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17 Books to Understand the Black History of Latin America

Sofía AguilarFebruary 22, 2023

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 22, 202303757

Black History Month coverage doesn’t always include Afro-Latinidad but that history (both in the U.S. and Latin America) is both important and deserving of attention. We may think we know the history of Latin America, or at least the specific...

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9 of the Spiciest Peppers Found Throughout Latin America

Nicole YoungJanuary 19, 2023

by Nicole YoungJanuary 19, 20230162430

Did you know we’ve been using hot peppers in our cuisine for more than 6,000 years? Even the Aztecs loved a bit of spice. If you are a fan of a little heat or downright fiery foods, it’s likely you’re enjoying...

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11 Books to Understand the Indigenous History of LATAM

Sofía AguilarNovember 11, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 11, 202203679

Every November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a month-long recognition of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas who are given a platform to share their cultures, traditions, literature, and more. While we should be supporting Indigenous people all year...

Culture

10 of the Most Haunted Places Throughout Latin America

Nicole YoungOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by Nicole YoungOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022042610

Haunted places carry with them creepy legends attributed to the haunting and in Latin America there are several truly scary sites you may or may not want to visit one day. Even if you’re not a big believer in the paranormal,...

Lifestyle

9 Popular Cocktails that Originated in Latin America

Nicole YoungSeptember 28, 2022

by Nicole YoungSeptember 28, 202204008

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month we’re looking at some of the popular cocktails that originated throughout Latin America. Enjoy a little piece of Mexico with a classic margarita or imagine you’re on the beach in Puerto Rico with a...

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9 Fun Facts about Fruits Indigenous to Latin America

Nicole YoungAugust 30, 2022August 30, 2022

by Nicole YoungAugust 30, 2022August 30, 202203395

Fruits like açaí and pitaya are indigenous to Latin America and though they’ve been trending recently in the U.S. they’ve been a part of our diets for centuries. Fruits like açaí berries have been eaten by Indigenous people in Brazil ...

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Immune-Boosting Herbs Popular Throughout Latin America

Nicole YoungJanuary 21, 2022

by Nicole YoungJanuary 21, 202205265

Taking care of our immune system has been a number one priority these past couple of years. There are many things we can do to give it a little boost and improve overall health: eat fruits and veggies, get at...

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10 Latinx-Owned Coffee Brands All Cafecito Lovers Need to Try

Nicole YoungSeptember 29, 2021

by Nicole YoungSeptember 29, 2021013946

Our morning cafecito is a sacred ritual that we’ve seen in our household ever since we were young. Maybe some of us enjoyed sips of coffee when we were young (let’s be real!) but no matter at what stage you...

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Colombia, Brazil Among Top Coffee Producers in LATAM You Need to Try

Nicole YoungAugust 31, 2021September 5, 2021

by Nicole YoungAugust 31, 2021September 5, 2021016968

Our morning cafecito is a beloved tradition stemming from a long-standing history in Latin American of cultivating coffee specifically in Colombia and Brazil. Each country has their own version of making coffee and they’re all different but equally delicious so...