Tango History and Popularity Tango dance facts. Early tango styles greatly influenced the ways in which we dance today, and tango music has become one of the greatest of all music genres throughout the world. Spanish settlers were the first to introduce the tango to the New World. Ballroom tango[…]
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Mapuche Araucano Culture
Detailed Information about Mapuche culture and Araucana Indigenous ethnic groups have dwelled on the soil of Neuquén for thousands of years. Vestiges such as cave paintings and engravings made by the most ancient cultures are still preserved. The last groups to inhabit the territory of Neuquén, before the conquest, were[…]
Where exactly is Patagonia?
Where is Patagonia? Well if you ask locals in Chile they’ll say it starts in Puerto Montt and heads south. If you ask the locals in Argentina they’ll say from San Carlos de Bariloche heading south. So who’s right? Well, they both are. Patagonia encompasses both Chile and Argentina, from these starting points all the way[…]
Guayakí Yerba Mate: Weight Loss, Antioxidants & Nutrients
Guayakí Yerba Mate. The leaves and twigs of the yerba mate plant are dried, typically over a fire, and steeped in hot water to make an herbal tea. Yerba mate may be served cold or hot. This beverage, commonly known simply as mate, is popular in parts of South America.[…]
Leyenda de la llorona – Historias de Terror
La leyenda de la llorona es una de las más famosas Leyendas Mexicanas, que ha ha dado la vuelta al mundo, se trata del personaje de una mujer, la cual tiene sus orígenes desde el tiempo en que México fue establecido, junto a la llegada de los españoles. Se cuenta que existió una mujer indígena que[…]
100 refranes cortos más populares (con su significado)
Refranes cortos y populares con significado Los refranes, también llamados proverbios, son aquellos dichos o frases que nos dan una enseñanza; oraciones breves que a veces riman y que podemos recordar fácilmente, en las que la materia prima es la sabiduría popular y la experiencia de nuestros pueblos. Utilizamos los refranes[…]
Facts About The Andean Condor
Facts about the andean condor The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is a South American bird that belongs to the New World vulture family Cathartidae, and is the only living member of the genus Vultur. Although it’s numbers are dwindling in the country, the Andean Condor is actually the national animal of Colombia. […]
50 Interesting Facts about Argentina
Facts about Argentina Argentina is considered as one of the preferred destinations for travelers from all over the world. From their meat consumption, tango dancing and diverse culture, these interesting Argentina facts will blow your mind. 1. Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world. 2. The name “Argentina”[…]
