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Over 500 species of insects form an integral part of Mexican cuisine. Among those species, we have los escamoles, also known as Mexican caviar. The escamoles are the eggs and larvae of the güijera ants and they've been considered a delicacy since Aztec times. Highly coveted for their unique and delicate flavor, escamoles can be used in different dishes and preparations, but they're quite difficult to harvest, making them a true culinary luxury item. Click play now to hear more about this ancestral Mexican caviar packed with exquisite flavors, nutrients and hundreds of years of culinary traditions that turn each bite into an unforgettable experience.

For hundreds of years popular wisdom proclaimed the benefits of taking una siesta (nap) during the middle of the day. Now, modern science confirms it. A short siesta after lunch helps with our digestion, stabilizes our blood pressure and stress levels, improves our mood and cognitive functions, boosts our energy and more. Click play to learn more about this world-wide, ancient tradition that dates back to Ancient Rome!

Mexico City is the second city in the world with the most amount of museums with a total of 170 museums and 43 specialized galleries. In the Mexican capital you can find the more traditional fine arts and archeology museums as well as specific and curious museums dedicated to traditional drinks like pulque and tequila, perfumes, prints, shoes, old toys, chocolate and more! Click play to learn more about Mexico City's fascinating collection of museums and start planning your next visit!

Juan José Nieto Gil was a Colombian writer, politician, and Army general. Most significantly he was also the country's first (and only) Afro-Colombian president for six months in 1861. Intelligent, determined, fearless, Nieto Gil took over the presidency in a time of great social and political unrest in Colombia, which he managed to stabilize despite not being accepted by the country's classist and racist elite. Click play to hear how a poor mulatto boy who learned how to read when he was 14 defied social and class conventions to rise to the highest political office in Colombia.

Literary cafés were spaces that sprung all over Europe during the 19th and 20th century where intellectuals, poets and artists gathered to discuss ideas. Madrid's cafés were the epicenter of Hispanic culture and the brightest writers, artists, scientists and thinkers of their time never missed the opportunity to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a lively debate. Click play to hear about the rise and fall of los cafés literarios, their cultural legacy and their expansion across Latin American capitals.

During the Spanish Civil War, three fearless photographers risked their lives to immortalize the raw and devastating realities of both the battlefields and daily life in Spain. Together, Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and David Seymour (all pseudonyms) captured over 4000 film negatives that were kept locked for 70 years inside a suitcase that survived wars, dictatorships, and a voyage across the ocean until they were finally recovered in Mexico in 2007. Click play to hear more about the amazing journey of the film negatives that redefined photojournalism and the invaluable historic record preserved inside una maleta mexicana.

25 years ago, a curious and enthusiastic Latina child named Dora made her TV debut in a highly-interactive and educational cartoon show for pre-schoolers. "Dora, la exploradora" completely broke the mold for kids' show: she was Latina, curious, she went on adventures, y hablaba español! Through this innovative show, kids all over the world have improved their motor, interpersonal, and linguistic skills (both in English & Spanish) while having lots of fun. Click play to learn all about this groundbreaking cartoon adapted into 32 languages and how Dora became a cultural bridge in the United States!

Every November 1st and 2nd, thousands of Ecuadoreans gather at cemeteries bringing food, flowers, candles, and personal objects of the deceased to celebrate Día de los Finados. The Day of the Dead celebration combines Ecuador's ancestral indigenous traditions with Catholic practices to create a unique celebration of life and death that strengths community bonds and keeps the memory of their dearly departed dear and near to their hearts. Click play to learn all about the special foods, flowers and traditions that make el Día de Muertos ecuatoriano one of its kind!