Difficulty: Beginner
Peru
Yabla is in the historic center of Lima, the capital of Peru, on a national holiday and a saint’s day, no less. If you’re going to be stuck in a bit of traffic on a tour, Lima’s famous Plaza de Armas is a great place to be. There’s so much to see: The presidential palace, a 16th century cathedral and more. Come see for yourself.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Carlos and Angeles like to laugh! They may make you giggle, too, with their silly jokes and colorful expressions!
Difficulty: Beginner
Peru
Our top reporter stops by Peru’s capital and catches a ride with Ulises, a taxi driver/tourist guide/cop with a thorough knowledge of the city and a great willingness to share it. Ulises takes us to the Rimac area of Lima. Rimac means que habla (“that could speak”) in Quechua, a telling name for this telling ride!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Venezuela
Have you been under a lot of stress recently? Do you think it’s time for a vacation? Here at Yabla, we have the perfect solution: the beach, the waves, and some drinks in wonderful Adícora, Venezuela, the perfect place to let your worries sail away.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Nicaragua
Acrobat Francesca was a mujer de casa before becoming a circus artist. It was love that brought her here to the big tent, where she now splits her time between performances and day-to-day chores.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Nicaragua
We all know how magical a circus ring can be: crazy clowns, fearless acrobats, smart animals and all kind of colorful and dreamlike acts. But here, at the Circo Infantil de Nicaragua the real magic happens backstage, where we learn that a good show takes a lot of dedication, hard work and passion.
Difficulty: Beginner
Nicaragua
We were driving around the roads of rural Nicaragua when we caught a glimpse of this donkey driven cart with loads of milk. We had to get to know this guy! Here it is, a YABLA exclusive with a milk seller!!
Difficulty: Beginner
Argentina
Puerto Madero is both antique and fashionable. What many years ago was a commercial port is now one of the most chic parts of the city.
Difficulty: Beginner
Argentina
Plaza de Mayo is one of the most important places in Buenos Aires’s History. It was the center of many political events and has seen the likes of Evita, Perón, and the “Madres de Mayo”.
Difficulty: Beginner
Argentina
Juliana and Paola work, study and travel together; they are such good friends! Here they welcome us to Sevilla, far from their native Buenos Aires. Perhaps locals aren’t the only ones in on the secrets of this Spanish city!
Difficulty: Beginner
Argentina
Buenos Aires is a magic city filled with an endless background of tango music. One of the most important Latin American capitals, it has been the home of Jorge Luis Borges, Ernesto Sábato, Julio Cortázar and Diego Maradona. In this video we have the opportunity to take you to Buenos Aires’ historic district.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Angeles lives a normal life in Burgos, but what’s a normal life? She has a husband, a wonderful kid, and she works as a secretary. She also has a secret internet identity… as a Spanish teacher!
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
Our good Mexican friends know a little about everything and they’re willing to teach us! When you get somewhere, what’s the first thing to do? Here you’ll learn how to greet friends, lovers and even grandmothers!
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
Our good friends from México City are willing to talk about everything: good, bad or ugly. Here we have their take on kidnapping, one of the growing fears of Mexicans.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Venezuela
La Vela is a small town in the state of Falcón, on the northwest coast of Venezuela, where every December 28th Los Locos [“The Crazy Ones”] arrive wearing colorful and elaborated costumes. The whole town becomes a party, with businesses closing and people dancing in the streets. It’s a tradition that could be in any magical realism novel and that desperately struggles to not fall into oblivion.
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