Colombia, a country where the Andes meet the Amazon, and vibrant cities lie amidst lush rainforests, is a destination that captivates travelers with its rich culture, history, and natural beauty. From the bustling streets of Bogotá to the colorful, colonial architecture of Cartagena and the coffee-scented mountains of the Coffee Triangle, Colombia offers diverse experiences for every type of visitor.
Wilmington was the only open seaport in the Confederacy from 1863 until the last months of the war - nearly two years. Visit Fort Fisher which kept the port open to blockade runners. Afterwards, tour another historic treasure, the Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts. In 1865, it was commandeered as headquarters for the Union forces.
Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo León, stands at the foot of the Sierra Madre Oriental and has long been recognized as one of Mexico’s most industrial and innovative cities. The Macroplaza is one of the largest public squares in Latin America and links historic buildings like the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral with newer sites like the Museo de Historia Mexicana and the Faro del Comercio, a towering orange structure that beams a green laser across the sky each night.
New Haven, city in New Haven County, southern Connecticut, a port on Long Island Sound, at the mouth of the Quinnipiac River. It is known as an educational center and is the seat of Yale University (1701), Albertus Magnus College (1925), and Southern Connecticut State College (1893); the University of New Haven (1920) is in nearby West Haven.