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Costa Rica with multiple nominations for the 2013 World Travel Awards
A total of 31 nominations have been received by Costa Rica for this year Awards ceremony, that for the last 20 years, have been celebrating excellence in the tourism industry all around the world. These awards have been compared by the Wall Street Journal to the Oscars in the tourism industry. Jacó and San José…
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Getsemaní: Cartagena’s picturesque neighbourhood
The most famous features and attractions of Cartagena are its Colonial Walled City and its beaches, and fun atmosphere. However, there are other attractions which are rapidly emerging and are becoming also centres of attention for the national…
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Quito & Galapagos Islands nominees for the “World Travel Awards”
The wonders of Quito, the first city declared a World Heritage Site and the Galapagos Islands, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, are again considered for their great value, with nominations for the prestigious “World Travel Awards” in the…
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The Great Landscapes of the Carretera Austral
In the region of Aysen, the snowy hills of various mountain ranges intermingle with the lush landscape of ancient forests. On the way you will travel through countless places of great natural, scenic and ecological interest, throughout what is…
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Five Destinations in Peru for Food Lovers
There are many good reasons to visit Peru, but one of the chief ones is to eat very, very well. As a diverse country, however, Peru has a number of regional cuisines, which means that a trip beyond Lima…
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ALMA, the World’s largest Radio Telescope operating in the Atacama Desert
In recent years northern Chile has become one of the best places in the world in which to watch the sky. Here can be found the largest number of astronomy projects worldwide and 40% of the planet’s astronomical observation…
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Spending Easter 2013 in Rio and Brazil
The long Easter (or Páscoa in Portuguese) weekend, known as “Semana Santa” is a unique time in Rio and all of Brazil whether one is seeking a spiritual celebration or just enjoyable festivities. In addition to religious celebrations and…