magazine

July/ August

Features

6 Splendor of a Salt Sanctuary by Mark Holston photographs by Mark Holston and Aldo Brando
The cathedral of Colombia's Zipaquirá mine attracts both religious pilgrims and tourists from around the world

14 The Greening of Carbon Trade by David A. Taylor
Creative research in climate change is promoting the exchange of gas-emission credits between countries, while conserving precious forests

22 Molding a Vital Identity by Trudy Balch photographs by Michael Forbes
Ceramicists in Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico, preserve traditional family techniques while shaping new markets for their exquisite craft

30 Lorry Salcedo: Portraits in Rhythm by K. Mitchell Snow
In dynamic visual counterpoint, this photographer captures a vibrant Afro-Peruvian culture and the mysteries of mythology

38 Apocalypse in the Andes by Mary Louise Pratt
Over two centuries ago, Tupac Amaru II set in motion a socio-political upheaval that forever defined the region's cultural identity

48 Reviving Haiti's Paradise by Larry Luxner photographs by Larry Luxner and Bob Krist
With unique resources, this country is poised to compete for investment capital and a booming Caribbean tourism market