section_path: Celebration and status worldwide/Americas/Latin America
section_name: Latin America
paragraph_text: Latin America
  
  In most Latin American countries—for example, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico —Saint Valentine's Day is known as Día de los Enamorados ('Lovers' Day') or as Día del Amor y la Amistad ('Love and Friendship Day'). It is also common to see people perform "acts of appreciation" for their friends.
  
  In Guatemala it is known as Día del Cariño ('Affection Day'). Some countries, in particular the Dominican Republic and El Salvador, have a tradition called Amigo secreto ('secret friend'), which is a game similar to the Christmas tradition of Secret Santa.
  
  In most Latin American countries—for example, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico —Saint Valentine's Day is known as Día de los Enamorados ('Lovers' Day') or as Día del Amor y la Amistad ('Love and Friendship Day'). It is also common to see people perform "acts of appreciation" for their friends.
  
  In Guatemala it is known as Día del Cariño ('Affection Day'). Some countries, in particular the Dominican Republic and El Salvador, have a tradition called Amigo secreto ('secret friend'), which is a game similar to the Christmas tradition of Secret Santa.