550 Curiosities about Latin America

By Luis Fernando Narvaez Cazares

550 Curiosities about Latin America (2021). Curious and incredible data about Latin America and the countries that compose it. +9

• Language: English
• Publisher: Luis Fernando Narvaez Cazares
• Release date: Feb 22, 2023
• ISBN: 9791222070322

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Curiosities about Latin America

Luis Fernando Narvaez Cazares

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550 Curiosities about Latin America

Luis Fernando Narvaez Cazares

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August 13, Monterrey, Nuevo León. Mexican.

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To date, he has published more than 100 books, standing out in various areas: Law (Basic Legal Dictionary, Labor Law Manual, Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, Introduction to Civil and Constitutional Law); Education (Pedagogical Terminology, Didactic Resources for Secondary and Baccalaureate); in Poetry, with titles such as From the city at Night, Ceremonies to Your Body, Mint Green, You arrived late; as well as in History Mexican Lines – Historical Characters Curiosities about world leaders The 100 best books in history; Story, Novel and Teaching of the foreign language.

He has several national and international awards and his texts have been published in Mexico, the United States, Argentina and Spain.

He is the Founder and President of Knowledge and Intercultural Innovation Armando Hart Dávalos, A. C. who currently works teaching courses, workshops and conferences on topics related to inclusion and social participation, promotion of values and legal and pedagogical intellectual development, among other activities of a community and social.

1. The Atacama desert, one of the driest places in the world

Probably the word desert already gives you a clue, but the Atacama is not a typical desert. It is considered one of the driest places in the world. In the year 1971, according to recorded data, the first rain fell after four centuries. If you want to discover this unique place, you cannot miss this excursion to the Valley of the Moon from San Pedro de Atacama.

2. In Honduras it rains fish

Yes, you read correctly, it rains fish. In Yoro, a small town in the north of Honduras, a strange phenomenon occurs whereby, at least once a year during the transition from spring to summer, the streets are flooded with small silver fish fallen from the sky.

3. In Cartagena de Indias the sea lights up

Have you ever heard of luminous plankton? In Colombia, more specifically in Cartagena de Indias, you can enjoy a night bath with bioluminescent plankton. With each movement, the waters light up with tiny blue dots. A magical experience!

4. Mexican cuisine, a World Heritage Site

We all know and love tacos, but Mexican cuisine goes far beyond this delicious signature dish from street stalls. In addition to being a delight, Mexican gastronomy won the title of Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010. If you want to discover the flavors of Mexico, there is no better way to do it than with a gastronomic tour of Mexico City.

5. Panama, a country bathed by two oceans

This news is not new. Panama is one of the countries where it is extremely easy to see the sunrise on the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy the sunset on the Pacific Ocean. Crazy! truth? Essential in our list of curious facts about Latin America.

6. Ecuador, where nature defends itself in court

Did you know that in Ecuador nature is considered a subject with constitutional rights? Thanks to this measure, the country boasts of having some of the best preserved natural spaces in the world. The Galapagos Islands are a great example of this.

7. Paraguay, a bilingual country

Paraguay has wanted to make sure to preserve its ancestral culture. The country considers Spanish and Guaraní, the local indigenous language, as official languages, so it is not strange to hear its inhabitants change from one language to another with total fluency. If you want to soak up its culture, a good option is to take a guided tour of Asunción with a local guide who will show you the essence of Paraguay.

8. The Amazon, the largest river in the world

This is probably not news to anyone, but the Amazon River could not be missing from this list of curious facts about Latin America. If you want to enjoy its rich ecosystem, there are excursions that will show you this unique place in one or more days. An excursion that must be done at least once in a lifetime!

9. Colombia, the country of coffee

Colombian coffee is recognized worldwide, but not only for its quality, but also for its extensive plantations spread throughout the country. Did you know that Colombia is the world's second largest producer of coffee? If you want to discover more about this industry, you cannot miss these visits to the Coffee Region.

10. Lima, the gastronomic capital of America

We have already talked about Mexican gastronomy, but we must recognize that the capital of Peru has nothing to envy. The country has up to 90 microclimates, which creates a perfect opportunity to grow all kinds of raw materials and have a cuisine with top ingredients. That said, a visit to Lima would not be complete without taking a food tour to discover its impressive cuisine. Ceviche for everyone!

11. The second largest swimming pool in the world

San Alfonso del Mar has a capacity of 250 million liters (66 million US gallons)

The size of 20 Olympic swimming pools, or 80,000 square meters (860,000 square feet), San Alfonso del Mar, in Chile, is the second largest pool in the world and the largest in South America. It is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and is filled with 250 million liters (66 million US gallons) of seawater, with a maximum depth of 3.5 m (11.5 ft).

Until 2015, San Alfonso del Mar was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest swimming pool, but it was superseded by Egypt's Crystal Lagoon, which is 125,000 square meters (1,345,500 square feet) in size.

12. In Paraguay there are no stamps

Most houses in Paraguay do not have doorbells. Instead, visitors clap for a few seconds to announce themselves.

13. The longest mountain range in the world

The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching 7,000 km (4,350 miles) from north to south

The Andes, which runs along the western part of the continent, is the longest continental mountain range in the world. It stretches from the north to the south of the continent and crosses seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina.

It spans 7,000 km (4,350 mi) from north to south and up to 700 km (435 mi) from east to west, with an average elevation of 4,000 m (over 13,000 ft).

As large as they may seem, their proportions are nothing compared to the longest mountain range in the world, the submarine Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which stretches for 65,000 km (40,000 miles) and reaches a height of 4,200 m from the ocean floor. .

14. The largest salt flat in the world

With an area of more than 10,500 square kilometers, the Bolivian Salar de Uyuni is the largest in the world. During the rainy season, it becomes the largest natural mirror in the world, while during the dry season it exposes a thick crust of sodium chloride, sometimes 10 meters deep.

15. 12 countries, but with hundreds of languages

Despite being made up of only 12 sovereign countries on the continent, South America is one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the world, with nearly 450 recorded languages.

Spanish and Portuguese top the list, with the largest number of speakers (both with more than 200 million). Among the main foreign languages are English (over 5 million), German (about 2 million), Italian (1.5 million), Arabic (about 1.1 million), Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese and Dutch.

As for the indigenous languages, Quechua is the most widely used, with some 8 million speakers, followed by Guaraní, with 5 million, and Aymara, with approximately 2.5 million.

17. The Galapagos Islands were the inspiration for Darwin's theory of evolution

Charles Darwin was inspired by the diversity of animal and plant species on the islands

When 26-year-old Charles Darwin arrived in the Galapagos Islands in 1835, he noted the similarities between animal and plant species and those found on the mainland, as well as many differences unique to the islands in the area. It was not until 1859 that his

18. In Bolivia there are no McDonald's restaurants

When McDonald's first opened in La Paz, Bolivia in 1997, it was greeted with much anticipation and long lines of people to get in. Just a few years later, in 2002, the fast food chain permanently closed its eight restaurants in the country.

The failure of McDonald's in Bolivia is interpreted, in part,