As Peruvian biologist Constantino Aucca Chutas sat chewing coca leaves with a local elder high in the Andes, his companion ...

For a scenic trip to the Andes, head to this charming tourist-friendly and white-walled city with a vibrant culture that is ...

The northern Andes Mountains are a key glass frog stronghold and home to more than half of all species in the group. This region encompasses hyper-biodiverse cloud forests, montane rainforests ...

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