Archive for diciembre, 2011

The Huanchaca Ruins

Miércoles, diciembre 14th, 2011

Huanchaca Ruins are administered by the Foundation Huanchaca Ruins in Antofagasta, Chile. It is an entity formed by the Catholic University of the North and Enjoy, largest casino operators, gaming in the country.

The Huanchaca Ruins

Photography by chn_yokoshim

Conservation aims Ruins National Monument Huanchaca and promote historical and heritage value, in addition to making the Desert Museum in the main center for educational, cultural and historical northern Chile.

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Hotel Cabañas del Lago in Puerto Varas – Chile

Martes, diciembre 13th, 2011

Hotel Cabañas del Lago in Puerto Varas breathe the authentic southern Chile, have all designed to offer guests the low temperatures and rain in winter. A new feature is the hydrotherapy shower, a bath tub 45 minutes in hot water staff, essence of lemon balm and hail of distilled water. After that, what better than to enjoy a good breakfast, taking a hot chocolate in the hotel bar with fireplace.

Hotel Cabañas del Lago in Puerto Varas 

Photography by www.cabanasdellago.cl

Rain Program:

Rain is life, yes, because thanks to it, among other things, the plants grow, the heavens were cleaned and fed rivers and lakes flow. Hotel Cabañas del Lago in Puerto Varas in her honor this winter devised the “rain program: for the love of the rain”, valid until August 31, which invites “For the love of flavors” to enjoy the warm and better winter dishes in its Restaurant Mirador del Lago and “For the love of relaxation” to novel therapies in Natura Spa. (más…)

Railway of Peru the most notable in the world

Domingo, diciembre 11th, 2011

Railway is the highest in Latin America, reaching 4.8235 m above the sea level. Travels a distance of 346 km, between Lima and Huancayo journey takes 12 hours. The train crosses 41 bridges, 60 tunnels, including 13 switchbacks.

Railway of Peru

Photography by wallygrom

The Central Railway of Peru may be considered among the most notable railways of the world overcome the technical difficulties and the high level that comes up through the Andes. Starting from Callao up to the picturesque city of Huancayo in the central Andean region of Peru. The train is at 4781 meters over sea level.

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Kunza Hotel: an oasis in the Atacama Desert – Chile

Domingo, diciembre 11th, 2011

Kunza Hotel Spa is the only hotel in Chile awarded the prestigious international magazine Condé Nast Traveller Hot List in the World’s Top New Hotels 2009. The new Kunza Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, has changed the way we see the desert. Custody Licancabur, the shadow of Chan and layout of the water there is a great citadel. This maintains the sensitivity of the native peoples, without leaving the comfort of a luxury five star premises. Live is the key, the rest takes care Kunza.

Kunza Hotel

Location:

The Hotel is located in the Ayllu Yaye a mile from the famous village of San Pedro de Atacama, released by the Archaeological Museum Padre Le Peige, a couple of decades. It is the only five-star place. This remote spot, high amplitude and silence, invites you to relax your body and soul.

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Brazil: Wine Route in Rio Grande do Sul and Pernambuco

Jueves, diciembre 8th, 2011

The best time to visit the region during the months of January and February, when performing the Harvest. It’s harvest time and the tourists can follow the entire production process of the beverage.

Wine Route in Rio Grande

Photography by Jeff Belmonte

Destination: Wine Tourism:

In Sierra Gaucho in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, the mountains and the valleys make the beauty of the valley’s vineyards in the municipality of Bento Gonçalves, ideal destination for those who appreciate wine tourism. In an area of ??82 km2, representing over 50% of the country’s wine production, vineyards and small farms share the space with renowned wine. (más…)

Sightseeing Nalón Valley in Asturias

Martes, diciembre 6th, 2011

Asturias offers many attractions for a tourist trip, but some of them are little known. If you have traveled to the most popular places in Asturias, such as Gijón, the coast of Llanes and the Picos de Europa, you can ask to discover a different and more recondite Asturias.

Nalón Valley in Asturias

Photography by Eric Caballero

Geographical aspects:

The Nalón Valley, located in the southeastern part of Asturias, you’ll be amazed by the combination of cultural attractions and the very beautiful natural scenery of mountains. And when I refer to cultural attractions, think not of great architectural monuments, but in the concept of culture as a way of life. (más…)

Arequipa: The White City

Martes, diciembre 6th, 2011

The name comes from the Quechua Arequipa Ari-quepay, “Yes, stay”, words which, according to legend, the Incan Emperor gave permission to his soldiers to establish a colony on the site.

Arequipa

Photography by wallygrom

The “white city”, so named because its historic buildings are built with volcanic stones, a very white stone, is the capital of southern Peru. Its colonial buildings sparkling in the upper valley of the River Chili, are dominated by the perfect cone, threatening at times, the volcano Misti.
The department of Arequipa has an area of 63.528km2 and is situated between southern Peru, between the Pacific Ocean and the continental watershed, represented by the peaks of the Cordillera Occidental. It limits the north with the departments of Ica, Ayacucho, Apurimac and Cuzco. To the east with Puno and Moquegua, and south and west by the Pacific Ocean. (más…)

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