Barranquilla sits near the mouth of the Magdalena River on Columbia's Caribbean side. It is a major seaport and a center of commerce, but everyone breaks loose for four days in February for one of the liveliest carnivals outside of Rio.

South Dakota is panoramic state with endless prairies and the spectacular Black Hills National Forest. In Black Hills, view both Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial.

Dakar, (dä-kär´) largest city (1988 pop. 1,447,642) and capital of Senegal, on Cape Verde Peninsula, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is an economic center for a market-gardening region, and its expanding industries produce food products, fertilizers, cement, and textiles.

From Yellowstone National Park to the towering peaks of the Grand Tetons, Wyoming is home to some of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes in the country.

Panama City, the vibrant capital of Panama, is a city where modernity meets history in a striking blend. As you stroll through its lively streets, the futuristic skyline is crowned by the awe-inspiring Panama Canal, an engineering marvel that has shaped global trade for over a century. The canal's Miraflores Locks Visitor Center offers an up-close look at the massive ships navigating through this critical waterway, complete with panoramic views.