Category: Culture
Carnival festivities: Celebrating Afro-Argentine heritage in Buenos Aires
Argentina is rich with African cultural heritage, and this is celebrated during Carnaval each year.
Vicuña wool: Fabric fit for Inca royalty
Vicuña wool is the rarest natural fiber in the world, making it the most coveted and luxurious fabric for high fashion designers.
Peruvian Holidays: Indulge in the panetón tradition
Giving and receiving panetóns, golden domes of pastry goodness, are a popular holiday tradition in Peru.
Voluntourism: Brynna B.’s first-hand account of volunteering in Peru
LAFL team member Brynna B. explains how even small actions can make a big difference.
Latin Tradition: Celebrating the Day of the Dead in the Andes
Peru and Bolivia are two Andean countries that celebrate the Day of the Dead in November, a celebration that blends Catholic traditions with Andean rituals.
Man of Chan Chan, Protector of the Campana
Meet the man who won’t stop fighting to protect the Chimu/ Mochica Culture and the Cerro Campana.
South America street art: Creativity with an urban canvas
A peek at the South America street art movement through some of the most impressive works found in Peru, Brazil and Argentina.
Afro-Peruvian music: A frenetic fusion of cultures
Learn more about a music genre with a traditional Peruvian tune and catchy African beat.
Saddle Up with Argentina’s Gaucho Culture
Celebrated in Argentina for their nomadic lifestyles and superb horsemanship, learn why gauchos were South America’s answer to the cowboy.
