Music
This genre originated in Puerto Rico and is popular worldwide.
reggaeton
A popular Mexican dish made with a folded tortilla and fillings.
Taco
This country is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
Mexico
This Mexican holiday honors the dead
Dia de los muertos
This Colombian singer is known for “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Shakira
A famous Cuban dance style.
salsa
This dish from Spain is made with rice, seafood, and saffron.
paella
This South American country is famous for Machu Picchu.
Peru
his tradition involves breaking a decorated container filled with candy at celebrations.
piñata
This Mexican artist is famous for her self-portraits
Frida Kahlo
This Mexican music style often features mariachi bands
mariachi
Fried dough often coated in sugar and cinnamon.
churros
This Caribbean island nation shares Hispaniola with Haiti.
What is the Dominican Republic?
his tradition includes a special bread called “Rosca de Reyes.”
Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes Magos)
This Puerto Rican artist is a global reggaeton star. They also performed at the super bowl.
Bad Bunny
This dance and music style comes from Argentina.
tango
A traditional dish made with mashed plantains in the Caribbean.
mofongo
This country is known for the Amazon rainforest and speaks Portuguese.
Brazil
This Afro-Caribbean festival blends African, Spanish, and Indigenous influences in dance and music.
Carnival
This Cuban revolutionary leader played a major role in Cuba’s history.
Fidel Castro
This Spanish dance uses foot stamping and hand clapping
flamenco
This Argentine dish is a type of barbecue.
asado
This Central American country has a canal connecting two oceans.
Panama
This religious celebration in many countries reenacts the Passion of Christ during Easter week.
Semana Santa
This Spanish filmmaker and actor was in the movies Instructions not included, How to be a latin lover, and Bajo la misma luna
Eugenio Derbez