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Los vejigantes Festival of Saint Loiza, Puerto Rico |
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Quien es el jibaro? The pride of Puerto Rico |
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5 | (1) |
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De tapeo The art of eating tapas in Spain |
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6 | (2) |
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La siesta en Argentina Benefits of the siesta |
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8 | (2) |
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Pescando con "caballos" Peru's ancient fishing techniques |
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10 | (2) |
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Los alebrijes Mexican folk art |
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12 | (2) |
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La pollera panamena The national costume of Panama |
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14 | (2) |
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El gaucho The Uruguayan cowboy |
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16 | (2) |
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La carretanagua Myths and legends from Nicaragua |
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18 | (1) |
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El rodeo y los "huasos" Chilean rodeo and cowboys |
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19 | (1) |
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Boticas mexicanas The Mexican pharmacies |
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20 | (2) |
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Un pais lleno de musica Music and culture in Paraguay |
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22 | (2) |
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Piedras misteriosas Mysterious stones in Costa Rica |
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24 | (2) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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26 | (4) |
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El barrio gotico de Barcelona The Gothic Quarter in Barcelona |
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30 | (1) |
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Humacao The pearl of Puerto Rico |
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31 | (1) |
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Colonia del Sacramento The cobblestone streets of Uruguay |
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32 | (2) |
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Verano en enero y febrero Summer in January in Argentina |
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34 | (2) |
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Mallorca y SUS castillos Castles off the coast of Spain |
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36 | (2) |
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Un paraiso en el Caribe Caribbean paradise, Dominican Republic |
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38 | (2) |
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Varadero, arenas blancas Cuba's white sand beaches |
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40 | (2) |
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Cali, ¡que ciudad! Discover a new city in Colombia |
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42 | (1) |
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El turismo rural Countryside travel in Spain |
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43 | (1) |
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San Miguel de Allende Mexican colonial city |
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44 | (1) |
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Tulum, la ciudad sobre el mar Mexico's ancient walled city |
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45 | (1) |
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Vinos y Bodegas Uruguayan wine country |
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46 | (2) |
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Bocas del Toro The islands of Panama |
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48 | (2) |
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Isla de Taquile Peru's most beautiful island |
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50 | (2) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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52 | (4) |
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La quinceanera Mexico's "sweet 15" birthday party |
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56 | (1) |
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Chichicastenango Traditions of a Guatemalan town |
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57 | (1) |
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La Pachamama Peru's celebration of "Mother Earth" |
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58 | (2) |
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El uso de las plantas medicinales Argentinian healing plants |
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60 | (1) |
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Una Navidad en Paraguay Christmas in Paraguay |
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61 | (1) |
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La griteria Christmas traditions in Nicaragua |
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62 | (2) |
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Gaspar, Melchor y Baltasar The three wise men of Puerto Rico |
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64 | (2) |
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7 de Julio San Fermin Pamplona's running of the bulls |
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66 | (2) |
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¡Viva el novio! ¡Viva la novia! Spanish wedding traditions |
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68 | (2) |
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Castillos en el aire Human towers in Spain |
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70 | (2) |
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La leyenda de la Colosuca Honduran folklore and legends |
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72 | (1) |
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Dia Internacional del Libro Spain's celebration of books |
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73 | (1) |
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Otavalo An Ecuador village traditions |
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74 | (2) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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76 | (4) |
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La Mama Negra Ecuador's most famous fiesta |
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80 | (1) |
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El Salvador del Mundo The patron saint of San Salvador |
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81 | (1) |
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El Dia de los Muertos Day of the Dead, Mexico |
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82 | (2) |
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Festeja su independencia Chile's Independence Day |
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84 | (2) |
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¡Menudo tomate! La Tomatina festival, Spain |
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86 | (2) |
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El baile del palo de mayo Dance of the May Pole, Nicaragua |
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88 | (1) |
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Celebracion del mercado medieval Medieval market celebration in Spain |
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89 | (1) |
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La Virgen de la Candelaria Celebration in the Peruvian high plains |
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90 | (2) |
