The site from Sur del Sur provides extensive information about the current population of Argentina.

Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of Central America.

In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lyndon B. Johnson and the Crisis in the Dominican Republic." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

A detailed biography of the Cuban-American trumpeter and band leader.

Use this resource to learn about the life of writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, whose works were fueled by politics, revolution, war, and personal illness. This article includes details about Marquez personal life as well as his public life...

This is a compilation of links to other sites that feature Hispanic music and artists. It includes a list of musicians, song site links and music portals, and Spanish language radio/television stations.

Provides information about the Spanish and Portuguese degree programs at Miami University (Ohio). Information about the department, a faculty list, course descriptions, and links to Spanish-related web sites are available.

This is a quick look at the banana trade in Honduras. You'll find out why it was called a "banana republic", what the impact on the land was, and stats on the production of the trade.

View authentic prints of Posada's famous work, las calaveras. This site contains 6 different pieces of Posada's work.

Readers will learn about the music, food, language, religion, art and other aspects of Costa Rican culture.

This article from ACE Project discusses how the Bolivian electoral system has evolved over time, its strengths and weaknesses.

What is a calabash? Use this website and find out what it is but also how to make it. This gourd rattler can be constructed with the easy to follow directions.

Read the biography of the following famous people: Francisco Hinojosa, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Jose Agustin, Ann Martin, Clayton Bess and Jordi Sierra I Frabra and John Lennon.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will travel on a mock flight to Mexico to learn more about the Mexican way of life.

Biography of Simon Bolivar, national hero. Several languages available from homepage.

Aspects of Hispanic culture are discussed in this resource. Looks at family, language, social codes of conduct, religion, celebrations, foods eaten, and how they have contributed to the United States.

View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2000 to commemorate Roberto Clemente, the first Hispanic inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. With a short biographical passage.

A timeline on Cuban - American relations covering the years 1898 through 2006. Also provides links to related topics.

Greek and Egyptian mythology, the story of the Lion King, and the legend of King Arthus are just some of the ways these resources explore the different cultural interpretations of heroes. Then learn the stories of Cinderella, as well as...

Labeled map of the countries of South America, in which Venezuela is highlighted.

This resource presents a brief history of the English language provided by an amateur historian of English and librarian.

This site from the Mount Holyoke College provides a speech by President Calvin Coolidge discussing Americas intervention in Nicaragua during the early 20th Century. He talks about the political instability, revolutions, and the US presence.

A collection of folk art from around the world including African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Latin, European, and North American art.

The fortified town, first established in the 16th century to protect the Royal Route inland, reached its apogee in the 18th century when many of its outstanding religious and civic buildings were built in the style of the Mexican...