Central & South America Archives

Curacao Synagogue is Oldest Jewish Congregation Site in the Americas

Curacao Synagogue Mikve Israel-Emanuel is the oldest active Jewish congregation in the Western hemisphere.

La Candelaria neighborhood in Bogota, Colombia is explored with locals who share their impressions of living in such an alluring place.

The textiles of Guatemala are for sale at Nim Po’t, home of the world’s largest retail Mayan textile collection. Hear from the manager, Marco!

Tayrona National Park is home to the world’s “Elder Brothers,” the Kogi people. Their rituals and lifestyle are distinct to their culture.

The Puerto Rican santos tradition plays a role in religious worship, family life, community celebrations, and national identity. Click to learn more!

Inspiring Q&A with a founder of Belize eco tourism Lucy Fleming, co-owner of Lodge at Chaa Creek, on life as a sustainable tourism pioneer.

La Antigua Guatemala in Central America is filled with stories of mythical dark and horrific creatures that have been passed down every generation.

Folk art painter Oscar Peren is a leading artist at the “Comalapa School” in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala and was interviewed by PAC.

The culture of Guatemala is home to the Kaqchikel people, an indigenous Mayan group. Their lives revolve around family, tradition and food.

Interested in dance? Social justice? Meet Colombian dancer & choreographer Alvaro Restrepo who founded El Colegio del Cuerpo in Cartagena.

Meet Bogota resident, Simon Velez, who shares his views on eco-architecture & politics of building with “poor people’s wood” or bamboo.