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Where are the Ecotermales Hot Springs located?
Which country is home to the National Theater in San Jose?
What is the main attraction of Manuel Antonio National Park?
In which festival would you most likely find the 'Festival de Cachaça'?
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Which country hosts the Palmares Fiestas?
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Which festival in Peru is considered to be one of the most famous?
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What makes the National Theater in San Jose a notable tourist attraction according to the text?
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Where are the Ecotermales Hot Springs located?
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Which festival is associated with Canada's top 10 festivals according to the text?
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Which country is known for hosting the Palmares Fiestas?
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What is a significant feature of Manuel Antonio National Park according to the text?
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Which country is praised for its high-quality coffee due to the ideal environment for growing and harvesting coffee beans?
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Which Colombian attraction is described as an underground Catholic church constructed within the tunnels of a salt mine?
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In which city does Santurantikuy, an annual craft fair, take place on December 24th?
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Which Colombian city is renowned for being one of the best-preserved historic walled cities in the Americas?
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Which unique souvenir is sold at Santurantikuy, the annual craft fair mentioned in the text?
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Where can you experience bougainvillea-covered balconies along cobblestoned streets reminiscent of the era of pirates and Spanish colonization?
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Study Notes
Festivals and Events
- Festival de Cachaça is an annual event held in Paraty, Brazil, celebrating cachaça, a type of rum.
- The Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away, with festivities taking place on November 1st and 2nd.
- Lempira Day is a Honduran holiday celebrating the country's independence, held on September 20th.
- Rio de Carnaval is a five-day carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featuring parades, music, and dancing.
Italy
- Italy has 21 festivals that are worth attending, including the Festa dei Noantri, Festa di San Piero, and Festa della Madonna della Salute.
- The country has 30 famous landmarks, including the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Costa Rica
- Costa Rica has 30 famous landmarks, including the Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and the Tortuguero Canals.
Dominican Republic
- The Dominican Republic has 16 top attractions, including the first cathedral in the Americas, the oldest street in the New World, and the highest peak in the Caribbean.
Spain
- Spain has 19 top-rated tourist attractions, including the Alhambra, the Sagrada FamÃlia, and the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
Greece
- Greece has 19 top-rated tourist attractions, including the Acropolis, the ancient city of Delphi, and the Palace of Knossos.
Peru
- The Santurantikuy festival is an annual craft fair held in Cusco, Peru, featuring locally made souvenirs such as Retablos, Ayacuchanos, and Niño Manuelitos.
- Peru has many famous festivals, including the Fiestas de la Vendimia, Fiestas de San Juan, and Fiestas de la Navidad.
Colombia
- Colombia is known for its rich culture, passion, and natural landscapes, with salsa dancing being a significant part of its culture.
- The country is a major producer of high-quality coffee, with its land being an ideal environment for growing and harvesting coffee beans.
- Cartagena's Old Town and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá are two of the country's main attractions.
United Kingdom
- The UK has 15 vibrant festivals, including the Notting Hill Carnival, the Glastonbury Festival, and the Bonfire Night celebrations.
Canada
- Canada has 10 top festivals, including the Quebec Winter Carnival, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Vancouver Folk Music Festival.
United States
- The US has 10 popular festivals, including the Mardi Gras, the New Orleans Jazz Festival, and the Halloween celebrations.
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Test your knowledge on various cultural festivals and celebrations around the world by identifying key information from different online sources. Topics include St. Juan Diego and the Miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lempira Day, famous festivals in Peru, and the Rio Carnival.
