Americas

Americas

Lamanai Oct 2014

As mentioned in a previous post, Caracol and Lamanai are the two most important political centers in Maya Belize.  Unfortunately, Caracol was closed during our

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Cartagena March 2014

Cartagena, on the Colombian coast of the Caribbean, served as the main administration center for the Spaniards during the colonial period.  The colorful historic center

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Bogota Feb 2014

Bogota is the capital of Colombia and one of the largest cities in Latin America.  The city’s cultural center is the cobblestone historic downtown La

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Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Feb 2014

Zipaquira is a town about 50km from Bogota and is a place of pilgrimage in Colombia.  The town is made famous by its the Zipaquira

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Salento Feb 2014

Salento is a sleepy town in the northeast of Colombia.  The peaceful town becomes filled with tourists on weekends and holidays, using it as a

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Salvador da Bahia Feb 2010

Salvador da Bahia or Salvador is the largest city on the northeast coast of Brazil and was founded in 1549 by the Portugese.  Salvador is

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Rio de Janeiro Feb 2010

Rio de Janeiro is known for its laidback beaches, samba, and its annual carnival.  Unfortunately, it is also known for its violence and crime with

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