Famous Latinos
She was a very famous Cuban Salsa singer
Celia Cruz
This popular Mexican soup is said to be the best cure for a hangover
Menudo
July 20th
Colombia
Baseball and dominos are this countries national sports.
Cuba
On this day, it is said that the spirits of the dead come back for family reunions.
Día de los muertos
Died 1995 was a Mexican-American singer ps. she was murdered at 23.
Selena Quintailla
Its a mexican snack normally sold on a cart on the street
elote
September 7th
Brazil
This nation has had more Miss Universes and Miss Worlds than any other country.
Venezuela
Celebration of the passage of girlhood to womanhood
Quinseañero
this is Cuban national hero was a poet,essayist, professor,and revolutionized philosopher in late 1800's
Jose Marti
In this central america country salads aren't just greens and vegetables, but also fruit juice with pieces of chopped up fruit
El Salvador
August 25th
Uruguay
What is the biggest Latin American country?
Household weapon used to discipline children
La Chancleta
This Colombian singer/actress/activist preformed the theme song at the 2010 World Cup (soccer)
Shakira
Unleavened cornmeal cakes that are fried, baked, or grilled. One of the favorite ways to prepare them is to split them open and fill them like sandwiches.
Arepas
February 27th
Dominican Republic
This country contains the largest pyramid in the world, known as the great pyramid of Cholula
Mexico
Rated as the longest-running variety show in television history, broadcast by Univision.
Sábado Gigante
Who was the first Latino to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Roberto Clemente
Papa a la Huancaina, Ceviche, and Cuy are dished that you would find if you traveled to this South American Country.
Peru
September 16th
Mexico
This country is one of the largest coffee producers in the world.
Colombia
Celebrated from September 15 to October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month
This was the national leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008
Fidel Castro
This dish is of Cuban origin. It consists of shredded beef and vegetables.
Ropa Vieja
August 10th
Ecuador
Bachata originated in this country
Dominican Republic
Is a figure, traditionally made from a clay pot covered with paper maché and painted or decorated with brightly colored tissue paper, that is filled with candy and fruit or other goodies
Piñata
First Hispanic to serve on the Supreme Court of the US
Sonia Sotomayor
Traditional Puerto Rican snack made from breaded salted codfish
July 28th
Peru
This country has the world's largest salt flats, called The Uyuni
Bolivia
This snack has about 17 different ways to say it in Spanish
Popcorn
This Mexican actor is known for his iconic characters such as El Chavo del 8
Chespirito
Mexican sauce made of spices, chilies, and dark chocolate.
Mole
July 5th
Venezuela
The only country in the world where you can see the sunrise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic.
Panama
Is the most popular sport in continental Latin America
Soccer