Tropical Tunes
"Perreo" refers to both a genre of reggaeton music and the sensual, suggestive dance style associated with it, originating in this country
Puerto Rico
This country is home to the Amazon rainforest, the largest tropical rainforest in the world.
Brazil
This animated Disney movie, inspired by Mexican traditions, features a boy named Miguel and the Land of the Dead.
Coco
This Peruvian dish, made from raw fish marinated in lime juice, is a national treasure
Ceviche
This Mexican artist, famous for her self-portraits and iconic unibrow, is one of the most celebrated painters in history
Frida Kahlo
Selena Quintanilla was widely renowned as the "Queen" of this style of music.
Tejano
This empire, known for its impressive pyramids and advanced understanding of astronomy, ruled much of present-day Mexico before the Spanish conquest.
Aztec Empire
This Chilean-American actor, famous for his roles in Narcos and The Mandalorian, has become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Pedro Pascal
This sweet treat from Argentina, made with caramelized milk, is often spread on bread or used in desserts.
Dulce de Leche
This Argentine soccer player, who won the FIFA World Cup in 2022, is considered one of the best in history.
Lionel Messi
This Puerto Rican artist made history at the Grammys in 2023 by winning Album of the Year for a Spanish-language album.
Bad Bunny
This South American country was the first to declare independence from Spain in 1810.
Venezuela
This Mexican filmmaker, known for The Shape of Water and Pan's Labyrinth, has won multiple Academy Awards.
Guillermo Del Toro
This refreshing drink from Central America, made with rice, milk, cinnamon, and sugar, is a sweet staple.
Horchata
Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend, won how many FIFA World Cups during his career?
3
This Cuban-American pop icon is known for her hits like "Conga" and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You."
Gloria Estefan
This Latin American hero, known as "El Libertador," helped liberate countries like Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Simon Bolivar
This animated film tells the story of a bull who would rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights.
Ferdinand
This Guatemalan dessert, made with sweetened plantains and spices, is a popular treat during Holy Week.
Rellenitos
This Mexican-American labor leader co-founded the United Farm Workers union and became an icon of civil rights.
Cesar Chavez
his Colombian singer-songwriter, famous for her hit TQG with Karol G, has been redefining Latin pop with her soulful voice and innovative style.
Kali Uchis
This leader of the Cuban Revolution became Prime Minister of Cuba in 1959 and ruled for nearly five decades.
Fidel Castro
This Mexican actor starred in Y Tu Mamá También and went on to have a major role in Andor, the Star Wars series.
Diego Luna
This Mexican dish, originating from Jalisco, is a rich, spicy soup made with hominy and pork or beef.
Pozole
This trailblazing justice became the first Latina to serve on the United States Supreme Court in 2009.
Sonia Sotomayer