Andes

A reoccurring theme in Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors is God being with people at even the most difficult times. The survivors of the Fairchild were all devoted Christians before the crash. This traumatic experience brought them even closer to God during their time in the Andes. This spiritual change is shown throughout the book where the survivors find God in the rough landscape. Canessa and Parrado took off down the mountain alone, freezing, and with little hope that their expedition would succeed. They themselves didn't think they would escape the Andes but they were strengthened by the thought of the survivors they left at the Fairchild, their families, and God. Every step was a struggle that was overcome by the idea of God’s deliverance from their wretched situation. This verse from 2 Corinthians 1:10 describes each expeditionaries’ mindset “He (God) has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us.” This passage perfectly describes the mindset of the two men and their intense belief in God and his salvation.…

Did you know that Machu Picchu was found in 1911 by an american explorer named Hiram Bingham. Machu Picchu has a beautiful location high atop the Andes mountains in Peru. Machu Picchu doesn’t just have amazing scenery and a rich cultural background it still provides a home to many species of animals and is still an active part of the agriculture which makes it still a significant part of Peru and a significant travel destination. One reason Machu Picchu is a significant travel destination is…

ANTH 235 Fall 2016 Final Exam essays The natural environment has been used to help explain the rise and fall of archaeological cultures across the world. Evaluate the relative importance of environment with specific examples from Mesoamerica and the Andes. The environment has always been a key factor of the success or implosion for civilizations all around the globe. Mesoamerica and the Andes, both hold a handful of societies that were created, expanded, and even destroyed by the natural…

Tropical Andes The Tropical Andes is located from western Venezuela to northern Argentina and Chile with a span of 1,542,644 km² and also include parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and portions of the Andes Mountains. The hotspots extends 1000 meters down where it borders the Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena Hotspot in the west. One of the reasons that the Tropical Andes has such a diverse group of species is because it contains mountain snowcapped peaks, steep slopes, isolated valleys, and…

What would you do if you fell off the side of a mountain, into a crevice, and was left to die? Most people would have accepted their fates and prepared for death. But Joe Simpson when faced with certain death, refused to accept his fate and put himself through hell to complete the impossible task of making it of the mountain. The book Touching the Void by Joe Simpson is a biography thriller, about climbers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates climbing experience in the Andes mountains. This book was…

Anyone who takes the time to explore Peru will find that it is a land with tradition around every corner, filled with soaring peaks and serene waters. Located on the northwestern coast of South American, Peru’s terrain varies from beautiful beaches to the snow-capped Andes Mountains, from sandy deserts to the dense Amazon rainforest. Throughout history, Peru has been the center of an exquisite culture and remains that way today. Whether you are exploring its vast jungles, visiting its ancient…

foundation of Colombia, there lies coffee. Coffee has been deeply ingrained within the history, economy, culture and social structure of Colombia; it 's no wonder that it is referred to as “king”. The objective of this essay, is to explore how coffee has had a direct impact on the development of Colombia, and how it continues to affect it today. Colombia is located in South America. To the east, are its neighbors Brazil and Venezuela; Ecuador and Peru lie south. While to the west, there is the…

People tend to want to live in both safe and stable places. They also look for places that satisfy their basic needs. There have been many civilizations throughout history, but only a few would people want to live in. The Incas are a South American civilization which extends along the Pacific coast and Andean highlands. The Incas are a powerful civilization, which people should move to because of its ideal location, ample food supply, and strong central government. The location of the Inca…

Quito Old Town Formally known as San Francisco de Quito, Quito Old Town is officially the highest capital city in the world. It is the capital city of Ecuador and the second most populated city of the country. Designated as the headquarters of Union of South American Nations in 2008, the city is located on the eastern slopes of an active strato-volcano in the Andes. It is one of the best preserved historic cities and was declared the first World cultural heritage site by UNESCO along with…

# Peru is located in the continent of South America. It is on the western coast of South America. Peru is south of Ecuador and Columbia. It is north of Chile and west of Brazil. # The capital city of Peru is Lima. Lima is located at 12°S, 77°W. Lima is on the western coast of Peru. Lima is north of the city of Ica and south of Huánuco. # The climate of Peru is relatively mild. It is around 65℉ year round. Peru gets little rainfall, about .3 inches a year! It has a stormy season called El Niño.…