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¡Feliz Año! Central American Traditions For the New Year
Do you know these 6 traditional ways to see in the new year throughout Central America? Celebrations, superstition and tradition: they've all been passed down to us from previous generations.
The Commercial Fashion Labels Co-opting Latino Designs
Admiring and drawing inspiration from Latino culture is to be expected: it is rich, colorful, and bursting with creativity. However, many fast-fashion labels have overstepped the mark.
Seven Popular Holiday Traditions in Central America
Explore the rich holiday traditions of Central America. Discover 7 unique customs, celebrations, and festivities that define the region's culture.
The Power of Latino Home Cooking
Have you ever taken a bite of something and felt as if you were suddenly transported to another time and place? Our food, specifically our home-cooked meals, has the power to do just this.
The Top Places to Visit in Costa Rica - From Someone Who Knows
In terms of size, Costa Rica is small. It has just over ​​51,000 sq km, making us one of the smallest countries in Central America. However, our size belies everything we have to offer.
Revamp Your Holiday Dinner with These Festive Central American Dishes
For many, holidays are about friends, family and, of course... food. Why not try some of these recipes for a fresh new twist on your holiday celebrations.
What Is the Leyenda de El Cadejo?
Have you ever heard the old Latin American folk tale of El Cadejo? Before you laugh it off, you might want to hear what I have to say.
Si la Vida Te Da Limones: Why Latinos Use Fresh Limón in Everything
This ubiquitous little fruit is used prolifically throughout Latin America. But why? And how are they different to the limes and lemons more typically found north of the border?
¡Qué chévere! Celebrating Ten Examples of Great Latino Slang
We Latinos certainly have a colorful and varied vocabulary. Here are 10 of our favorite slang phrases - did your favorite phrases make it onto the list?
What Is a Pupusa? The Lowdown on El Salvador's Greatest Export
In El Salvador, its people transform corn into a fantastic dish known as pupusa, a specialty from Central America where it’s consumed with fervor from dawn to dusk.
Why Chocolate Santafereño Is Important to Colombian Heritage
It's no secret that chocolate means a lot to Colombians. A cocoa-producing nation, it has a long history of cacao consumption dating as far back as the Pre-Columbian era. But how and why did cheese make its way into our hot chocolate?
Latin America's Best Hidden Beaches
For an authentic holiday experience, discover the beaches that are more popular with locals than tourists.
What is Yuca and How is it Used in Central America?
It's the plant with the power to turn back time and take us straight back to our family dining table. But there's much more to this root than meets the eye.
Let's celebrate all things Latin America!
Welcome to the Orgullo Latino publication. This is where we’ll be sharing news, information, and general stories highlighting all beauty and positivity that our people, communities, and countries in and from Latin America have to offer.
Coffee... An Industry Built on Colonialism and Slavery
Coffee originated in Africa before making its way to Asia and Latin America. How did it travel so far? Through colonization and slave trade.
Tamale Magic: A Latino Holiday Essential
For Latinos, the holidays would not be complete without a pot of delicious tamales steaming away in the background. We delve deeper into the significance of this beloved treat.
For Latinos, Christmas is Better on the Beach
We're all familiar with the ubiquitous white Christmas peddled by Hollywood every. single. year. But for many Latinos, Christmas is so much better spent by the sea.
Peru's Top 5 Most Famous Dishes
Peru is a gastronomic wonderland. But where to start? Here a 5 Peruvian dishes to get your juices going.
Mildred Muñoz: The Woman Transforming Organic Coffee Production
Mildred Muñoz has been making waves with her coffee farm in Colombia. Why? Her farm is run exclusively by women. Here, she reveals more about her farm's success.
Cool Inventions: How The Incas Gave Us Freeze-drying
The Incas used a network of irrigated terrace plantations planted with a variety of staples, including potatoes.
Four of the Best Latino Coffees
"I started drinking café con leche with sugar from a 'sippy cup' when I was three years old," says our founder Martin Mayorga.