Colombia, Amazonas, Santa Isabel, Close view of manioc leaves a plant grown for its root which forms the basis of the Indian diet.

Colombia, Amazonas, Santa Isabel, Manioc plant. The tuba is the basis of the Macuna diet and is a high source of starch after processing.

Brazil, Amazonas, Manaus, Manioc stall in market

Brazil, Amazonas, Manaus, Row of yellow VW Beetle taxis.

Brazil, Amazonas, Amatura, Floating logs down river.

Local men in animated poses of martial arts inside a small room with spectators.

Two young Macuna Indian girls one wearing highly prized white beads as necklace.

Kuelap Fortress ruins Chachapoyas culture also known as the Cloud Forest People. Site discovered 1843. Remains of circular stone walls.

Kuelap Fortress ruins Chachapoyas culture also known as the Cloud Forest People. Site discovered 1843. Remains of stone terraces.

Kuelap Fortress ruins Chachapoyas culture also known as the Cloud Forest People. Site discovered 1843. Steep narrow pathway between stone walls.

Opera House ornate exterior seen over square with central column and statue atop

Opera House ornate interior