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In the America's with David Yetman
Bogota to the Amazon: A Trip Across Colombia
Travel from the mountains of Colombia to the extreme southern tip of the country.
From Vaquejada to Jangada: Into Rural Ceara, Brazil
Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.
From Vaquejada to Jangada: Into Rural Ceara, Brazil
Season 4 Episode 406 | 26m 46s | CC
A small state in Brazil's dry northeast, Ceará is home to a variety of traditions not found in the rest of the vast country. The inland bush, called the sertão, is home to cowboys while the coast supports fishermen whose wooden boats are little changed over the last several centuries. Ceará is home to Brazil's most important religious shrine, lace-weavers and a startling array of tropical fruits.
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