Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, and third most studied one worldwide? According to a recent report from the Cervantes Institute, there are almost 489 million native Spanish-speakers in the world, and over 22 million Spanish students.

Every November, the Día de los Muertos festivities take place all across Mexico, but perhaps the most dazzling celebration is the one on Isla de Janitzio. Located on the state of Michoacán, this particular celebration includes ghostly spirits, a buried treasure, and bottomless waters full

Cochinita pibil is a traditional slow-roasted pork dish used to prepare the most delicious tacos in Mexico. Originally from the Yucatan Peninsula, the Cochinita pibil was served as an offering to the gods during important festivities, in particular Día de los Muertos, and it continues

José Antonio Abreu was a Venezuelan musician and orchestra conductor that founded the “Sistema Nacional de Orquestas” (National Network of  Orchestras). This publicly-financed music program aims to provide musical training and education as a way to help at-risk children and youth. Founded in 1975, the

Fray Antón Montesino was a Spanish friar doing missionary work in the island of Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) during the Spanish conquest. He was also the first European to publicly denounce the enslavement and harsh treatment of the indigenous peoples of this island and whose

The National Museum of Anthropology is the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. Located in the area within Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, the museum holds relevant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico’s pre-Columbian heritage, such as the Stone of the Sun (or the

Lake Titicaca is a large, deep, freshwater lake that serves as a natural border between Bolivia and Perú. This lake has a surface elevation of 3,812 m (12,507 ft), and it’s the largest lake in South America. Also known as the “highest navigable lake” in

The Castillo de Chapultepec is located on top of Chapultepec Hill in Mexico City. Originally, built in 1785, the castle served a variety of purposes, such as, summer house for the viceroy, military academy, and official residence for different presidents. In 1939, Chapultepec Castle became

Almería is a beautiful city located in Andalucía, Spain, with one of the better preserved systems of underground shelters in Europe. These shelters were built during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) due to the heavy bombings the city was under (up to 52 bombings from

Tepito is a barrio located in Colonia Morelos, north of Mexico City, that dates back to the pre-Hispanic era. This neighborhood is the hometown of many prominent figures in the world of sports (particularly boxing), cinema, music and other artistic movements, and it’s famous for