Latin America Collection

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1968. American runners Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) showing the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Mexico City

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) flying over Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia, Chile, South America

Cueva de las Manos (Cave of hands), Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Agua Volcano and Arco de Santa Catalina (Santa Catalina Arch) in Antigua Guatemala
Santa Catalins Arch or Arco de Santa Catalina is probably the most iconic place in Antigua Guatemala, it was was built in 1693 - 1694 to allow nuns to cross the street without being seen

RIVERA: DAY OF THE DEAD. Feast of the Day of the Dead. Mural by Diego Rivera at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

Peru, Machu Picchu, The lost city of the Inca

Quito, with Pichincha Volcano in the background, Ecuador, South America

RIVERA: PRE-COLUMBIAN LIFE. The Zapotec Civilization. Mural, c1925, by Diego Rivera at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

Amazon horned frog (Ceratophrys cornuta) portrait, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Central America, Panama, Cristobal. Kuna Indian traditional molas

MAP: CUBA, 1900. Map of Cuba printed in the United States, c1900

Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) portrait. Gamboa, Soberania National Park, Panama

Piraputanga fish (Brycon hilarii) in underwater landscape, Aquario Natural, Rio Baia Bonito, Bonito area, Serra da Bodoquena (Bodoquena Mountain Range), Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Metropolitan Cathedral Pipe Organs
Metropolitan Cathedral Pipe Organ, view from bellow

Colorful Archangel Uriel Stained glass Cathedral Puebla, Mexico. Built in 15 to 1600 s

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) courting pair, South coast, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) male named Mel attacking young South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) on beach, Punta Norte, Peninsula Valdes, Argentina

Aerial view of Kaieteur Falls and the Potaro River in full spate, Guyana, South America

MEXICO: 1810 REVOLUTION. The Cry of Dolores, Miguel Hidalgos call to revolt, 16 September 1810. Detail of the mural by Juan O Gorman, 20th century

Underwater river scene with freshwater plants and Tetra fish, Aquario Natural, Rio Baia Bonito, Bonito area, Serra da Bodoquena (Bodoquena Mountain Range), Mato Grosso del Sul

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying colourful plant matter, reflected in water, Laguna del Lagarto, Santa Rita, Costa Rica

Peru map 1897
The World-Wide Atlas of Modern Geography, Political and Physical W. & A.K. Johnston - London 1897

Zacatecas, teleferico system on the Bufa mountain is an old Aerial Tram and dates from 1975, it was meant as a medium of transportation but today is more like a touristic atraction on the city

Aerial view of Havana cityscape, Havana, Cuba

Cell types in the mammalian cerebellum: drawing, 1894, by the Spanish histologist Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934)
NERVE CELLS, 1894. Cell types in the mammalian cerebellum: drawing, 1894, by the Spanish histologist Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934)

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) at the time of the Spanish Conquest: colored woodcut, 1556

YELLOW FEVER, CUBA, c1900. Conquerors of Yellow Fever. Cuban physician Dr. Carlos Finlay (left, in civilian clothes), U.S. Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed (center), and others observe as Dr

Wild Jaguar (Panthera onca), Endangered, Cuiaba River, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Perito Moreno Glacier, elevated view, Los Glaciares National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying plant matter, Costa Rica

Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) chick under the wing of protective parent, breeding colony, Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands), UNESCO World Heritage Site, a cave or series of caves located in the province of Santa Cruz, 163 km south of the town of Perito Moreno, Patagonia, Argentina

The Malecon of Havana at dusk
The MalecAon (officially Avenida de Maceo) is a broad esplanade, roadway and seawall which stretches for 8Akm (5 miles) along the coast in Havana, Cuba

RIVERA: SCHOOLTEACHER. The Rural School Teacher. Mural by Diego Rivera (1886-1957) at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850
MEXICO: KITCHEN, c1850. Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY). Mexico City at the time of the Spanish Conquest: colored woodcut from the Latin edition of Cortes Second Letter, Nuremberg, 1524

FRANCISCO PANCHO VILLA (1877-1923). Mexican revolutionary leader. Photographed wearing bandoliers with his military staff during the Mexican Revolution, c1913

Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra porteri) feeding on grass, Santa Cruz Highlands, Galapagos

Female Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) in flight. Returning to its nest. Pousada Currupira d Araras, south west Brazil

Buenos Aires, La Boca, Argentina, Tango dancers from above

Puerto Rico, Luquillo, El Yunque National Forest, Trail

Havana. View of El Malecon
The MalecAon (officially Avenida de Maceo) is a broad esplanade, roadway and seawall which stretches for 8Akm (5 miles) along the coast in Havana, Cuba

Mexico, Jalisco; Guadalajara, Plaza de Armas at Dawn

Quechua Indian family on Floating Grass islands of Uros, Lake Titicaca, Peru, South America

Capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) and white-throated kingbird (Tyrannus albogularis) on the back, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil, South America

Downtown, Georgetown, Guyana, South America

The Sao Paulo skyline from Jardins, Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

El Angel de la Independencia in Mexico City, Mexico

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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.