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Licuachela: Mexico City’s viral drink born on the streets

The sweet twist on the michelada is setting social media alight.

Nicoya peninsula: Costa Rica’s Blue Zone where centenarians are the norm

With more than 40 people over the age of 100, the Nicoya peninsula holds many of the secrets to living a long life.

Why is Costa Rica so biodiverse?

Connecting north and south, Costa Rica acts as the most important natural link on Earth.

Celebrating some of the best Central American chefs in the US

Latino chefs are injecting innovation and creativity into the US culinary scene, helping to shape its future for the better.

What is a picadillo? Exploring the mouthwatering Latino dish

There are (almost) as many variations of this traditional dish as there are cocineros in Latin America.

Spectacular volcanoes to visit in Central America

Get up close to our most iconic volcanoes, sources of both great beauty and power.

Coffee

How is organic decaf coffee made?

Swiss Water has transformed perceptions around decaf coffee. But how does it work?

How to prepare an authentic Cuban coffee (café cubano)

The ultimate guide to making Cuba’s most iconic drink.

Is decaf coffee a diuretic?

We all know that drinking coffee makes us need to use the bathroom. But do the same rules apply for decaffeinated coffee?...

Dark roast coffee: Why darker is often better

Myths abound in the coffee industry, but few are more off the mark than the ones around the quality of dark roasted coffe...

What's the difference between café con leche and cortado?

Clearing up confusion around two of the world’s favorite coffees.

What is café chorreado? Understanding Costa Rica's pour-over coffee

Behind Costa Rica’s rich coffee culture is a brewing method that unlocks all the incredible flavors of coffee without the need for expensive gadgets.

Culture

For Latinos the American Dream is not about the individual – it's about family

The concept of "going it alone" is at odds with our identities and cultural heritages. "For Hispanics, our dreams, and our very identity, involve o...

The sound of a nation: Where did mariachi originate?

Characterized by a distinctive grito, mariachi is the ultimate melodic expression of heartache and happiness.

The terms Hispanic and Latino should not be mixed

While each person is free to identify themself in their own way, understanding the roots of the terms is fundamental.

The iconic Latino actors changing the face of Hollywood

Their phenomenal success is making the movie industry rethink its entire approach to immigrant and minority ethnic actors.

¡Feliz año nuevo! Central American traditions to see in the new year

A new year brings with it 365 new possibilities – some years even bring 366! In Central America, we have some small ways to mark the start of a new...

High-end fashion labels are co-opting Latino designs

Admiring and drawing inspiration from Latino culture is to be expected: it is rich, colorful, and bursting with creativity. However, in recent yea...

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