Iconic Latino Moments in World Cups
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. As the next World Cup is getting underway, we wanted to take a moment and take a look back at some of the most iconic Latino moments in World Cup history — which is hard to narrow down because there have been plenty. However, we picked a few of our […]
‘El Libertador,’ A Monolith Dedicated to Bolívar, the Man Who Freed Latin America
Credit: Nuestro Stories Located at the entryway of New York’s world-famous Central Park, the larger-than-life bronze monument dedicated to Simón Bolívar acts as a dedication to a man who led a revolution, one to free the people of Latin America from the Spanish Empire. Simón José Antonio de la Santisima Trinidad Bolivar y Palacios played […]
The Greatest Latino Soccer Voices
There is something electric about the excitement of a soccer game. Thousands of ravenous fans are in the stands hoping to catch a glimpse of some magic happening, flags, and colors of their respective teams flying in the breeze. The cacophony of sounds that come from the lips of the onlookers — It’s an entire […]
The Centro de Artes Museum Keeps Culture Alive in San Antonio
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. Located in downtown San Antonio, the Centro de Artes museum is a modern hub of arts, history, and culture with the primary focus of telling the stories of the Latino experience on American soil. It has a specific lens pointed to the Southwest. The impact of Latinos/Indigenous on the Southwest […]
Old Town San Diego Transports You Back to a Time Long Past
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. There is a different kind of feeling when you step into the streets of Old Town San Diego. This mile-long and the half-mile-wide market feels like you’ve transported yourself across the border and are smack in the middle of Mexico. Established in 1968 as a state historic park, Old Town […]
The Laid Back City That Was Born of Pirates and Spanish Galleons
Credit: Nuestro Stories San Jose del Cabo is a place steeped in history. Dating back to the 1700s, this resort city in Baja California Sur is one of the top places to visit in the area, and is known as much for its art and cultural scene as it is for its beautiful beaches and […]
The Top 10 Latino Scorers in Fútbol of All Time
Credit: Nuestro Stories From ancestral playing fields to World Cups, fútbol, or soccer as it is known in… literally only North America, is a game that has been tied to our culture for generations upon generations. It is more than a pastime, it is a part of our community, rooted in the ground we walk […]
This Gothic Style Museum Once Housed the Supreme Court of Louisiana
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. Located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, The Cabildo took its name from the Spanish governing body that initially met there, the Illustrious Cabildo, or what would be better known now as a city council that ruled Spanish Louisiana. The building is heavily influenced by the times of […]
This Museum Houses Nearly Half a Million Pieces of Art and Culture – and It’s Free
Credit: Nuestro Stories With a collection that houses nearly 500 thousand pieces of work – ranging from books, to photographs, paintings, sculptures and more – the Hispanic Society of America’s Museum and Library houses one of the largest collections dedicated to “the cultures of Spain and Portugal; and their colonies in Latin America, the West […]
The Origin Stories of Some of Latin America’s Most Famous Cocktails
Credit: Nuestro Stories Daiquiri. Margarita. Cuba Libre. No, we’re not making a menu for an amazing party – although, this would clearly be a really fun party – we’re talking about some of the most famous cocktails served around the world; all of which were invented in Latin America. Let’s face it, when it comes […]
La Trinitaria, The Secret Society that Led to the Independence of the Dominican Republic
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. The Dominican Republic, as it is known today, has gone through a variety of changes to the political landscape. Over the centuries, a multitude of outsiders came to the island and, through colonization, took control of the country. From the invasion of Christopher Columbus and his Spanish forces, which claimed […]
Sonia Manzano, the Prolific Actress That Gave a Voice to Latinas on Sesame Street
Credit: Nuestro Stories Sonia Manzano is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs. Okay, now that my personal feelings are out, let’s talk about Sonia Manzano, the prolific actress. She gave life to Maria on Sesame Street and helped raise millions upon millions of children (and parents) worldwide for nearly 50 years. […]