Books About Latin Culture
25 Books About Latin America That Make Great Gifts For Avid Readers
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For the curious ones who are always trying to learn more about their culture, you'll have the best of presents. These 25 book picks fit 25 different interests and personalities but are all connected to Latin American culture in some way — whether they are written by a Latin expert (like Nina Garcia) or are about a Latin personality (like Oscar de la Renta) or feature incredible photographs of the area. Keep scrolling to find gifts perfect for the bibliophile you love — or check out 100-plus more options you can't go wrong with.
1 For the One Who Loves to Cook With Grandma
2 For the Fashion Historian
3 For the Architecture Aficionado
4 For the Cuban Sandwich Eater
5 For Someone Trying to Master Peruvian Food
Peru: The Cookbook ($50)
6 For the Fashion Rule Follower
7 For the One Who Left Latin America in the '80s and Misses It
8 For the Traveler
9 For the Tequila Fan
10 For the Finger-Food Enthusiast
11 For the One Searching For the Soul of Brazil
Brazil ($125)
12 For Those Who Always Order Dessert
13 For the Traditionalist
Latin America ($55)
14 For the Shoe Hoarder
Manolo Blahnik Drawings ($40)
15 For the Ceviche-Lover
Ceviche ($30)
16 For the Artist
Rivera ($15)
17 For the Mexican-Food-Lover
18 For the Kid in Your Life
Abuela ($8)
19 For the Elegance Seeker
Carolina Herrera ($85)
20 For the Feminist
21 For the One Who Loves Every Latin Cuisine
22 For the Interior Decorator
Great Houses of Havana ($75)
