Hispanic attractions in Chicago
Hispanic Heritage month ends Oct. 15, but these Hispanic attractions are available year-round. RedEye devised its own tour of Hispanic Chicago.
1. AfriCaribe
2547 W. Division St.
Hosts seminars and workshops on Puerto Rican culture and dance.
2. Aldo Castillo Gallery
675 N. Franklin St.
Specializes in Latin American art.
3. Benito Juarez statue
400 block of N. Michigan Avenue.
The bronze sculpture of the former Mexican leader was a gift from Mexican President José López Portillo.
4. Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St.
Offers Spanish language courses.
5. Instituto del Progreso Latino
2570 S. Blue Island Ave.
Offers Latino immigrants education and employment help.
6. International Latino Cultural Center
676 N. LaSalle St.
Presents the Latino film and music festivals.
7. National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th St.
Says it's the nation's largest Latino arts institution.
8. Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
1440 N. Sacramento Ave.
Hosts art exhibits and provides Spanish guitar lessons.
9. Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
4046 W. Armitage Ave.
Offers Bomba music and dance lessons.
10. Teatro Luna
2649 N. Francisco Ave.
Bills itself as Chicago's first all-Latina theater company.
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