Joaquín Rodrigo is one of the most celebrated composers and musicians of the 20th century. Blind since the age of three, Joaquin soon devoted himself to his musical studies and started to make his mark as a composer. In 1939, he wrote his most famous

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

José Gregorio Hernández was a beloved doctor from Venezuela who dedicated his life to caring for patients all over his country, particularly those with few resources. After his death, people started reporting witnessing or experiencing healing miracles after praying to him which led to him

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