Archive for marzo, 2010

Switzerland: The path of William Tell

Miércoles, marzo 24th, 2010

IMG_8121 by lin_griz.

Switzerland: The path of William Tell The footprints are discovered by the Swiss hero in the historical heart of the country, with a journey to the shores of Lake Lucerne and Bauen one of the small towns of the region.

The flag is displayed with pride in every corner of Switzerland. Flies over the poles in the courtyard of the houses, the windows of apartments, in the stern vessels plying the lakes, atop mountains, in the city squares, on the streets of towns. Not to mention the T-shirts, purses, bicycle helmets. For the tourist are the inevitable touches of red in all Swiss post and every photo memory. (más…)

Travel Codpa Valley in Chile

Miércoles, marzo 24th, 2010

Codpa by elconejorojo.

This time the virtual paths leads to Codpa Valley, our virtual tours, this valley is located 113 km from Arica, and could become the next big destination in northern Chile. It has breathtaking landscapes, archeology, ancient churches and peoples whose geographical location defies logic. Codpa begins to open up to tourism thanks to the first class hotel in the area, allowing more venture into the unknown Altiplano. (más…)

Valparaiso: A port city on the Pacific

Martes, marzo 23rd, 2010

 Valparaiso A port city on the Pacific

The port city and dazzling colors, Valparaiso. is considered an architectural relic and in fact is a World Heritage Site since 2003.

If something stresses in a city is the presence of light. And there are sites that make an art of its lighting, as Valparaiso. From morning until night falls the coast is presented as an outdoor amphitheater, that day arrives with the reflection of water to many parts of the city, and as darkness falls from above, thousands of light bulbs as Sparks to a new scenario. (más…)

St. Petersburg: The city of the Tsars

Martes, marzo 23rd, 2010

Rusia by Josep Mª 2008 De viaje poco tiempo para comentar.

The city of tsars invites you to enjoy the summer Russian, historical monuments, traditional meals and navigations pins.

As Venice and Amsterdam, St. Petersburg is part of a select group of cities built on a network of canals that give a particular charm. Water is, of course, an essential element in this magnificent city, rising over 42 islands. But only she can dazzle from the major strengths such as San Pedro and San Pablo, built before the city itself. (más…)

Lisbon historical Nostalgia

Lunes, marzo 22nd, 2010

Lisboa (Portugal). Praça do Comercio. by josemazcona.

Beyond its culture, its attractions, its contrasts and streets, Lisbon has that indescribable something that makes it unforgettable. His images are trapped, forever, in the retina and in the soul, more like a real fortune than a curse, and refuse to leave the visitors. This represents the spirit Portuguese and hypnotizes even the most insensitive. Exaggerating a bit, of course, because Lisbon does not necessarily go back in time. Although modern looms, for example, in the latest area of the Park of Nations, the city’s past is ever present and sentence to a lovely melancholy. So charming that, despite a long day of exploration on foot, always feel like walking a block and discover more tiles, balconies, characters and bars. Admire their roofs. Feeling the ocean breeze, hear his voice and let go. (más…)

Polynesia: Overseas Travel

Lunes, marzo 22nd, 2010

Polynesia: Overseas Travel

On the map, are just a few points scattered in the Pacific, more closely, it’s 118 islands in five archipelagos, surrounded by a turquoise sea, and the exact combination of luxury and exoticism. Of course, as they visit other islands, begins to understand something of the Polynesian parameter. To get an idea: this French overseas territory, which insinuates itself on the map as a constellation of dots scattered across the Pacific, consists of 118 islands, spread into five archipelagos: Society (the most populated and visited), Tuamotu, Gambier, Marquesas and Austral Islands. Some 40 of them are simply uninhabited. (más…)

Caves of the World – Part II

Domingo, marzo 21st, 2010

Aktun Che by Dtraveller.

Well continue with this second part …

Chen Aktun Caves:

Cave diving submersible, is perhaps the strongest dish for lovers of adventures underground, Mexico has much to offer in this aspect. The state of Yucatan is the place par excellence for this type of experience. The many cenotes that are in the area offer excellent options for scuba diving, which here takes on a completely different to anything known. Cenotes are natural wells flooded (in some cases formed by the collapse of cave roofs at ground level) that connect to systems or underground rivers and caves were considered sacred by the Maya. Chen Aktun The caves are a beautiful example of this. They are located 107 km from Cancun on the Riviera Maya, framed by a lush tropical park of 400 hectares and has the distinction of being caverns with cenotes turquoise water inside. One of them was lit up for better observation of the thousands of stalactites, stalagmites and natural sculptures formed by water. The cost to enter is $ 24 per person. (más…)

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