Latin America Collection (page 2)

South America, Ecuador, Quito. Historic La Ronda street
Ecuador, Quito. Historic La Ronda street

Argentina, Ushuaia. Typical calabash gourd cups for mate (aka chimarrao or cimarron)
Typical calabash gourd cups for mate, Ushuaia Province, Argentina

Boat dock and Paine mountains at sunset, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Close up of a young Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) nurses its baby while hanging from a tree branch in the jungle of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Central America, Costa Rica
A Brown-Throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) scratches its neck with its distinctive claw. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

CARIBBEAN: MAP, 1775. English engraved map of The Caribee Islands from Puerto Rico to Barbados by Thomas Jefferys, 1775

MAP: PUERTO RICO, 1900. Map of Puerto Rico printed in the United States, c1900

MEXICO: INDIANS, c1500. P urhepecha (Tarascan) Indians of Michoacan Province, Mexico, flee their village shortly before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors

TEXAS FLAG, 1842. Texas flag seized from Texan prisoners during a Mexican raid on San Antonio and a subsequent battle at Mier, Mexico, 1842

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Temple ceremony in an Aztec city. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hand-colored woodcut
Aztec tiger knight in a costume of cotton and a helmet made of wood, from a model in Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Trephination evidence in an Inca skull
Inca skull showing evidence of prehistoric trephining or brain surgery in Peru. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

View of the Iguassu (Iguazu) (Iguacu) Falls, UNESCO World Heritage Site, a waterfall on the border of Brazil and Argentina, South America

Panama Canal Project, lithograph, published in 1880
Ancient map of the Panama Canal Project. Lithograph, published in 1880

Lago de los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Traditional houses in the colorful old town of Cartagena, Colombia, South America

Skyline of Santiago with the Gran Torre, Santiago, Chile, South America

Mount Huayna Potosi viewed from Mount Chacaltaya, Calahuyo, Cordillera real, Bolivia, Andes, South America

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U. S. Air Force photograph of the launch site of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) at Guanajay, Cuba
CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS, 1962. U.S. Air Force photograph of the launch site of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) at Guanajay, Cuba, 17 October 1962

Llama in Machu Picchu, Cusco Region, Peru, South America

Lacerda Elevator at sunset, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil, South America

Aconcagua Mountain reflecting in the Espejo Lagoon, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Central Andes, Mendoza Province, Argentina, South America

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta. The Rotunda of the Sea sculpture on the Malecon, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

North America, Mexico, Guanajuato State, San Miguel de Allende, Mexican embroidered textile hanging in stall in crafts market (Mercado de Artesanias)

Dominican Republic, Punta Cana Region, Bavaro, Iberostar Grand Hotel, Pool View, evening

The Brazilian Congress, Brasilia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil, South America

Church of St. Francis of Assisi, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, Pampulha Lake, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

View of city skyline, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

View of downtown La Paz, Bolivia, South America

Sea kayak rentals at Playa Samara, Costa Rica

Giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus vandenburghi), Isla Sant Cruz, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Cordoba Cathedral at night, Cordoba, Argentina, South America

Puente de la Mujer, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Illuminated tent at Plaza de Mulas base camp, Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

Traditionally painted oxcart wheel, Costa Rica

Guatemala, San Juan la Laguna. Toliman volcano and Lago de Atitlan (Lake Atitlan) from Hotel Atitlan

Galapagos blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa), North Seymour Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

View over the colonial town of Olinda, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with Recife in the background, Pernambuco, Brazil, South America

Foz de Iguazu (Iguacu Falls), the largest waterfalls in the world, Iguacu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil, South America

Ruins of Jesuit mission at Trinidad (La Santisima Trinidad de Parana), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Parana Plateau, Paraguay, South America

Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Splendid leaf frog (Cruziohyla calcarifer) La Selva Field Station, Costa Rica

Trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus chelifer) portrait, Wayqecha, Peru

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) swimming underwater, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Man with trumpet from Mariachi group, Mexico
Traditional mexican Mariachi group in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (MR)

RF - Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) perched on mossy branch. Boca Tapada, Costa Rica. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Latin America: From Olympic Protests to Ancient Civilizations" a region brimming with diverse cultures, historical landmarks, and breathtaking natural wonders. In 1968, the Olympic Games in Mexico City witnessed an iconic moment when American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies, highlighting social injustice. Australian Peter Norman stood by them wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. Diego Rivera's murals at the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico City capture the essence of Latin American heritage. His masterpiece "Day of the Dead" depicts this vibrant Mexican celebration honoring departed loved ones, while "Pre-Columbian Life" showcases the rich history of Zapotec Civilization. Venturing further south to Argentina's Santa Cruz Province, we find Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands), adorned with ancient handprints dating back thousands of years. Meanwhile, Panama's Kuna Indians proudly display their traditional molas – intricately designed textiles representing their cultural identity. A glimpse into Cuba's past can be seen through a map printed in the United States around 1900, reflecting its complex relationship with its northern neighbor. Moving on to Ecuador's capital city Quito, Pichincha Volcano stands tall as a backdrop for this bustling metropolis. Nature lovers will be captivated by Brazil's Aquario Natural where an underwater river scene reveals freshwater plants and Tetra fish thriving harmoniously beneath Rio Baia Bonito’s crystal-clear waters. The majestic Harpy Eagle perches high above Soberania National Park in Panama while Piraputanga fish gracefully navigate Aquario Natural’s underwater landscape. No exploration would be complete without visiting Peru’s Machu Picchu – The lost city of the Inca nestled amidst awe-inspiring mountain peaks. This UNESCO World Heritage site is steeped in mystery and showcases remarkable architectural achievements from a bygone era.