South America

Argentinian

Tango - “The dance originated in the streets of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century after Argentina underwent massive immigration. The roots of this dance lie in African candombe, Cuban habanera as well as waltzes and polkas. It was a popular dance among European immigrants, former slaves and the working and lower classes. The popularity of the Tango grew in the 1st decade of the 20th century.” (Source)

Yerba Maté - “This caffeinated beverage is Argentina’s national drink becoming a symbol of their identity and roots. They even have a national day to celebrate this herb that unites them culturally. It has its own ritual and preparation and has crossed international borders at a rapid pace. It's made by steeping dried leaves from the yerba mate plant in hot water. Yerba mate can be served cold or hot.” (Source)

Colombian

Colombian Coffee - “The flavor of Colombian Coffee is very diverse. Each coffee region produces coffee that tastes slightly different from the next. Colombia is home to dozens of micro-climates, making it a land that is particularly well-suited for coffee growing. There is estimated to be over 600,000 coffee producing farmers in the country.” (Source)

Colombian Sombrero Vueltiao - “A traditional hat that was historically worn by men and is one of Colombia's symbols. It takes several weeks to make one hat, from harvest to dying the reeds and to the actual weaving/braiding.” (Source)

Brazilian

Christ the Redeemer - “This is statue of Jesus Christ at the summit of Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. The statue was completed in 1931 and stands 98 feet tall, its horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet. The statue has become emblematic of both the city of Rio de Janeiro and the whole nation of Brazil.” (Source)

Brazilian Carnival Feather - “An annual Brazilian festival held the Friday afternoon before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, the forty-day period before Easter. The carnival is marked by colorful costumes, samba music and dance, grand parades, and food festivals.” (Source)

Toco Toucan - “Found in eastern and southern Brazil, it is the largest and probably the best-known species in the toucan family. Although they spend a lot of time in trees, they are not very good at flying.” (Source)

Venezuelan

Cattleya Mossiae - “The orchid species Cattleya Mossiae was named the National Flower of Venezuela, becoming an ornamental symbol for the country. Cattleya are among the easiest orchids to grow and the reward is a spectacular, fragrant flower. These orchids typically blossom in shades of pink to purple.” (Source)

Arepa - “A type of food made of ground maize (corn) dough stuffed with a filling, eaten in the northern region of South America. The Arepa is the foundation of the Venezuelan diet. Venezuelans have been making and eating arepas for more than 2,000 years. The arepa is not only the queen of breakfast, it is very versatile and is often eaten as a side for main dishes either for lunch or dinner.” (Source)