World Of Wonders

The Island People

The seventh hidden wonder of South America.

Joshua Foer

Feb. 22 2011 3:49 PMThe Last Incan Grass BridgeThe sixth hidden wonder of South America.Joshua Foer

Feb. 14 2011 3:53 PMA Secret WaterfallThe fourth hidden wonder of South America.Joshua Foer

Feb. 3 2011 7:08 AMA Death-Defying CommuteThe second hidden wonder of South America.Joshua Foer

Feb. 17 2011 3:50 PMOn the Trail of a 40-Foot Anaconda The fifth hidden wonder of South America.Joshua Foer

Feb. 8 2011 6:54 AMAn Everlasting Lightning StormThe third hidden wonder of South America.Joshua Foer

Feb. 1 2011 1:33 PMThe World's Most Beautiful RiverThe first hidden wonder of South America.Joshua Foer

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