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 […]
Life in Lima
If you have the good fortune to visit Peru, you will want to start your trip by flying into Lima, the capital city and travel […]
Traditional Farming in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia
Grains are grown and harvested in traditional ways. Indigenous farmers in Ecuador harvest corn by hand, husk and shell it, and lay the shelled corn […]
Using the Land
In the United States in the twenty-first century, we have come to expect frequent change in nearly every aspect of our lives. Fashion and technology […]
Ruins of the Past
Modern civilization can learn a lot from the ancient peoples of Peru. They knew how to construct incredible cities, how to irrigate their land and […]
Bolivian Bonanza
More than a hundred years ago, when Simón Iturri Patiño was a young man, he went to work for a general store in Bolivia. His […]
