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La Isla Grande de Chiloé is located 1186 kilometers from Santiago and 90 kilometers from Puerto Mott, among the main attractions are its wooden architectural structures as well as the stilt houses their churches declared a World Heritage Site. The customs of its inhabitants are a mixture of mythology and Catholicism, the people are very friendly and affectionate.

To reach the island of Chiloé from Puerto Montt, head southwest toward Pargua where you take the ferry to cross the Chacao Channel to the island.

By Plane

It is the fastest way to get to Puerto Montt and Chiloé then access the nonstop trip takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes there at least four flights daily.

By Bus

The trip takes 17 hours from Santiago to Castro. There is a good level of service and comfort in buses with seat-bed semi.

By Car

To reach Puerto Montt from Santiago to take Route 5 south the journey takes approximately 13 hours, then he should go southwest toward Pargua where you take the ferry to cross the Chacao Channel to the island the journey takes about 25 minutes.

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San Carlos de Bariloche is located in the province of Black River in the heart of the Nahuel Huapi National Park and the Lake Nahuel Huapi.

It is a city almost indefinable in one word. Only the harmony achieved on very different aspects get crack. One of eternity exceptional and specific cultural events are inserted into this balanced collection of qualities.

Located at 1,640 kms of the City of Buenos Aires, San Carlos de Bariloche awaits us with nature and beautiful landscapes. With large infrastructure of hotels and restaurants that originated more than eight decades.

This beautiful city is not only a must for students in their final year journey, but also Bariloche welcomes guests from around the world who enjoy its privileged landscapes, tourist services and facilities of a major ski resorts of the continent , Cerro Catedral. (more…)

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When the first rains and the onset of winter announce next cold days, close to Lima, we expect a variety of destinations to offer sun and relax.

A 105 km from Lima, Sing and Obrajillo ahead with delicious food and beautiful scenery and if you prefer something more adventurous: the Cordillera de la Viuda and their routes are ideal sites for those who prefer hiking.

South-east of Lima, after spending an entire day enjoying the adventure of canoeing on the river Cañete, walk the top of Lunahuaná and taste its delicious cuisine, we head toward the Nor Yauyos and admire a wonderful Landscape: Lara, VITIS And Huancayo ahead for a minimum of three days to spend unforgettable days of relaxation and adventure.

To the south there are several possibilities: the Villa Wetlands, a protected area near Lima, the impressive archaeological site of Pacahacamac and further south, and its miraculous waters Chilca curing many diseases, Azpitia and shrimp, Cañete, Chincha and rich gastronomy, El Carmen, the capital of black folklore, Paracas and the Ballestas Islands and the Reserve of the same name. Somewhat further south and for those who have more time: Ica and Huacachina lagoon invite us to enjoy the desert and its enigmatic Nazca Lines and its archaeological remains as aqueducts, Walls, and Chauchilla Cahuachi.

For those who only have one day: the small north gives us more possibilities. The oldest city in America, Caral waits with its more than 5000 years of history yet to be discovered along with places such as still being studied and Rough Bandurria. If you have two or three days there are two possibilities: or head further north towards Casma, the city of eternal summer, where we expect impressive archaeological sites, such as Chankillo and Sechin or as unparalleled beaches and Las Tortugas Aldas, among many others. The other alternative is going by Sayan, go and meet and Huacahuasi Churín; emblematic places with hot springs that will revitalize health.

Another ideal destination for hiking and fresh air is Lachay LOMAS 105 km north of Lima. It is advisable to go in private and leave everything clean. Lachay is one of nature reserves remaining in the middle of the “civilization” and where many species nest in transit from north to south or south to north.

The so called “Norte Chico” • also offers entertainment including the Castle of Chancay and the beach Chacrimar with the buildings of the Hare Krishnas, Huaral with their fantastic fruit orchards and their enigmatic ruins of Rupac, access to which invites us to do a trek of some difficulty.

The Central Highway from Chaclacayo to Chosica and detour to Santa Eulalia offers green and relaxation, both the existing private clubs such as country restaurants open access. For adventure lovers from San Jeronimo de Surco trek routes of those who have some physical fitness, such as PALAKALA, Song, RAINBOW FALLS, Quebrada de HUAQUICHA, WATERFALL TUMBAPACHA, SAN MIGUEL DE VISO and for more trained, FORESTS OF ZARATE. Also Ticlio, located at 4818 m, offer us the chance to DOWN HILL biking, climbing in the snowy Anticona or simply enjoy the beautiful sight of glaciers, lakes and wonderful BRIDGE stove.

You see dear reader: there are many possibilities, so that the summer may surprise you again without visiting all these destinations that we have for this fall season – winter.

Tags: aqueducts, archaeological sites, cold days, las tortugas, oldest city in america, onset of winter, paracas

The coastal town of Hammamet is situated in the Gulf of Hammamet, about 70 km from Tunis. It is one of the main tourist resorts in the country, along with Yasmine Hammamet, a residential area full of hotels and resorts, completely dedicated to tourism and leisure activities.

The ancient city of Hammamet was founded in Roman times and is known as much for its beaches of fine white sand, and for its medina, one of the oldest in the country, where tourists can find all kinds of crafts, from carpets made Handwritten, shisha (pipes Tunisian), a silver and glass products.

That yes, if you are not accustomed to bargaining, it must be very careful with prices as sellers of posts in the medina, here and in general in the rest of the country, often triple and sometimes quadruple the price of their goods, as they expect the buyer to negotiate with them more affordable. (more…)

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