Lorraine Caputo

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Lorraine Caputo journeys through Latin America, listening to the voices of the pueblos and Earth. Internationally published poet, travel writer and artist. Translator. Best of the Net and Pushcart Prize nominee. https://latinamericawanderer.wordpress.com

Navigating on a green river, through a mangrove. On theupper right, in the foreground, is a tree that leans to the left. Along the right and back of the photo is the mangrove forest. You can see some roots hanging into the water. On the far left, you see the edge of a boat.
A mosaic of sandollars, star fish and shells against an ochre and blue background. Text says: Mosaics: A Colombia road Trip. Lorraine Caputo
Sunset over the Caribbean Sea at Santa Marta, Colombia. The sun is a bright yellow sphere just beginning to sink beyond the lightly rippled, slate-blue sea. The waves wash upon a grey beach. Text says: Santa Marta Nights: A Photographic-Poetic Respite. Lorraine Caputo
White-tipped sharks in the Galapagos Islands.
Young man playing a bandoneon on the street in Rosario, Argentina. He is dressed in a grey sweater and blue jeans, and has a multicolored scarf wrapped around his neck.
The blue South Atlantic Ocean at Punta Tombo, in the Patagonia of Argentina. photo © Lorraine Caputo
The sand dunes at Huacachina, Peru. photo © Lorraine Caputo
A woman gazing towards the corral where the giant tortoise Lonesome George and two females from Wolf Volcano of Isabela Island are.
Statues representing Saint John's baptism of Jesus in Iglesia San Roque, in Quito, Ecuador. photo © Lorraine Caputo
A variety of sea stars and sea flowers. Museo del Mar (https://www.museodelmardearica.cl). Arica, Chile. photo © Lorraine Caputo
Two young Peruvian girls on horeseback, each holding a Peruvian flag. Observing Fiestas Patrias (28 & 29 July) in Huancabamba, Peru. photo © Lorraine Caputo
A pigeon perched on a clay-tile roof.
Iglesia Carmen Alto in Quito’s Centro Histórico. The section to the left of the church’s main door is part of Mariana de Jesús’ childhood home. photo © Lorraine Caputo
A collection my poetry inspired by my travels in Bolivia, from La Paz to Tupiza : To Paprika Plains : From La Paz to Tupiza, Bolivia … and … A Yungas Jaunt https://latinamericawanderer.wordpress.com/publications/e-book-library-poetic-adventures/south-america-poetic-adventures The cover shows my drawing of a night scene, with a full moon and stars over a mountain landscape. In the foreground is a silvery salt lake surrounded by paprika-colored plains.
Interior of Catedral Nuestra Señora de Luján in Río Gallegos, Argentina. photo © Lorraine Caputo
A small collection of poetry from my travels on the Caribbean coast of Venezuela.
A small collection of poetry from my travels in the Patagonia of Chile and Argentina.
A small collection of poems inspired by my time in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.
Tuna-Zucchini Pasta is a quick and easy dish to make. It's also economical, using only five (or six) ingredents: pasta, a tin of tuna, onion, zucchini, tomato (and red pepper flakes, if you like). Perfect by people and travelers on a budget. ¡Buen provecho!
(It’s Publication Day!) Check out this feature of my latest chapbook, Orinoco Plains : Rabble Review (Canada / US), “Contributor Corner” [April 2026] https://rabblereview.com/contributor-showcase Safe Journeys! #OrinocoPlains #Poetry #Venezuela #Travel #TravelPoetry
Twelve poems about the full moon -- one for each month -- plus another for the Blue Moon. We experience the full moon's energies in various countries throughout the Americas, including Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador and Guatemala. Available exclusively at the Latin America Wanderer eBook Library : https://latinamericawanderer.wordpress.com/publications/e-book-library-poetic-adventures/cross-geographical-poetic-adventures
Poetry about gazing upon the night skies in the Galapagos Islands. Available only at the Latin America Wanderer eBook Library: https://latinamericawanderer.wordpress.com/publications/e-book-library-poetic-adventures/south-america-poetic-adventures
Galapagos Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber glyphorhynchus). Poza de los Flamingos, Isla Isabela, Galapagos Islands. photo © Lorraine Caputo