Tapestry Collection

Landmarks of Latin America

Explore archaeological sites, historic routes, churches, settlements, and cultural landscapes across the region. Climb the temples of the Maya city of Lamanai, walk through the vast adobe ruins of Chan Chan, and follow places along the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. The collection brings together stories spanning Indigenous civilizations, colonial encounters, and the communities that have shaped these places over centuries.

  • Lamanai High Temple — Maya Magnificence in the Heart of Belize — Take a virtual tour through Mayan history at Lamanai, an ancient city nestled in the jungles of Belize. Explore the towering High Temple, uncover the…
  • The Old Hacienda of Peñuelas — Travel Back to Colonial Mexico at the Old Hacienda of Peñuelas — Established centuries ago, the massive hacienda complex once served as a vital hub for provisioning Mexico's mining regions located along the Royal…
  • The Church of San Bartolomé — Walk the Royal Road: Immerse Yourself in the Architecture of Chihuahua — Standing proudly for over two centuries, the San Bartolomé church is a treasured landmark in northern Mexico. This stunning structure not only…
  • The Barrientos House — A House of Culture, Faith and Community Identity in El Salvador — Discover Casa Barrientos in Izalco, a historic home, rich with symbols from the 1800's. After a meticulous restoration, this monument helps keep…
  • Chan Chan, Tschudi Palace — The Largest City in Pre-Columbian America — Traverse the Moche Valley and behold Chan Chan, a pre-Columbian marvel in Peru’s Northern desert. Explore the legacy of the Chimu Empire and meet…
  • The United States and Mexico: A Powerful Past, A Shared Future — Art Beyond Borders: How Can Art Tell the Journey of Two Nations? — Explore this virtual exhibition of Mexican and American artists that examines the quest for human dignity across two inextricably bound nations.…
  • Escárzaga Palace in Durango — A Living Museum in Durango, Mexico: Museo de la Ciudad 450 — Today, the museum invites visitors to explore the city’s identity through architecture, rotating exhibitions, and powerful murals that trace…
  • ‘Ō roŋo & The Mata Ŋā Rahu Petroglyphs — History Carved in Stone — Vist the ceremonial village of ‘Ō roŋo and hear from community members from the island of Rapa Nui. Travel to parts of the site inaccessible to…

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