Barranquilla Barranquilla [baran kija], capital of the department Atlántico, Colombia, Caribbean coastal lowlands, around 30 km above the mouth of the Magdalena River, (2020) 1.3 million residents. Archbishopric; several universities (including Universidad del Norte); Museo Romántico, two natural history and
Los Nevados National Park One of the largest natural mosaics in Colombia is in the Colombian Andes, where the Central Cordillera is highest. The national park is dominated by the 5,300 meter high Nevado del Ruiz volcano. The Nevado del
Cartagena [- xena], capital of the department Bolívar, Colombia, on the Caribbean coast, (2020) 914 600 residents. Important commercial and main naval port in Colombia; University (founded 1827), Catholic archbishopric, several museums (including a museum of modern art, archaeological museum,
Argentine literature, is one of Latin American literature in Spanish. It is inextricably linked with Uruguay (Uruguayan literature), since both countries served as exiles for authors from the other country. In addition, Argentine literature was and is a role model
According to internetsailors, the former Bolivian capital lies at an altitude of 2800 m and is considered the most beautiful city in Bolivia due to the combination of European and local architecture. The cathedral, the monastery church of San Francisco
In the city, founded in 1527, building traditions of the Spanish Mudejar style merge with the Dutch Baroque. Cobblestones, churches and colored houses exude the colonial charm of yesteryear. Coro has been on the Red List of World Heritage since
The national park in the Cordillera Central covers a region between 350 and 4200 m altitude with seven different natural spaces. The cloud forests in particular are characterized by enormous biodiversity and high endemism. The park is also home to
The first days Finally the day of departure came. But very excited I spent a few hours on the plane on the way to Lima. There I was met by a taxi driver my landlord had sent me. When I left the airport
Despite political instability and corruption, Brazil’s economy is growing. But at the same time, more people become poorer and inequality increases. Plan International works to ensure that all children have access to education, protection and security. In recent years, Brazil