Nachos are a delicious Mexican snack made from tortilla chips accompanied by a wide range of toppings, particularly melted cheese. As it often happens, the creation of this popular dish was a happy accident in a moment of need. Click play and listen to the

Comuna 13 is a neighborhood in Medellín, Colombia, that for many years was considered one of the most dangerous places in the world. However, in recent years, Comuna 13 has turned its reputation around and urban art had a major role in this change. Nowadays,

La Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands) is an archeological site located in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. This site holds the oldest records of cave painting in South America (dating back to approximately 11,000 to 7,000 BC) and is named after the hundreds of

Guarani are a group of indigenous peoples that live across Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina. The Arete Guasú, literally 'fiesta grande' (big party), is a sacred Guarani celebration that originally coincided with the maize harvest. However, this festivity currently takes place during the Christian carnival.

Ayahuasca is the name of a sacred plant and brew from South America. This special brew has an important role in religious and medicinal rituals performed by some of the indigenous people from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.  However, in recent years, the use

The Maya civilization is a Mesoamerican civilization that extended across what is now part of Mexico, all of Guatemala and Belize, and the western portions of Honduras and El Salvador. Los mayas developed a highly sophisticated and complex writing system and are best known for

Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish that consists of a maize-based tortilla filled with different combinations of meats, vegetables, and sauces. This pre-Hispanic meal, passed down from generation to generation, is so popular that it even has its own National Day! Click play and learn

Located in the north of Chile, el desierto de Atacama is the driest nonpolar desert in the world. Atacama is also a place of unique beauty which attracts visitors from all over the world. A wide range of flora and fauna, clear skies perfect for

Earth Day (Día de la Tierra) is an annual global event that promotes environmental protection and awareness. Also known as mother earth or mother nature, for the native peoples of the Andes, Pachamama is the goddess of fertility, harvests, and protection, among other attributes. So,

Isabel Perón is an Argentinean politician who held office from 1974 to 1976 and became the first female president in the world. Isabel was married to popular formed president Juan Perón and they ran for office together in 1973.  This was Peron’s third term as