With the help of a tour guide, Pipo shows us the wonders of Atacames Beach in Ecuador.

Ecuadorian "Poné," or shamans, utilize plants for their medicinal effects. In this video, we learn about some of their beliefs and wisdom.

Residents of Otavalo, Ecuador, explain to us how they celebrate "Inti Raymi," an Inca Empire celebration in honor of the sun god, "Inti," and how it helps them to preserve their culture.

Ecuadorian filmmaker, Julia Silva, shares with us a bit about her second short film, "Crisálida" (Chyrsalis), as well as what she loves about shorts as opposed to feature films.

A caretaker at the Donkey Sanctuary explains the special care that these geriatric donkeys require, how they can be used as therapy animals for a wide range of people and, the strong bond that they have not only with humans, but with each other.

Founded by Elisabeth Svendsen, the Donkey Sanctuary is a refuge for abused or neglected donkeys and mules. Although often misconstrued by society, we learn, among other things, the true nature of these friendly and intelligent animals.

Welcome to Miami's Calle Ocho, a street in Miami which allows us to catch a glimpse not only of Cuban culture, but also the various other Latin American cultures which merge and congregate there.

As the fifteenth birthday of young girls in Venezuela and most other Latin American countries marks a special rite of passage into womanhood, it is traditional for the family to throw them a big birthday bash.

Miki, a member of the Corocotta ultimate frisbee team from the Cantabria region in Spain, tells us a bit about his team and what draws him to the sport.

Carlos invites us to visit the region surrounding Lake Sochagota in Boyaca, Colombia and discover the romantic origin of its name.

Carlos takes us on a tour of the Puente de Boyaca [Boyaca Bridge], an important Colombian landmark which pays tribute to influential historical figures such as Simon Bolivar.

At the Obraje Fish Farm in Otavalo, Ecuador, one can dine on the trout they catch, prepared with local flare by the Obraje staff at an incredibly affordable price.

When 20-year-old Jassin Gaudi arrived in Sevilla to get in touch with his Moroccan roots, he thought he wanted to be a bullfighter, but instead found his passion in flamenco, an art which sometimes emulates it.

Carlos invites you to travel Colombia with him, but first, wants to explain a few preliminary things.

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