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No. 50 in my photo collection of signs of unique Spanish-language business names ending in ería: PIÑATERÍA

I am celebrating the 50th entry in my coll

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No. 50 in my photo collection of signs of unique Spanish-language business names ending in ería: PIÑATERÍA

I am celebrating the 50th entry in my collection of unique ería signs with one of my favorites: piñatería. The piñata is widely known as a container, usually made of papier-mache and formed into the shape of an animal or object of some kind, that is filled with candy, hung in the air, and struck with a stick or bat to break open and spill out the treats. While generally associated with Mexican culture, the piñata is popular throughout Latin America and other parts of the world. In the US, piñatas are very common at children's birthday parties and other festive gatherings.

I was thrilled to finally find a piñatería in my adventures throughout Spanish-speaking cities. I found this one in Lima.

June 2025 | Lima, Peru

To view all of the -ería photos I've posted so far, visit my Collection here: https://pixelfed.social/c/867505112495812844

Sign above a storefront reading "piñatería" with numerous balloon and other party favors visible below.

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No. 49 in my photo collection of signs of unique Spanish-language business names ending in ería: LLAVERÍA

The English word "key" in Spanish is "llave

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No. 49 in my photo collection of signs of unique Spanish-language business names ending in ería: LLAVERÍA

The English word "key" in Spanish is "llave" so a llavería is a shop that cuts and sells keys, like this little kiosk situated across the street from from the Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo de la Universidad de Chile where I worked for a month last summer.

June 2025 | Santiago, Chile

To view all of the -ería photos I've posted so far, visit my Collection here: https://pixelfed.social/c/867505112495812844

Photo of a sign at the top of a small kiosk that reads "Llavería"

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No. 48 in my photo collection of signs of unique Spanish-language business names ending in 𝗲𝗿í𝗮: BOTONERÍA

The Spanish word for "button" is "botón" s

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No. 48 in my photo collection of signs of unique Spanish-language business names ending in 𝗲𝗿í𝗮: BOTONERÍA

The Spanish word for "button" is "botón" so a botonería is a business that manufactures or sells buttons. This little shop in Santiago does the latter, selling not only buttons, but thread, fabric, dyes, and other sewing and clothing accessories.

June 2025 | Santiago, Chile

To view all of the 𝗲𝗿í𝗮 photos I've posted so far, visit my Collection here: https://pixelfed.social/c/867505112495812844

Banner sign hanging on a storefront window that reads "Botonería" with a large daisy inside an orange frame.

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