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What's coming up in the hemisphere that you might want to see or do.

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Welcome to Pan America
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Hello, and welcome to Ruta Pantera, a digital travel magazine featuring North, Central, and South America. Please take a look around and check out our TravelDesk, Waypoints, and Experiences -- all reachable at the top and bottom of this page. To become a member, click here. To find out more About Us, click here.
   While this is our Current Issue, we have other issues too. See the list to the right to find our new Colombia Issue. Other issues are coming soon.

Happy travels, Chris Engholm - editor.

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Articles about people, events and society in our hemisphere.
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Culture
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The Power of the Año Viejo in Colombia

A Fire that Purifies the Past and Ignites the Future

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Culture
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Where the Jungle Beckons and Oblivion Ends

The Nukak Struggle to Return to the Land that Still Dreams of Them

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Travel
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Costa Rica: Leader of Sustainable Tourism in the Hemisphere

How Costa Rica Protects its Natural and Cultural Heritage Through Responsible Travel

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Costa Rica: Latin American Reputation Leader 2025

Costa Rica Stands Out for Its Sustainability, Ethics, and Institutional Strength in the Global Economy.

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Art & Cuisine
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Mole Poblano

The Sauce that Tells the Story of Mexico

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Art & Cuisine
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The Classics that Sweeten the Colombian December

Essential Treats and How To Prepare them for Your Own Celebrations

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Politics
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Is supporting the dictatorship in El Salvador good for Central American tourism?

The dilemma between the tourism boom and the erosion of human rights in El Salvador

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People & Society
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Melissa Queenie Sapini Is a Real Queen!

The Haitian-American Queen Bridging Worlds and Inspiring Resilience

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People & Society
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Infographic – Pedro Capó

The Tropical Heir Who Conquered the World

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Sports & Recreation
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Novak Djokovic Reveals Why He Will Never Be Friends with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Do Sporting Rivalries Unite Us or Divide Us?

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Sports & Recreation
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Pedaling To Brazil with Green Intentions

Activists Push for Cleaner Transport in UN Climate Talks

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Business
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The World According to Coca-Cola

The Soda That Transformed the Culture, Economy, and Habits of an Entire Continent

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Business
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Boom and Fall of Real Estate in the Sunbelt of the U.S.

Lessons From a Real Estate Bubble Driven by Remote Migration

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Health & Wellness
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Spirituality as Part of the Remedy for Climate Change?

Reflecting on the Existential Could Help Save Humanity

Leer en Español / Portuguese

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Technology
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Could this Be How Artificial Intelligence Wipes Out Humanity?

Is AI Turning History into Fun, or Danger?

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Technology
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Women Scientists Transforming Latin America

Women Leaders in Science, Innovation and Sustainable Development Recognized in 2025




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R E E L   F I L M S
Video stories about destinations you may not have heard about.


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Let's Go!

Quebec City, Canada

Cross the St. Lawrence River and you're in the province of Quebec, established in 1699.


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Walk On Fifth Avenue

Empire State

Shop till you drop walk


Review
Tintori Restaurant in Buenos Aires

Time of the Classics

You may stand in line for 30 minutes waiting for a table at this fabulous eatery in Central Buenos Aires.




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Business Intelligence Reports  (New)

Reports to keep you on top in your industry.

The Rise of the Latin American Travel Class - Latinos and Iberian Travelers Raise the Travel Stakes

Travel Agencies Are Changing with the Times - Agencies innovate and plug into AI to survive and prosper

The New Global Diaspora - The North Americans Are Coming

Security, Crime, and Development in Brazil - Analysis of the Economic and Social Impact of Insecurity in Brazil during 2024–2025

Business Intelligence on Philanthropy in the Pan-American Hemisphere - Leading Donors, Priority Causes, and Coverage of Social Needs

Understanding Trends In Tourism Policy - An Interpretive Report from Ruta Pantera

How AI Is Transforming the Way People Travel - What to Know about the New Pillar of Travel Innovation

 

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L I V E C A S T S
Lively shows and engaging conversation in our studio.
T R A V E L ~ J O U R N A L
Impressions of the hemisphere from our editor, Chris Engholm.