Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Nicaraguan Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Nicaraguan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Latin American Holiday Traditions
Holidays in Latin America celebrate faith, family and community in a festive, sometimes whimsical, style. Traditions range from waking people up with Christmas songs in the middle of the night to sculpting massive radishes to burning...
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Spanish Abroad, Inc.
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
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Smithsonian Institution: Musica Del Pueblo
Musica del Pueblo is a full-featured resource that explores the traditions of Latino music. Using a colorful mural titled "Song of Unity" as a navigation tool, visitors can watch videos of performances, listen to different varieties of...
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Culture Focus: Peru: Macchu Picchu
Although this site from Culture Focus is short on text, it does provide colorful pictures of ancient temples and descendants of the Incas.
Mex Connect
Mexico Connect: What Is Mariachi?
A look at the cultural significance and identity of Mexican Mariachi music. Includes pictures of Mariachi Ensembles.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Venezuela
Provides extensive travel information about Venezuela including a vast array of historical and cultural details. Explore the landscape through a vivid photo journal.
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Agencia Efe
Agencia EFE is a news agency based out of Madrid, Spain, that covers the latest news from Spain, Latin America, and the world. Content includes top news stories, economic coverage, culture and society coverage, and more. Written in Spanish.
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Gotta Dance: History of Latin Cha Cha Music
A brief history of the development of Latin Cha Cha music. Includes an explanation of the rhythm, the steps, and of course, the history of Cha Cha.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: People, Places and Cultures: Grade 6 Unit 3 Lesson 5 Quiz
Take this five question quiz on South American expansion.
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El Salvador's Coffee
Here you'll find a history of coffee exportation and plantation life in El Salvador. You can also find a general overview of El Salvador including government, geography, religion, labor, and culture.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Costumbrismo
During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, explorers and travelers (mainly of European descent) in Latin America, popularized a genre called costumbrismo: the depiction of local folklore, including social "types" and genre scenes....
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Haiti
Extensive article on the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Surveys its history, politics, geography, economy, and culture.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biombo With the Conquest of Mexico and View of Mexico City
The influence of Asian art on colonial Latin America is particularly evident in viceregal textiles, ceramics, and furniture. Some examples are the resplendent biombos, or folding screens, made in Mexico beginning in the seventeenth...
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Argentina
All you ever wanted to know about Argentina can be found here. Organized by quick fact charts or more detailed commentary, information includes geography, government, economy, climate, and more.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Latin America
Internet encyclopedia article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, the countries, religion, culture, and more.
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Brazilian Institute of Museums: National Historic Museum
This is the official site of "The National Historical Museum, created in 1922, is one of the most important museums in Brazil, consisting of over 287 thousand items, among which the largest numismatic collection of Latin America."Check...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Dominican Republic
The BBC gives information about the Dominican Republic with details on geography, culture, its leaders, and its news media.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Trinidad and Tobago
Take a look at a brief summary of the history, culture, government, and news media of the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Working Abroad
WorkingAbroad/VWIS (Voluntary Work Information Service) is an international networking service for volunteers, workers and travellers on volunteer projects in over 150 countries worldwide. On this site, you will find professional and...
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Miranda: Un Venezolano Universal
Online biography of Francisco de Miranda, often remembered as "The forerunner of independence," in South America. This site also includes links to other aspects of Venezuelan history and culture.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Paraguay
Travel site provides geographical facts, stunning photographs and maps of Paraguay, plus notes on the culture, history, environment, and tourist attractions.
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Cocina De Venezuela
Comprehensive reference in Spanish to the most popular Venezuelan dishes. Mouth-watering pictures, and cultural and historical information accompany the recipes.
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Recreation Arts Dance: Salsa vs. Mambo
An article discussing the similarities and differences between Salsa and the Mambo, both Latin American dances. The article mainly discusses the steps of both dances, but has some information about the style and feel of the music.