Cultural Commentaries

Panama is the only place in the world you can see the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic.

Nicaragua is home to 40 volcanoes, half of them active.

El Salvador is both the smallest and most densely populated nation in Central America.

Honduras was the original banana republic, owing to its past reliance on the export of fruits to the US.

With expansive mountains and forests, Paraguay possesses one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.

Uruguay is known chiefly for its beautiful beaches.

In Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, Charles Darwin discovered his theory of evolution.

Venezuela has come to centerstage following its controversial 2024 election.

Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa.

Pura Vida: the infamous Costa Rican saying which encapsulates Costa Rican's relaxed outlook on life.

Receiving an influx of Asian immigrants in the 19th Century, Peru is a unique blend of Asian and Latin American cultures.

The Andes mountains span the Bolivian countryside, defining Bolivia's arts and cuisine.

The entirety of Guatemala was home to the former Mayan Empire.

Argentina is the birthplace of the tango.

The Dominican Republic was the first country in the Americas.

Blending indigenous, European and African influences, Columbia is at the crossroads of many distinct cultures.

Home to the Salsa, Cuba has a rich history of musical expression to reflect its cultural identity.

Spain was under Moorish rule for nearly a century.

As the thinnest country in the world, Chile has an array of different natural features at its disposal.

Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.