Humboldt's Travels

Max Kade Center for German American Studies

Learn about the voyages of pioneering naturist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, a pioneering naturalist and explorer called Alexander von Humboldt set out to explore and research Latin America. In this KML, you can explore the route that Humboldt took, viewing photos, descriptions and map overlays to discover more about this region of the world. If viewing this entry from the Google Earth Gallery, you may like to check out the updated Google Earth Outreach showcase page where this is featured.

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