Archive for the ‘Natural Parks’ Category

Pilcomayo River National Park

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

parque-rio-pilcomayo por Javierki.

Rio Pilcomayo National Park, is a fascinating environmental mosaic which is concentrated 30 percent of bird species and 20 percent of mammal in the country, and maintains a close relationship with Aboriginal communities

When the place and everything that surrounded the place, ie, forest, forest, grassland, savanna bathed and when the 52,800 hectare were millions before today, and soon to say just a couple of centuries, the jaguar or jaguar ( jaguar, in Guarani), or American tiger, or uturunco, as it is called, was the kingpin of a vast region extending from northern Argentina to the very banks of the Black River. And more: (more…)

Trips to Havasu Falls!

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

HAVASU FALLS by El Cipote.

As you journey through the U.S. west coast, as you head towards the Grand Canyon, you have the opportunity to make a walking tour through landscapes of canyons and waterfalls of brightly colored water. I speak of Havasu Falls south of the Grand Canyon in Arizona!

Havasu Falls are a series of waterfalls located on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, and for which trip it is advisable to devote two days. The Arizona Territory has historically been inhabited by the Havasupai Indians, who have lived here for over 800 years. While in 1882 the Havasupai one were forced to leave the territory, subsequently, in 1975 won the long legal battle which regained their rights to inhabit again. (more…)

Adventures in the Andes of Mendoza

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Club de Lulú by gravedad system.

With an unparalleled range of attractions, which combine mountains, valleys, sun and water, the extreme south of the province of Mendoza is offered as an alternative both for those who caught the adventure of landscapes, sunrises and the sunsets that placid sleep beautifully over the Andes. Three cities and a cluster of small villages, hamlets or places dreamed up the virtuous triangle passing through this corner of southern Manitoba: San Rafael, Malargue and General Alvear. (more…)

The caves of Guachipas in Salta

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Salta

Outside the traditional circuits, this trip combines a visit to the Pirgua del Sol, one of the archaeological treasures of the province, with a stay that keeps alive the tradition of the gaucho Salta. To do meet some interesting carriers in the city.

Valle de Lerma, in the Valle de Lerma, is the Vineyard, the charming village of old houses with galleries where, they say, the first vines were planted in the eighteenth century. Here the road is diverted Guachipas, 17 kilometers. Then at the height of the slope of Cebilar and The Lajar, a road climbs up to the eaves on the boards, should be careful because the signs can go unnoticed. We left the car and under a shining sun ascend a few meters walk to begin the exciting archaeological journey. (more…)

Andorra: Hiking paradise

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Ordino por Fr Paul Hackett.

Andorra is synonymous with nature, which is why walking in the Principality has a natural infrastructure for lovers of this sport can take long walks, the pace they want to enjoy lovely scenery, especially around Sordeny Natural Park, while in winter, the star is skiing in Andorra. (more…)

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