The Garifuna are a mixed African and indigenous people (Arawak and Callinagu) originally from the Caribbean island of St. Vincent who resisted European settlement until the 18th century. After surviving many wars and displacements, the current majority of Garifuna descendants reside in Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua and

The cumbia is a very popular dance and music genre that was born in Colombia and perfectly captures the influences of the Native, African, and Europan cultures that make-up the Colombian society. Overtime, the cumbia expanded to the rest of Latin America given rise to many

The legend of the Three Wise Men is very important in the Spanish-speaking world, and their arrival is eagerly awaited by all children. However, not everyone knows that the meaning and symbolism of the Three Wise Men underwent several political and social changes throughout history, particularly

Christmas celebrations in Mexico begin early in December 16th and continue all the way down to the 25th. There are reenactments, caroling, processions, piñatas, nativity scenes, traditional drinks and food, and lots of quality time with family, friends and neighbors. Click play to learn all about Christmas

The cerro rico (literally, rich mountain) in Potosi, Bolivia, is a mountain in the Andes famous for being the largest, richest silver mine in the world during the 16th and 17th centuries and which was exploited extensively by Spain to finance their empire and the

Both Spanish and Guaraní are the official languages of Paraguay which makes this country the only one in the world where a native language is used in every day life across all social and political circles by the majority of the population. Click play to