6 The Pulse of Patrimony in Paraty by James Patrick Kiernan
Long recognized for its colonial architecture, this Brazilian city has succeeded in protecting its natural environment and traditions, while attracting growing tourism. 

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14 Close-Ups of Gabriel García Márquez by Caleb Bach
In a visit with this world-renowned Columbian novelist, our author snapped highlights of his typical workday.  

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20 A Scent of Heaven and Earth by Louis Werner 
From pre-Columbian times to today, copal has been burned for a wide variety of religious and secular purposes. 

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28 Chiloé's Seaside Sanctuaries by Ricardo Carrasco Stuparich
Beautifully integrated into the environment, the stunning wooden churches pf this Chilean island are monuments to the rich heritage and spirit of this nation. 

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38 Cultivating Faith on the Chaco by Joshua Goodman
Enduring decades of hardship, Mennonite immigrants built communities that today prosper in this desolate region of Paraguay.

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46 Bahamian Beauty by the Bolt by Suzanne Murphy-Larronde 
The colorful hand-batiked fabric called Androsia is leaving its print beyond its island origins.