Latin America has been always shaped by events as much as by people and leaders. In the long and turbulent history of the region, there are wars, assassinations, conquests, rebellions, crackdowns, and massacres. Which was the most important? These ten were selected based on international importance

Festivals are growing in size in Latin America, and travelers are realizing that planning their vacations around the right ones is worthwhile. Each year, the festival atmosphere is growing. What’s…

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Festivals. The time for celebrations and parties in Latin America is during an abundance of incredible annual festivals which take place all over the various different countries with a large percentage of the population getting involved each year.

Already renowned for their vivacious colors, lively music and strong cultural ties, the countries of Latin America tend to pull out all the stops when it comes to festivals. From days of traditional holy processions to nights of debauchery, Catholic holidays to ancient pagan rituals, celebrations throughout Central

MFW’s South/Central America summer music festival guide and calendar will help you find your perfect fest! Check out the latest lineups and news from festival …

South America’s best festivals Diablos danzantes de Tinaquillo by Luigino Bracci Creative Commons Attribution South America has some fabulous festivals, from indigenous harvest festivals to music and dance performances to wild New Year parties. Whether you prefer the colorful pageantry of Semana Santa (Holy Week) or the …

Festivals in Latin America Many Latin American holidays revolve around the Catholic calendar so you can expect to encounter many festivals that center around common Christian traditions, some of which have been blended with

Explore the best festivals in South America. Adventure through some of the most thrilling festivals in the world with Everfest, your personal festival guide. It’s festival time.

From the wild excesses of Carnival to the soberness of the Day of the Dead the fiesta’s of Latin America are both moving, euphoric, entertaining and cultural events.