Anyone who has looked into Peru holidays or planning a trip and attractions while in Peru has likely noticed the Inca trail which is easily one of the most fantastic experiences to be had in the beautiful and scenic country. Despite the magnificence of the Inca trail however Peru has plenty more to offer including so many sights and...
July 2011 is going to be amazing for two reasons. First of all, the month will have five full (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) weekends. This only happens once every 823 years. Secondly, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to, will be celebrating its 100-year re-discovery anniversary.
That’s...
Chichen Itza, a Mayan archaeological site
Chichen Itza is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites of the Mayan Culture located at a relatively short distance from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Today we can admire what was their impressive religious civic complex: a great plaza surrounded by elegant decorated buildings; to the east the “Warriors Complex”, named this way for...
The Tijuca National Park is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Among the sights of the park, apart from the trails, caves and waterfalls, are famous landmarks such as Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, and Tijuca Peak, the highest point of the park, rising 1022 meters above sea level. The mountainous area includes areas of the Massif da...
Uruguay can be a forgotten country that many travelers pass over. Despite a coastline that runs for 410 miles and an area the size of Washington, too often the country is erroneously passed off as a suburb of Argentina.
Sure, both nations officially speak Spanish and have a passionate love for soccer, and both have locals who habitually sip mate...
If you tell someone you’re going to Peru, no doubt the first assumption he or she will make is that you’re going to Peru to see Machu Picchu – that iconic, 15th-century ‘lost city’ of the Incas that sits high in the mountains, contains a plethora of architectural mysteries, and is still one of the most recognizable stone sites...
