Popcorn: A Latin American Odyssey

I’ve always been fascinated by the vast array of words differing countries in Latin America use for ‘popcorn’.

Perhaps you’ll find it interesting too. From North to South:

Mexico – Palomitas

Cuba – Rositas de Maiz

Guatemala – Poporopos

Panama – Maiz Frito

Colombia – Crispetas

Ecuador – Poropos

Venezuela – Cotufas

Peru – Canchitas

Argentina – Pochoclo

Chile – Cabritas

Uruguay – Pororós