Archive for junio, 2010

Tikal, a Mayan city in Guatemala

Sábado, junio 26th, 2010

The Mayan city of Tikal, located in the Peten region, was a major cultural and population centers of the Mayan civilization. The tomb of the possible founder of the dynasty Yax Ehb ‘Xook dating back 60 years, although it shows occupation from 600 BC C. according to the findings in the oldest part of town.

Tikal

Photography by kangotraveler

The name “Tikal” means “Place of Voices” or “Place of Tongues” in Maya, and was coined by Sylvanus Morley, his real name according to the hieroglyphic texts is Mutul or knot Mut Mutul Yax, referring to Ahaw Ku’hul hairstyle or maximum ruler. (más…)

Travel to Casablanca

Viernes, junio 25th, 2010

A heady mix of architectural treasures such as the Great Hassan II Mosque which shines like gold in the rays of the sun, to the dusty old town, the old Medina, only ten minutes away on foot, and even their structures contemporary such as the twin towers of World Trade Centre.

Casablanca, Morocco

Photography by U-g-g-B-o-y-(-Photograp h-World-Sense-)

Always made famous by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on the film of the same name in 1942, Casablanca is Morocco’s capital in everything but name. Rabat has that honor, but Casablanca is more widely recognized as the most important city because of its key activities, economic, commercial, industrial and shipping. (más…)

Places to visit in Panama

Viernes, junio 25th, 2010

Panama is a cosmopolitan center where you can enjoy all kinds of amenities and has an advanced infrastructure. Panama City is located on the Gulf of Panama in the Pacific Ocean, east of the mouth of the Panama Canal.

Panama city from the sky

Photography by dsasso

Panama is an amazing city for its cultural diversity, scenic, historical, tourist, sport and strategic position. The latter result should be a lot of historical and economic factors, since the discovery of the Pacific Ocean by Balboa Basque until the construction of the Panama Canal, engineering work is unique in the world that links the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean only 80 km. (más…)

Valle de los Yungas in Bolivia Nature

Jueves, junio 24th, 2010

Take the pleasure of entering the wonders of nature, is better than artificial creations. Today we invite you to the fascinating Valley of the Yungas in South America, a stretch of five miles we found in the Republic of Bolivia where we enjoy a semi tropical climate, with good vegetation, canyons, rivers and waterfalls.

Corner of death on the Yungas Road

Photography by jimmyharris

Its soils range between 1,500 and 2,500 meters above sea level. The favorable season to visit is from December to February. Their lands have sown coffee, sugar cane, citrus, mango and coca. (más…)

Strategic points in Manhattan

Jueves, junio 24th, 2010

47th Street is Broadway in Times Square, the world’s most famous intersection. Here visitors feel the rhythm of the city. Broadway Avenue, is called the White Way in the city. Here you can listen to how late this place, stronger than any other area of the city. The mere fact of being here with thousands of people is part of the excitement of Times Square. At this very spot the city lives the new year. Crowds of people flooded the streets and began the countdown to the new year it is finished.

Midtown Manhattan

Photography by spettacolopuro

Times Square:

Here you can find places like Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Cafe, Macy’s stores other local celebrities. It is also the scene of the New Year celebration. (más…)

Rural Tourism in Peru

Miércoles, junio 23rd, 2010

Many people are tired of traditional tourism, the one that leads us to meet the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, one that turned up some years ago in a travel cliché. Today, there are different types of passengers, each with a particular taste and therefore we can now find a variety of infinite choices and trends in travel and tourism topics.

intiraymi

Photography by andresmh

Today we will talk on Rural Tourism that type of tourism, which until recently was only privileged young hippies and backpackers. True, years ago, maybe the adults did not dare to practice rural tourism because the accommodation, especially from Third World countries, did not offer the comforts of a hotel. But now everything has changed and we can find beautiful places to stay and nothing higher prices. So if you forget the stress of the city noise and smog is nothing better than a few days away to the fields, the contact with nature and the tranquility of the remote villages. (más…)

Wildlife reserves in South America

Miércoles, junio 23rd, 2010

Nature reserves in the world have arisen from the need to preserve certain species, because of human activity in the world have undergone a change in the environment in which they operate or may have been the victim of hunting indiscriminately.

Torres del Paine

Photography by einalem

The various wildlife reserves that exist in the world, boasts of being havens for those who visit because they can see naturally and almost total freedom to animals or protected species there, if it occurs frequently in South America where the choice is clear. (más…)

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