El caballo salvaje
Uno de los símbolos más conocidos del lejano Oeste, es el cimarrón o «mustango». Este caballo salvaje corre libre con su manada por las inmensas […]
historia
Jesuit Missions in Paraguay
The Jesuits, an order of Roman Catholic priests, were given permission by the king of Spain to build reducciones (missions) in South America to protect, […]
A Step Back in Time: Colonia’s Historic Quarter
Many visitors agree: if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires, Argentina, take the Buquebús ferry directly across the Río de […]
Historic Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena was founded in 1533. It was built as a Spanish base for the conquest of the South American continent. Throughout its early history, Cartagena […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taxco, the Town With a Silver Lining
Tucked into a scenic hillside in the state of Guerrero is one of the prettiest towns in all of Mexico—the “silver city” of Taxco. Located […]
The History of the Piñata
The classic piñata is actually a pottery jar that has been filled with fruit, candy, and gifts, and is brightly decorated with ribbon and paper […]
The Exciting Evolution of the Tango
Today the tango is both a dance and a type of music. It started, however, as a dance among penniless European immigrants on the streets […]