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.

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.

Claudia explains to us a bit about the architecture and history of the Mexican city of Merida on the Yucatan Peninsula.

The second round Mission Chef finalists get schooled on the strict hygienic requirements of the kitchen.

Life has taught each one of these underprivileged, young parents who aspire to be chefs to fight for what they want and try to do their best for their children. Now, the time has come to show what they're willing to do to take it one step further.

One of the instructors from Mission Chef explains what cooking means to him as well as the discipline required to cook professionally.

Stripped of all their adornments, the Mission Chef participants are ready to be evaluated by a professional chef.

The contestants are divided into groups of three to begin the task of preparing a dish to be graded by their mentors.

The Mission Chef competitors learn about various spices and prepare for their timed food preparation test.

Mission Chef contestants have only thirty minutes left to prepare a dish for evaluation by a professional chef.

The cooking is underway in this Misión Chef competition and team members are already getting in trouble for not sticking to their portion of the meal.

Now comes the moment of truth: The Mission Chef students have prepared their dishes and their instructor will evaluate them with brutal honesty. Who will make the final team?

Catalina Garcia, lead singer of the Colombian music group, "Monsieur Periné," talks a bit about the group's origins and influences.

Deep in the heart of Old San Juan you can hear live salsa music playing most any night at the Nuyorican Cafe. We stepped into the alley for a breather and had a little chat with two lovely salseras to get an insider view of what brings them back to the dance floor night after night.

Meet Alberto from Otavalo, Ecuador, who has sold his handmade bracelets throughout the world.