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Buffalo Latino Heritage Itinerary

Hispanics United of Buffalo (251 Virginia Street) is a community clearinghouse for all things Hispanic in Buffalo.

At La Luna (52 W. Chippewa St.), DJ's bring you the newest in bachata, bolero and Afro-son, and the tried-and-true salsa and meringue. For those with two left feet, the club offers dance lessons starting at 9pm on Saturdays. A racially diverse crowd enjoys specialty frozen drinks, 20 kinds of rum and an 8,000 sq. ft. outdoor patio with a second full bar.

El Museo Francisco Oller y Diego Rivera (91 Allen Street), features art by Latin American, African-American and other artists of color.

El Buen Amigo (114 Elmwood Avenue) is a non-profit organization that sells arts and crafts from Latin America. All profits are returned to the artists and their communities.

The Annual Grease Pole Festival, the area's oldest Puerto Rican festival, is held annually in July at the Agustin "Pucho" Olivencia Center at 261 Swan Street in Buffalo.

The Annual Allen Street Samba Festival is held annually in the heart of Buffalo's Allentown district. The festival features an art opening at El Museo, cultural displays, a world marketplace, dance demonstrations and a Saturday evening concert.

For a taste of authentic Hispanic cooking, try the Niagara Café/Hispanic Kitchen on Niagara near Pennsylvania Street.

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