5 June 1799–3 August 1804
Humboldt and Bonpland in the Americas
Alexander von Humboldt and Aimé Bonpland travelled through Spanish America, measuring environments and drawing connections between climate, elevation, species, and human activity.
Place
Cumaná
Humboldt and Bonpland’s first base in the Americas.
Coordinates10.46, -64.18
Related expeditions
Sources and further reading
- Humboldt’s American Journey, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Overview of Humboldt’s travels and scientific work.