One Hundred Years of Solitude.”
Gabriel García Márquez
This South American country is home to Machu Picchu, an Incan citadel.
Peru
This staple food, made from masa, is the base for tacos, tamales, and pupusas.
Corn (maize)
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th because it is the Independence Day for this country (and several others in Central America).
Costa Rica? (also El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua)
Known as the "Queen of Tejano Music," she was one of the most influential Latin artists of the 20th century.
Selena Quintanilla
She was a Mexican painter famous for her self-portraits and bold, colorful style.
Frida Kahlo
This country gave the world tango music and dance.
Argentina
This sweet Latin American dessert is made from caramelized milk.
Dulce de leche
This U.S. state has the largest Hispanic population.
California
This Puerto Rican artist brought reggaetón to the mainstream with hits like “Gasolina.”
Daddy Yankee
This Chilean poet was the first Latin American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Gabriela Mistral
The Mexican holiday celebrated on Sept. 16th marks this historic event.
Mexico’s Independence from Spain
Plantains are a common ingredient in this Caribbean dish, where they’re twice-fried into crispy rounds.
Tostones
Sonia Sotomayor made history as the first Hispanic Justice on this U.S. institution.
Supreme Court
his fast-paced guitar style from Spain is often accompanied by clapping and flamenco dancing.
Flamenco
Lin-Manuel Miranda, of Puerto Rican heritage, created this Broadway hit blending hip-hop and history.
Hamilton
This island nation shares Hispaniola with Haiti.
Dominican Republic
In Puerto Rico, this dish of rice and pigeon peas is a holiday favorite.
Arroz con gandules
This American labor leader of Mexican descent co-founded the United Farm Workers union with César Chávez.
Dolores Huerta
Celia Cruz, known as the "Queen of Salsa," often shouted this word meaning “sugar!” during her performances.
¡Azúcar!
This Cuban-American artist is known for his bold, geometric sculptures, including the “Superman” series.
Jorge Pardo
This ancient civilization built pyramids at Chichén Itzá in present-day Mexico.
The Maya
This traditional drink made with rice, milk, cinnamon, and sugar is enjoyed across Mexico and Central America.
Horchata
This Puerto Rican baseball player is honored every year on April 15 when MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day.
Roberto Clemente