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La Pascua y Semana Santa Holy Week in Argentina |
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92 | (1) |
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Un lento retorno Easter celebrations in Cuba |
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93 | (1) |
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La fiesta con mas Gracia Spanish neighborhood festivities |
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94 | (2) |
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El carnaval de Cadiz Mardi Gras on the coast of Spain |
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96 | (2) |
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Celebracion de Navidad Christmas in Colombia |
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98 | (2) |
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Noche del fuego en Salamina A night of lights and magic |
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100 | (1) |
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San Pedro de Macon's Dominican Republic's carnaval |
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101 | (1) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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102 | (4) |
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La magia de Garcia Marquez Colombia's celebrated author |
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106 | (1) |
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Las hazahas de Rita Moreno Puerto Rico's famous actress |
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107 | (1) |
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Diego Rivera Prolific Mexican artist and muralist |
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108 | (2) |
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Frida Kahlo Mexico's legendary female painter |
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110 | (2) |
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Celia Cruz Beloved Cuban salsa singer |
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112 | (1) |
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Ruben Dario Talented Nicaraguan poet |
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113 | (1) |
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El Che Guevara Argentina's renowned activist |
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114 | (2) |
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Unamuno, el etemo poeta Spanish writer, philosopher, and poet |
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116 | (1) |
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Hispanos para la historia Anthony Quinn, Mexico's adored actor |
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117 | (1) |
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Andres Segovia The father of the classical guitar |
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118 | (2) |
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Galeano Radical Uruguayan journalist |
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120 | (2) |
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Maria Felix Mexico's beloved film actress |
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122 | (2) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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124 | (4) |
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El arte de imitar a los pajaros Paragliding in Argentina |
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128 | (1) |
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Acampando en San Felipe Camping in Baja California, Mexico |
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129 | (1) |
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Surfing en Costa Rica The best beaches and waves |
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130 | (1) |
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Escalando el Nevado Sajama Scaling Bolivia's highest peak |
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131 | (1) |
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El futbol Soccer Argentina style |
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132 | (2) |
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El jai alai Popular sport from Spain |
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134 | (2) |
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Sierra Nevada, el paraiso bianco Skiing in Spain |
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136 | (1) |
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Conociendo Guatemala a caballo Exploring Guatemala on horseback |
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137 | (1) |
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El senderismo en el Peru Trekking through Peru |
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138 | (2) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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140 | (4) |
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Bailando al son de merengue The sounds of The Dominican Republic |
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144 | (1) |
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Los instrumentos musicales Musical instruments of Venezuela |
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145 | (1) |
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El arte flamenco The Spanish art of Flamenco |
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146 | (2) |
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El regueton esta "rankeao" Dance music in Puerto Rico |
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148 | (2) |
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El tango: pasion en la pista Passion in the streets of Argentina |
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150 | (2) |
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Las sevillanas Expressive Spanish dances |
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152 | (2) |
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El mariachi Mexico's popular mariachi |
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154 | (1) |
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Los gamberros universitarios University musicians in Spain |
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155 | (1) |
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El candombe Traditional music in Uruguay |
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156 | (2) |
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La musica andina Peru's music of the Andes |
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158 | (2) |
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Las danzas tradicionales Traditional dances of El Salvador |
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160 | (2) |
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La Tamborrada Spain's drum festival |
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162 | (1) |
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163 | (1) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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164 | (4) |
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El cinco de mayo Celebration of the Battle of Puebla |
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168 | (2) |
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Los hijos del sol Incan history and civilization |
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170 | (2) |
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La historia del toreo History of bullfighting, Spain |
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172 | (2) |
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La independencia de Colombia The independence of Colombia |
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174 | (2) |
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Un simbolo de la nacion The Chilean flag, symbol of a nation |
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176 | (1) |
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La bandera de Mexico The flag of Mexico |
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177 | (1) |
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San Juan Puerto Rico's distinctive capital city |
