South America – The Wonders of the World

Carnival In Rio

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

Wonders of the World

History The Carnival in Rio has a long rich history dating back to the early 1700's. It is a four day long celebration before lent when one is supposed to give up pleasures, such as resisting the temptation to consume meat. The Carnival in Rio officially starts on the Saturday…

Panama Canal

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

Wonders of the World

History Before the Panama Canal was created, ships and merchants from Europe and Eastern America had to sail around the tip of South America to reach western Asian countries such as China, Japan and India. In 1881, a French company led by Ferdinand de Lesseps began construction on the canal.…

Machu Picchu

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

Wonders of the World

History When Hiram Bingham discovered Machu Picchu in 1911, he revealed an untouched portion of the Incan civilization. Machu Picchu, pronounced MAH-choo PEEK-choo, is located approximately 50 miles northwest of the Incan capital Cusco, on a small remote mountain top overlooking the Urubamba Valley. Macho Picchu is divided into three…

Christ the Redeemer

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

Wonders of the World

The statue of Christ the Redeemer stands at the peak of the Corcovado Mountain. Corcovado Mountain is located in the Carioca Mountain Range which lies in the southeast area of Brazil. When standing at the peak of the Corcovado Mountain and at the top of Christ the Redeemer statue, views…