Tolima Gold
The world’s most famous gold museum is in Bogotá, Colombia. The museum has an impressive collection of the gold works of Colombia’s pre-colonial civilizations. Among […]
Month: April 2016
Angel Falls, Venezuela
In 1933, an adventurous American bush pilot named Jimmy Angel flew up the canyon of the Río Churún Merú. Below him he saw a great […]
Gabriel García Márquez
Colombian novelist Gabriel García Márquez is regarded as one of the most important authors of the twentieth century. In 1982, he became the first Colombian […]
What is a World Heritage Site?
As you explore eScape, you will come across many references to UNESCO World Heritage sites. You might be wondering what this means, or what qualifies […]
The Orinoco River Basin
The Orinoco River, one of the longest rivers in South America, begins in the Parima Mountains on the border of Brazil and Venezuela, continues as […]
Venenzuela’s Hydropower
With vast petroleum deposits and an abundance of natural gas, Venezuela possesses great electric power potential, so it may not come as a surprise that […]
Welcome to Mexico!
With its plateaus, mountains, deserts, snow-capped volcanoes, jungles, and sun-warmed beaches, Mexico is a land of geographic diversity. Its quaint towns, picturesque villages, and bustling […]
Celebrations in Mexico
Fireworks are lighting up the sky. It’s the eve of September 16 in the Zócalo of Mexico City. From the balcony of the National Palace, […]
Welcome to the Galapágos Islands
The Galápagos Islands are the ultimate destination for the scientist, animal lover, photographer, outdoor enthusiast, or just plain adventurer. The island chain sits on a […]
Folk Art: Masks
In Ecuador, artisans create special masks for holidays. They use clay molds to shape the masks with papier-mâché made from brown paper bags and newspaper […]