Archive for September, 2009

Caracas, sightseeing in the capital of Venezuela

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Caracas (Venezuela). Amanece en la ciudad con el monte Ávila al fondo. por josemazcona.

At the time of its founding, the city of Santiago de Leon de Caracas included the extension of a valley, today the city has grown enormously. The capital of Venezuela is very close to the shores of the Caribbean Sea, only separates a majestic mountain, called Cerro El Avila “, a height of 2600 meters. Caracas, birthplace of Simón Bolívar, is a major cultural center, shopping and entertainment. (more…)

Popocatepetl

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

popocatepetl

Popocatepetl is an active volcano located in Mexico in the states of Morelos, Puebla and Mexico. The exact location of the volcano is 19.02 N, 98.62 W, ie 70 km southeast of Mexico City.

Its name comes from the Nahuatl language composed Popoca “who smokes” ‘and tepetl “mountain or hill.” Has a constant activity since pre-Hispanic times in Mexico.

The Popocatepetl volcano is a symmetrical cone shape, is attached to the north with Iztaccihuatl, an extinct volcano, through a mountain pass known as Paso de Cortes. (more…)

Traveling to Valencia

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Great Spanish city with one of the most famous coasts in Europe, Valencia is one of the most visited Spanish cities and beloved by tourists, and that is their paella, its people and their festivals are world famous.

Where to Stay?
In the city of Valencia are different chains of hotels, located in coastal areas or further inland, for example, eDreams, which offers a variety of cheap hotels, or AC Hotels, NH Hoteles.
 
How come?
Valencia, because of its importance, has in its assets Manises airport. The airport has international connections that give users a handy way to reach the city of Valencia. For those who do not like the airplane, there are three chances for Valencia, by bus, or rail, arriving at North Station, located right in the city. But the most dramatic possibility is the port where you can reach a very attractive marina.

How to travel around Valencia? (more…)

Berlin, the city moved

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Berlin, capital of Germany, and one of the most important European capitals. It is only 70 km from the border between Germany and Poland. It has 3,400,000 inhabitants.

How come?
The easiest way to reach the German city, is by plane. Berlin currently has two airports: Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, the largest city. Otherwise come to the capital is by car or bus (departs from most European capitals). Another method is by train but there are no direct train from Spain, therefore, is due to change in France or Switzerland. (more…)

San Juan de los Morros in Venezuela

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

San Juan de los Morros, the capital of Guarico, the fourth largest state in the country, located in the central region of Venezuela. Guarico’s name comes from the river of the same name that forms in Carabobo state, is worth noting that in the Carib language, the word “Guarico” means “chief.” In the territories of Guarico occurred several battles of the War of Independence and the Federal War. (more…)