Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Colombia
Despite having been inspired by a multitude of diverse subjects throughout his artistic career, Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori's gallery owner asks him to compile an exhibition focusing on his dark-skinned portraits.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Colombia
Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori speaks about his latest project, a series of portraits that celebrate the nuances of black skin.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Ecuador, Mexico
Tour the Pyramids of Teotihuacán, a World Heritage Site within one of the most magical pre-Hispanic cities of Mesoamerica, near modern day Mexico City.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Colombia
Carlos introduces us to the Muiscas, one of the most developed pre-Columbian civilizations to inhabit the Cundiboyacense plateau in the central part of present day Colombia.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Mexico Venezuela
Our guide introduces us to the Cuzama haciendas, a hidden location in the Yucatan jungle where one can admire the remains of colonial haciendas formerly dedicated to the production of henequen, a type of Central American agave also known as sisal.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Mexico
Our guide, Claudia, takes us on a tour of the amazing natural wonder, the cenotes of Cuzamá, cave formations with natural springs in which one can experience the rejuvenating effects of immersion.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Mexico
Hop on a buggy and take a horse-drawn tour of the magic town of Izamal, Mexico, with, among other attractions, its characteristic yellow houses and majestic Mayan pyramids, preserved from ancient times.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Ecuador
Elsa Diaz, the owner of an indigenous clothing shop in Otavalo, Ecuador, explains a bit about what she has to offer.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Ecuador
Natalia from Ecuador introduces us to the largely indigenous and extremely fascinating city of Otavalo, considered to be the "intercultural capital" of Ecuador.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Colombia
Carlos from Colombia teaches us about various genres of Latin music with a focus on salsa.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Colombia
As we reach the finals stage of the Mono Núñez festival in Colombia, our host attempts to create a "Latin American integration" as well as continuing to explore the individual journeys of the participating groups.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Puerto Rico
Luis López Nieves' short story "Seva" takes place during the 1898 US invasion of Puerto Rico, in the fictional town of the same name, Seva. The story, first published in the newspaper Claridad, and which many readers mistook for fact, has sparked a very real debate about culture, identity, history and truth amongst Puerto Ricans of all stripes. The documentary Seva Vive explores these themes.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Mexico
Alejandro Fernandez is not just a Mexican singer any longer: he has become a star of Latin-American proportions. Not only has he succeeded everywhere but he also has adopted different sounds from different countries. Viento a Favor was recorded both in Buenos Aires and in Los Angeles, a perfect axis through the whole continent.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia
Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori talks about how his mixed heritage helped shape his identity early on as well as how he gravitated towards African music, culture and individuals as a young artist living in Portugal.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
Residents of Otavalo, Ecuador, explain to us how they celebrate "Inti Raymi," an Inca Empire celebration in honor of the sun god, "Inti," and how it helps them to preserve their culture.
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