In the center of Guayaquil, opposite the beautiful Metropolitan Cathedral, is no small park called Seminar, which by the presence of more than fifty iguanas that have made their habitat facilities, many people today know what Parque de las Iguanas.

Photography by surrealpenguin

The park itself is located between the streets north Clemente Ballen, August 10 south, Chile to the east and west and Chimborazo is more the old city.

Compared to other parks in the city, the extension of the seminar is not park of many dimensions, about 4.350m2 comprises. Tourist interest is aroused by its location, its history, to preserve their traditional image and now by the presence of iguanas, squirrels and pigeons, who are a pleasure to live among the trees and plants of the place. Read the rest of this entry »

Today I turn to the memory to save the memories of a trip to Alsace for a family we did last Christmas. Little remains to be is a year since we were visiting some of the most bucolic and charming towns in northern France, especially decorated to give the visitor with beautiful and and exciting pictures of one of the most successful Christmas scenarios that can be experienced today day.

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Christmas in Alsace:

And as we approach our special anniversary, I can not remember harder than snow, half-timbered houses of wood, vin chaud (mulled wine) we were warm in temperatures of -5 ° C, other aspects that are recognized are the streets Elegant in Strasbourg, his proud and beautiful cathedral. I also remember the boulangeries, towers and medieval Christmas markets in Colmar, Riquewhir, Strasbourg, Truckheim Kaysersberg or Ribeauville. But mostly, mostly I remember the streets with Christmas lights and decorations that lit and magic permeated the evening in any of these French towns and cities. Read the rest of this entry »

Here are a possibility linked to nature, flora and fauna of Ecuador. The province of Tungurahua is just 5 minutes from the city of Puyo, Pastaza Province, in the Amazon Ecopark is Monteselva, which is reached by an excellent road and where tourists can also enjoy a great variety of services, see numerous species of animals living in this place.

Photography by Rinaldo W.

In this area, there is the entrance to the Amazon, a place where different ethnic groups are settled as that of the Huaroainis, Achuar, Shuar, Ando, ??Shili, Quichua and Cofan, who for many years were the owners of the place but in Today, before the advance of civilization, and are increasingly reducing their habitat and habits to suit the modern world, although there are still those who prefer to preserve their ancestral identity. Read the rest of this entry »

In Rocha, Uruguay is the lagoon of the same name, declared National Park in 1977. The lake occupies about 72 km2, with a strip of sand that separates the sea, which opens periodically.

This natural habitat is sighted over 200 species of birds among which we highlight the Chilean flamingo and black-necked swan. Beside the Lagoon Otter is of great importance for the diversity of its fauna. There you can see swans, herons, ducks, Bigua and screamers. At about 14 km west National Park is an important viewpoint Lakeside, which lends much to the bird watching.

Photography by Libertinus

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Uruguay has a great diversity of landscapes, has a stable climate throughout the year, is generous in green pastures full of cattle, refreshing beaches and exceptional care of the environment. Possessor of a very special magic has endless possibilities of natural landscapes within easy reach. Their cities are filled with glamorous nightlife and wonderful Portuguese-Spanish style frozen in time.

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Uruguay: “Country Natural”

More than two million visitors to the different cities, beaches, hot springs and parks year after year, they leave with the impression that Uruguay is a “Natural Country”. Given its geographical location (30 ° -35 °) favors a temperate climate is subtropical, with coasts on the Atlantic Ocean. No extreme temperatures, from December to March summer range from 21 º C to 28 ° C, while winter (June-September) between 6 and 17 ° C. Read the rest of this entry »

Simply spectacular Annapurna Trekking in Nepal of the Cordillera Blanca of Peru and the stunning Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy in Argentina, the journey through the landscape of the Natural Park of Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia is among the top 5 is can find.

Photography by Geoff Livingston

Perhaps because of the difficulty, the suffering may be at the mercy of southern climate changes, simply by the stunning views of the landscape, or probably a little of all these moments that live along the route. Once finished, you feel more full and happy to have come this far. Read the rest of this entry »

The calendar of festivals and started in Salvador, the capital of Bahia. It is at this time of year, visitors can witness interesting ceremonies, processions, music and “batucada”.

Photography by Vacacion

Famous for its history, the legacy of the peoples of other continents, their cultural background, religious syncretism and hospitable people, Salvador’s a stage and subject matter of professionals from different areas for a long time. Popular demonstrations, through several generations, have been a strong cultural trait of the city of Salvador. Read the rest of this entry »