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The search for El Dorado: The legend of El Dorado predates the arrival of Spaniards in South America. The Chibcha people of present-day Colombia apparently performed an annual ritual where the leader was coated in fine gold dust, which he then washed off in a lake during a solemn ceremony....; By William M. Wisser.

The search for El Dorado: In Sir Walter Raleigh and South America, page 4; The legend of El Dorado predates the arrival of Spaniards in South America. The Chibcha people of present-day Colombia apparently performed an annual ritual where the leader was coated in fine gold dust, which he then washed off in a lake during a ceremony....; By William M. Wisser.

Climbing the school ladder: A challenging task for immigrant Latino students: In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 1.1; Teachers play a critical role when helping immigrant children adjust to a new school life. Because immigrants' backgrounds and experiences are so diverse, it is important for teachers no to make assumptions and to get to know individual children.; By Magda Corredor.

Reaching Latinos through social studies: In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 4.1; Teachers can help immigrant students feel more comfortable in the classroom by basing social studies lessons on students' own knowledge and backgrounds.; By Paul Fitchett.

Mangrove vegetation in Cartagena, Colombia: A thick stand of mangrove trees near the beach in Cartagena, Colombia. Mangrove trees grow in many tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, including Central America and North South America. The mangrove is particularly suited to tidal regions along...; Format: image/photograph

Young woman walking along beach: A young woman in a striped bathing suit walks along the beach near a picket fence. Colombia is an ethnically-diverse country. The indigenous inhabitants who greeted the conquistadors contribute heavily to Colombia's large mestizo population....; Format: image/photograph

Beach scene in Cartagena, Colombia: A woman walks along the beach with fruit in a bowl perched upon her head. A man in a red bathing suit looks at the camera. Waves roll in from the Caribbean sea in the background. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled...; Format: image/photograph

Colombian boys in Cartagena: Two young boys smile for the camera. Colombia is an ethnically-diverse country. The indigenous inhabitants who greeted the conquistadors contribute heavily to Colombia's large mestizo population. Colombia was also the destination of...; Format: image/photograph

19th-century street in Cartagena, Colombia: A block-long weather-beaten building borders a 19th-century street in Cartagena, Colombia. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important seaport during the colonial period....; Format: image/photograph

Colonial monastery in Cartagena, Colombia: Tourists rest in the stone courtyard of a Catholic monastery. Large plants partially block a two-story arched walkway. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in 1533 by Spanish conquistadors and was an important seaport...; Format: image/photograph

House of Inquisition museum in Cartagena, Colombia: A stone courtyard is visible through the framing of an arched doorway. Sunlight splashes on the opposing wall. The Inquisition was an institution within Roman Catholicism charged with preserving the purity of Church doctrine. It was started in the 13th century,...; Format: image/photograph

Bullfight in Cartagena, Colombia: One man on foot with a cape and one on horseback with a lance encircle a bull in a bullfighting ring. The floor of the ring is compacted dirt with large concentric chalk circles. Bullfighting was brought to the New World from Spain during the colonial period....; Format: image/photograph

Spectators at a bullfight in Cartagena, Colombia: Hundreds of spectators fill the seats at a bullfight. The stands are topped with a stylized series of arches with flags. Bullfighting was brought to the New World from Spain during the colonial period. It is a highly-ritualized sport that still retains its...; Format: image/photograph

César Rincón in the bullfighting ring: The matador César Rincón guides a wounded bull. The bull, its head down low to th e ground, charges the red cape held by the matador. César Rincón is Colombia's, and perhaps Latin America's, most celebrated living matador. He is famous for his classic...; Format: image/photograph

Farmhouse light in Medellín, Colombia: A metal and glass lantern adorns a white stucco wall. The wall is topped by a tiled roof. Medellín was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1616. It remained a small town until the nineteenth century. Today it is the second largest city in Colombia, behind...; Format: image/photograph

Entrance to the House of Inquisition: An elaborately carved stone doorway fronts the House of Inquisition in Cartagena, Colombia. The first story windows are barred, while small balconies adorn the windows above. The Inquisition was an institution within Roman Catholicism charged with preserving...; Format: image/photograph

Barred windows on the House of Inquisition: The House of Inquisition museum has barred windows on the fist floor and a series of balconies above. The stone walls are painted white. The Inquisition was an institution within Roman Catholicism charged with preserving the purity of Church doctrine. It was...; Format: image/photograph

Street corner in colonial Cartagena: A pedestrian walks down the street between several colonial-style buildings. The building on the left has a tiled roof and sports several colorful flags from its second story. Cartagena is a large seaport town on Colombia's northern coast. It was settled in...; Format: image/photograph

The storm-washed walls of Fort San Felipe: Several tourists walk among the gray storm-washed walls of Fort San Filipe. Fort San Felipe was an integral part of Cartagena's defense from several invasions during the colonial period. Several times during the 17th and 18th centuries Colombians were forced...; Format: image/photograph

Tourists wait to enter Fort San Felipe: Several tourists line up to enter Fort San Felipe. Atop the battlements a man waves a blue flag. Fort San Felipe was an integral part of Cartagena's defense from several invasions during the colonial period. Several times during the 17th and 18th centuries...; Format: image/photograph

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