Portal:Latin America/Did you know/Week 45, 2006

... that a route through Nicaragua was considered as a possible alternative to the Panama Canal at various times in the past?
... that Tierra de Gracia (Land of Grace), is Venezuela’s nickname?
... that the Panamanian city Colón is named in honor of Christopher Columbus.
... that the Iguazu Falls waterfalls (pictured) are displayed in several films, like Miami Vice (2006) and Happy Together (1997)?
... that the Fiestas Patrias is the independence day celebration of Chile?
... that Honduras only has one lake in the entire country, Lago de Yojoa?