One of the most unique things about Latin America are the cemeteries. I’m not kidding, they are a fascinating look into the culture. Trust me, it’s hard to understand the pagentry and color of Latin America’s Catholic tradition without going to a cemetery.
I say that because you can’t imagine how important religion is to Latin Americans until you see the architecture and color that they put into their final resting places. Many of the mausoleums are like small homes, as you can see in the picture several look like replicas of churches, the yellow one below even looks to have a bell tower.
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IF YOU GO: This picture was from a cemetery in Pumamarca, Argentina. The cemeteries are the most colorful around saints days or festival days. While it’s a bit morbid, it’s really interesting to see the way in which life, family and ancestors are treated within the cemetery. It’s an interesting cultural look. All over the Caribbean and Latin America, religious holidays especially saints days and festivals are celebrated with great vigor. Try not to miss your saint’s festivals and holidays in st lucia or other caribbean islands. It’s certainly an interesting cultural peek!
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