The Citadel in the Clouds: The Mystery and Majesty of Machu Picchu
High atop a mountain ridge in the Peruvian Andes, 7,970 feet above sea level, sits Machu Picchu . Often called the "Lost City of the Incas," it is perhaps the m…
South America
South American landmarks and their stories, from Machu Picchu's cloud-wreathed citadel to Rio's Governador Island and the headland of Morro de Arica.
Balsam of Tolu
Balsam of Tolu is an herb that comes from a very tall tree that can be found in Columbia, Peru, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia. This herbal…
Governador Island, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Governador Island (Ilha do Governador, in Portuguese) is the largest island in Guanabara Bay, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It has a population of about 450,000 in…
Morro de Arica, Africa
Morro de Arica is a steep hill located in the Chilean city of Arica. Its height is 139 metres above sea level. It was the last bulwark of defence for the Peruvi…