"Gracias a la vida" is a folk song written, composed and originally performed by Chilean artist Violeta Parra in 1966, and famously covered in 1971 by Argentinean folk singer Mercedes Sosa. Originally written as a poem, in this beautiful song Violeta Parra expresses gratitude for

The Mosque of Córdoba, currently better known as Mosque–Cathedral, is a dazzling and impressive example of the many cultures and influences that make up Spain's architectural style. Constructions for the mosque began in 784 under orders of Abd ar-Rahman I using recycled materials from Roman

Qhapaq Ñan, also known as Camino del Inca, was an extensive and sophisticated network of roads that connected the full length of the Incan empire. This advanced road system allowed for the quick and efficient exchange of communications and goods and the safe passage of

Spain discovered a navigation route in 1565 that allowed the Spanish Empire to connect their territories in America and Asia effectively changing the course of history. This trading route known as Tornaviaje, and later Galeón de Manila, sailed back and forth between the ports of

La Catrina is one of the most recognized symbols of el Día de Muertos, but her origins were not related to this popular celebration. This iconic figure first appeared in a satirical zinc etching created by Mexican cartoon illustrator José Guadalupe Posada that took aim

The abanico (hand-held fan) is a practical and ornamental accessory with a long, fascinating history. Originally from Asia, when the folding abanico arrived in Spain it was quickly embraced by the ladies of Andalusia's high society as a means of warding off the heat and

Camila O’Gorman was the youngest daughter of an influential aristocratic family of Irish Catholic, French, and Spanish descent in 19th-century Argentina. She represented the ideal of polite society of her time until she committed the sin of falling in love and running away with Father

Dolores Huerta is a labor leader and civil rights activist from New Mexico who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of workers, immigrants, and women. Huerta, along with Cesar Chavez, co-founded the United Farm Workers and was the first woman to have

The Wayuu people live in the northern region between Venezuela and Colombia, and the pütchipü’ui, or palabrero, is a central figure of their traditional administration justice system. The palabrero's role is to mediate and provide solutions for the conflicts between members of the community. The

In today's modern world, fast food seems to be everywhere, and the McDonald's restaurant chain is the perfect example of it. However, not everyone is a fan of artificial flavors and quickly-paced meals. In Latin America, Bolivia is the only country that famously resisted the