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178 | (2) |
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Las ruinas de Tiwanaku Ancient ruins in Bolivia |
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180 | (1) |
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Una pieza de historia A piece of history, Honduras |
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181 | (1) |
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Los garifunas The Garifuna culture in Belize |
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182 | (2) |
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La Virgen de Guadalupe Mexico's Virgen of Guadalupe |
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184 | (2) |
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Viaje a una ciudad historica A historical city in Uruguay |
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186 | (2) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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188 | (4) |
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El Parque Nacional Darien Panama's largest national park |
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192 | (2) |
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Las islas Galapagos Galapagos Islands, Ecuador |
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194 | (2) |
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El jurumi Paraguay's giant anteater |
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196 | (2) |
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Paisajes diversos Bolivia's diverse regions |
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198 | (2) |
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Paisajes, flora y fauna Landscapes of Venezuela |
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200 | (2) |
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Las ballenas de Valdez Argentina's Valdez Peninsula |
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202 | (1) |
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La Reserva de El Vizcaino Baja California's desert reserve |
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203 | (1) |
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Orquideario Beautiful orchids of Nicaragua |
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204 | (1) |
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Lluvia de ranas en El Yunque Puerto Rico's tropical frogs |
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205 | (1) |
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La laguna de San Ignacio Whale migration in Mexico |
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206 | (2) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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208 | (4) |
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El dulce de papaya Sweet papaya in Puerto Rico |
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212 | (1) |
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El mate Traditional Argentinian tea |
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213 | (1) |
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El dulce de leche A sweet treat in Argentina |
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214 | (2) |
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La deliciosa papa The delicious potato grown in Peru |
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216 | (2) |
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Recetas con papas Mexican potatoes |
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218 | (1) |
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Ensalada de yuca Yucca salad, Cuba |
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219 | (1) |
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Camarones en salsa blanca Shrimp in white sauce, Mexico |
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220 | (1) |
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Carnitas Typical Mexican pork dish |
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221 | (1) |
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Sangria, la bebida del verano Spain's drink of summer |
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222 | (1) |
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La chicha Ceremonial drink of Ecuador |
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223 | (1) |
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El turron Popular Spanish Christmas treat |
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224 | (1) |
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Tradicional comida Traditional food of Guatemala |
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225 | (1) |
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La "dieta mediterranea" The benefits of a Mediterranean diet |
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226 | (1) |
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Un delicioso postre: flan de huevo Latin America's popular dessert, flan |
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227 | (1) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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228 | (4) |
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Un ejemplo de salud sustentable An example of sustainable health |
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232 | (2) |
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El desafio de criar hijos bilingues The challenge of bilingual children |
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234 | (2) |
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Recomendaciones de un amigo Travel recommendations from a friend |
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236 | (2) |
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Para luchar contra la inequidad The fight against inequity |
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238 | (2) |
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Sabiduria indigena Wisdoms from the jungles |
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240 | (2) |
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El sueno de la casa propia Owning your own home in Cuba |
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242 | (2) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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244 | (4) |
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Tiendas de productos alimenticios Hispanic stores and foods |
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248 | (1) |
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Programas de television Learning Spanish with television |
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249 | (1) |
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El mes de la herencia hispana Hispanic Heritage Month |
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250 | (2) |
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El Dia de los Muertos Halloween and Day of the Dead |
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252 | (2) |
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Estados Unidos con salsa Learning to dance the Salsa |
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254 | (2) |
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La huella del espanol por Texas The Spanish mark on Texas |
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256 | (2) |
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La cara latina de Miami Population growth in Miami |
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258 | (2) |
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Guayaberas Latin America style |
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260 | (2) |
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Talavera poblana Mexican pottery traditions |
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262 | (2) |
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Examina tu comprension Test your comprehension |
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264 | (2) |
| Respuestas |
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266 | (5) |
| Audio Recordings |
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