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 [1] you can't go wrong with.
For the One Who Loves to Cook With Grandma
Muy Bueno: Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor [2] ($23)
For the Fashion Historian
Oscar de la Renta: His Legendary World of Style [3] ($50)
For the Architecture Aficionado
Radical Cities: Across Latin America in Search of a New Architecture [4] ($20)
For the Cuban Sandwich Eater
The Cuban Table: A Celebration of Food, Flavors, and History [5] ($35)
For Someone Trying to Master Peruvian Food
Peru: The Cookbook [6] ($50)
For the Fashion Rule Follower
The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own [7] ($16)
For the One Who Left Latin America in the '80s and Misses It
Latin America in Construction: Architecture 1955-1980 [8] ($65)
For the Traveler
The New York Times: 36 Hours Latin America & The Caribbean [9] ($30)
For the Tequila Fan
¡Viva Tequila!: Cocktails, Cooking, and Other Agave Adventures [10] ($35)
For the Finger-Food Enthusiast
Empanadas: The Hand-Held Pies of Latin America [11] ($20)
For the One Searching For the Soul of Brazil
Brazil [12] ($125)
For Those Who Always Order Dessert
Dulce: Desserts in the Latin-American Tradition [13] ($30)
For the Traditionalist
Latin America [14] ($55)
For the Shoe Hoarder
Manolo Blahnik Drawings [15] ($40)
For the Ceviche-Lover
Ceviche [16] ($30)
For the Artist
Rivera [17] ($15)
For the Mexican-Food-Lover
Tacos: Recipes and Provocations [18] ($33)
For the Kid in Your Life
Abuela [19] ($8)
For the Elegance Seeker
Carolina Herrera [20] ($85)
For the Feminist
Frida Kahlo: The Gisèle Freund Photographs [21] ($25)
For the One Who Loves Every Latin Cuisine
Gran Cocina Latina: The Food of Latin America [22] ($45)
For the Interior Decorator
Great Houses of Havana [23] ($75)
For the Photographer
Mario Testino In Your Face [24] ($60)
For the Last One to Leave Happy Hour
The Tippling Bros. A Lime and a Shaker: Discovering Mexican-Inspired Cocktails [25] ($19)
For the Brazil Literature Buff
The Brazil Reader: History, Culture, Politics [26] ($29)