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Word: istmina (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Means of communication with Andagoya are extremely irregular and difficult. Avianca renders service from Medellin to Quibdo with PBY-5R planes. From Quibdo to El Yuto, which does not show on any map, you go by launch. From El Yuto to Istmina a jungle trail enables a truck to make its way, though rather difficult in the winter months as the rivet" Certegui may flood the area. From Istmina to Andagoya you have recourse, once again, to a launch. Two days overall of difficult travel, if you are lucky...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Letter From The Publisher, Feb. 28, 1949 | 2/28/1949 | See Source »

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