Editor Jessica Festa introduces your palate to 10 interesting (and bizarre) cuisines from around Latin America: 1. Bull Penis Soup, Bolivia Called Caldo de Cardan, this soup contains bull penis and testicles, which, by the way, looks exactly like a bull penis and testicles. I got to taste this at [...]
For those looking to get away from the chaos of Quito, Ecuador, for the day, the parish of Mindo offers an eco-friendly trip located only 80 minutes away. Mindo is full of nature-inspired activities like waterfall hikes, canopying through the cloud forest and bird watching. The parish is also home [...]
Argentina is iconic for its flavorful and satisfying asado, or BBQ, dishes. These meats, mostly beef along side other varieties, are cooked on a special grill or open fire. Going for asado is a big part of the culture; however, it’s not the only cuisine locals eat. Next time you’re [...]
When traveling through Peru, it’s hard not to notice the colorful handicrafts made by locals. Hats, scarves, bags, socks, sweaters and headbands are weaved with care using locally-sourced fabrics like alpaca, vicuna and sheep. While you can browse these products at local markets, another way to explore the art and [...]
For those looking to immerse themselves in culture and the arts on their next getaway, you may want to think about heading to Sao Paulo, Brazil. São Paulo is considered to be the culture capital of Latin America, from its downtown music haven to the diverse array of art galleries [...]
I could hear the music blasting from my hostel dorm, addictive rhythms and beats beckoning me out onto the beach. While I hated going to the bar alone, I didn’t know if I would be able to resist. “Want to go get some caiprihias?” I asked the girl on the [...]
After spending a day exploring the historic center of Quito, Ecuador, I decided to get out of town for a day and explore the smaller artisan villages nearby. Because I was so thrilled with my Cajas National Park Tour and Quito City Tour with Gray Line Ecuador, I decided to [...]
After spending a few weeks traveling through Brazil, visiting various cities, interacting with locals, sampling the local foods, and doing some forro dancing, I’ve made a few observations about this wonderful culture and country along the way like: They Like To Hug Don’t expect a firm handshake or polite nod [...]
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