Fun Facts
The start of Hispanic Heritage Month
What is September?
This dish made of raw fish is marinated in citrus juices and mixed with onions, cilantro, and chiles.
What is ceviche
This Spanish word refers to a popular television drama series
What is 'Telenovela'?
This country is home to Punta Cana, known for its beautiful beaches and luxury resorts
What is the Dominican Republic
This Puerto Rican musician is credited with popularizing the genre of reggaeton worldwide with hits like “Gasolina”
Who is Daddy Yankee
This is Puerto Rico’s national animal
What is a Coqui?
These Mexican corn on the cob are typically slathered in mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder, and lime
What is elote?
The Spanish word for 'jungle'
What is 'selva'
Largest rainforest in the world -- which is located in South America
What is the Amazon Rainforest
The Queen of Salsa music from Cuba
Who is Celia Cruz?
This country is the world’s largest exporter of bananas
What is Ecuador?
Mate is the national drink of this Latin American country
What is Argentina?
- or Uruguay
The Spanish word for ‘sunflower’
What is 'Girasol'?
This country is the smallest of Central America
What is El Salvador?
This Mexican actress starred in telenovelas such as "Rebelde" and "La Gata" and is also a successful singer.
Who is Maite Perroni?
This traditional Brazilian martial art combines dance, acrobatics, and music
What is Capoeira?
This dish made from corn dough and is typically filled with cheese, beans, or meat.
What is a pupusa?
The Spanish word for ‘whisper’
What is 'susurro'?
This landmark is a historic Inca city located high in the Andes, and it's often called the "Lost City of the Incas.
What is Machu Picchu?
This Mexican actor and comedian voiced the character of Donkey in the Mexican version of Shrek
Who is Eugenio Derbez?
This country celebrates its Independence Day on February 27th
What is the Dominican Republic
These fried balls of cheesy dough are often eaten during the holidays in Colombia
What are Buñuelos?
1,634,458 in Spanish
un millón seiscientos treinta y cuatro mil cuatrocientos cincuenta y ocho
The capital of Nicaragua
What is Managua
The first Hispanic American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?