Latin & South American

South America is home to some of the most distinctive and extraordinary national parks on earth — discover eight of the best.

The nature-centered cultures that flourished in Brazil before colonization are reflected in the religious practices, myths, and cosmological perspectives found throughout the territory today.

The arrival of European colonizers in the Americas had significant biological and cultural consequences stemming from the interchange of goods, ideas, diseases, crops, and humans themselves.

As recently as 2023, archeologists discovered more Maya buildings hidden deep in the jungle. How can excavating a simple hill uncover an entire city?

Breaking down the history and meaning of the terms Hispanic, Latino, and other cultural identity markers used—often incorrectly—in the Western Hemisphere.

In the Mexican state of Oaxaca, a coveted natural dye made of dried insects has influenced local—and global—cultural landscapes for centuries.

Maximilian and Carlota’s short-lived reign faced dramatic challenges and ended in tragedy, showcasing the struggles of an ill-fated imperial adventure in a polarized, war-torn country.

Artist Frida Kahlo and Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky once lived just blocks apart. Today, their Mexico City homes are museums showcasing their overlapping histories.