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Arequipa, Peru: The City of Three Volcanoes
Another interesting city to visit in Peru is Arequipa. Located in the Southern Coastal region of Peru, it is situated at 2,380 meters above sea level and surrounded by three volcanoes. In contrast to Cusco, Arequipa is an example of Spanish and mestizo culture in Peru, as there are no Inca artifacts or ruins in the city. Arequipa is nicknamed "La Ciudad Blanca," the White City, since many of the b... [Read More]
Cusco: Peru's Sacred City
If you think Lima is the most visited city in Peru, you are dead wrong. Located several hundreds of kilometers southeast of the capital, Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many tourists come to Cusco not only for its preserved colonial architecture, but also for its proximity from Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and other Inca sites. Indigenous Quechua culture remains an integral... [Read More]
Majestic Machu Picchu
A trip in Peru would not be complete without a trek to Machu Picchu, the site of an ancient Inca city located in the Andes mountains. Situated at 2,430 meters above sea level, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Incas started building the site at around 1430, but it was abandoned about a hundred years later during the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire (even though the Spanish conquistadors n... [Read More]
Eating Out in Lima, Peru
Many tourists may not know it, but Peru's capital city Lima is the "Gastronomy Capital of the Americas." Not only does Peruvian cuisine has been gaining interest among food lovers, but Lima has the most varied cuisine offerings, both regional and international. When dining in Lima, or in any part of Peru, ceviche should the first dish on the to-eat list. Genreally referred to as the "Peruvian nati... [Read More]
Mendoza, Argentina's Wine Country
Located in the desert Cuyo region in western Argentina, Mendoza is the center of the country's world-renowned wine industry. Despite its very dry region, grapes are grown in the city through its extensive artificial irrigation system called "acequias," making it an ideal environment to process Mendoza's famous wines. Mendoza is a bustling city lined with leafy avenues, ambient plazas, and cosmopol... [Read More]
Cordoba, Argentina: A Mix of Old and New
Cordoba is Argentina's second-largest city and it is also one of the most visited locations in the country, mainly because of its fascinating mix of the old and new. It is known by its nickname "La Docta" due to its many universities and scientific institutes, not to mention its four municipal galleries. And since around 200,000 students troop to Cordoba's many campuses, expect a very youthful env... [Read More]
Gay Tourism in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires prides itself as one of the most open-minded cities in South America, so it is unsurprising why it has become a popular destination for gay travelers, particularly from Europe and North America. But unlike the gay playground that are Castro (in San Francisco) and Chelsea (in New York), gay men and women socialize in a fairly low-key level. Gay couples holding hand-in-hand in public ma... [Read More]
Cancun Underwater Museum
Apart from its famous beaches and resorts along the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, Mexico, is home to one of the most interesting underwater attractions on the planet. The Cancun Underwater Museum is the world's first underwater sculpture park, consisting of 400 life-like statues of indigenous Mayan people living in the local community. The sculptures were first installed in November 2009 in shallow w... [Read More]
Cancun Underwater Museum
Apart from its famous beaches and resorts along the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, Mexico, is home to one of the most interesting underwater attractions on the planet. The Cancun Underwater Museum is the world's first underwater sculpture park, consisting of 400 life-like statues of indigenous Mayan people living in the local community. The sculptures were first installed in November 2009 in shallow w... [Read More]
Budget Day Trips in Puerto Rico
For a steamy Caribbean island with first-rate beaches and facilities, it seems that Puerto Rico is not the ideal holiday getaway for travelers tight on budget. But surprisingly, this island can be very affordable for savvy travelers who are looking for an exotic destination. You can find great bargains and many deals and incentives tailor-made for budget visitors. If you're visiting Puerto Rico fo... [Read More]