Spectaculars

“Angel Falls,” Bolívar State Venezuela

The highest waterfall in the world, its waters originating in the Carrao River plunge almost 980 meters from the summit of the tepuy to the jungle --800 meters of that in a free fall. Together with those of the Hacha, or Ax Falls, its waters feed into Lake Canaima. 

The Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos

The region of Chiquitanía owes its common name to the province of Chiquitos, named after the original inhabitants of the zone, the Chiquitos or Chiquitanos. Here, the Jesuits founded several missions in the second half of the 17^th century, o which genuine architectonic jewels remain guarded by peoples that still preserve interesting cultural manifestations of the missionary age.

Barranquilla Carnival, history and tradition

Barranquilla, capital of Atlántico Department, decks itself out to receive national and foreign tourists who, attracted by the fame of its festival, join together with the city’s inhabitants to enjoy four days of the country’s most important folklore celebration (March 1-4).  

The Galapagos Islands

Ecuadorian and foreign scientists have been engaging in environmental conservation research and projects in the Archipelago. The Charles Darwin Scientific Station, one of the ecological organizations involved, has been carrying out programs since 1959 to safeguard the way of life of this group of islands that constitute a unique habitat.

Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary

Peru is known world wide for Cusco and Cusco is known for Machu Picchu. This Inca citadel has the privilege of belonging to a select group of world-class monuments that millions of people want to see because of its incomparable beauty, the harmony of its landscapes and the spiritual force it projects.