Festivals
This week-long festival in July consists of participants racing bulls through the streets of Pamplona to a larger arena in which bull fights will be held.
San Fermín/Pamplona Bull Run
Singer famous for having hips that only tell the truth and almost being sentenced to eight years in prison
Shakira
Motherland of Spanish Language
Spain
This messy yet undeniably fun food fight takes place in late August in Buñol.
La Tomatina/Tomatina Tomato Fight
Singer and actress known for proclaiming how “real” she is and staying true to her roots as she is "still jenny from the block”
Jennifer Lopez
This country is the largest spanish speaking country.
Mexico
The streets of Valencia come to life when participants burn their handcrafted sculptures to honor saints at this festival.
Las Fallas
According to Nicki Minaj in the song, “Beauty and a Beat”, she has “to keep an eye out for Selener”, referring to this person.
Selena Gomez
The name of this Spanish speaking country comes from the Latin word, argentum, meaning silver.
Argentina
Throughout Spanish history, the country was divided by two main religions. At this festival, these two prominent religions and their battle throughout history is honored in Alicante.
Cristianos y Moros
This comedian and actor has a sitcom named after him.
George Lopez
The highest city (by elevation), La Paz is present in this spanish speaking country.
Bolivia
This festival that serves the purpose of honoring Saint Sebastion consists of a massive drum parade, music, and vibrant colors.
Tamborrada
This actor portrays Gregorio Cortez in Spy Kids.
Antonio Banderas
The United States once tried to buy this Spanish speaking country for $160 million but Spain rejected the offer
Puerto Rico