The Battery Boom Is Draining the Andes – And Scientists Say It’s Worse Than We Thought
New research reveals that current global water models dramatically overestimate the amount of freshwater available for ...
In Ecuador’s mountains, a photographer’s search for ultra-long hair
Over the past two decades, photographer Irina Werning has traveled around Latin America with a specific directive in mind: ...
Rare ‘woolly’ creature - with odd sonar tool on face - is discovered in eastern Andes
The rarely-seen species with its distinct leaf-shaped nose was recorded in 10 new locations, including the eastern Ecuadorian ...
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From mountains to rainforests: Stunning South American train journeys
South America is home to some of the most unique train journeys, giving travelers a chance to explore the continent's diverse ...
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Melting Andean glaciers put 90 million lives at risk, scientists warn
Scientists are warning that the glaciers high up in the Andes Mountains are melting fast—and this could put the water supply ...
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From the Bush to the Andes, specialty coffee farm Alaska Del Sur produces the perfect bean
About 10 years ago, with no fanfare or publicity, Alaska became more known in South America with the creation of Alaska del ...
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Uncovering Untouched Ecuador
Deep in the mountains, Harriet Compston finds Ecuadorian communities opening their doors to travellers and sharing their ...
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To Indigenous people in 17th century Peru, a Madonna image evoked traditional Inca deity
Our Lady of the Rosary of Guápulo is a devotional image venerated in the outskirts of Quito, Ecuador ... the sculpture on a pilgrimage across the Andes to collect alms to renovate her church.
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Rippled reflective ceiling covers Quito restaurant by Felipe Escudero
Ecuadorian architect Felipe Escudero has created a restaurant in the heart of Quito designed to celebrate the "climate-proof gastronomy" of its chef. Located inside the city's Swissôtel ...
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7 of the best places to visit in Ecuador
The capital, Quito, is a calm city where beautiful churches ... Ecuador’s capital is located high in the Andes, spread across several hills at 2,850m above sea level and surrounded by snow ...
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At least 25 trapped after avalanche in Indian mountain state
NEW DELHI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - At least 25 people remain trapped under snow after an avalanche struck the Indian Himalayan mountain state of Uttarakhand, authorities said on Friday, following ...