Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month ~ September 15 - October 15
Cultural Websites:
- Exploring Hispanic Holidays: Information on Hispanic holidays around the world
- Hispanic Holidays and Celebrations of Spanish-Speaking Countries: A listing by month of holidays and celebrations of Spanish-Speaking countries around the world.
- National Hispanic American Month site from the Library of Congress: Images and exhibits
- Hispanic Heritage Month at PBS: View the history and culture of Hispanic America past and present
- Indigenous Peoples in Latin America: A general overview of current rights and trends.
Travel/Tourism Websites:
- Travel to South America: This site by Lonely Planet showcases ancient ruins, beaches, museums, colonial cities, as well as individual country destinations such as Argentina, Chile, etc.
- Sights to See in Latin America: A Huffington Post guide to sights to see
- Latin American Travel Guide: Tips on places to see in Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica
Virtual Reference Collection (VRC) databases: Click link and then select your school to enter
- Culturgrams: Information on more than 200 countries around the world. Includes maps, customs,history, etc.
- World Geography & Culture: Information includes, maps, flags, customs, economy, famous people, holidays and celebrations, etc.
- CIA World Fact Book: Facts and information of countries around the world.
- Biography Reference Center: Contains biographies that are searchable by name, nationality, occupation, etc.
- Britannica Image Quest: Type in name of art or artist
