Archive for the ‘South America’ Category
La Paz, Bolivia – the City in the Clouds
La Paz, the capital of Bolivia is the highest elevated capital city in the world. Its ancient heritage and vibrant character make it one of the most fascinating cities in the entire Andes region and La Paz is indeed a true tourist gem. A fascinating mix of colors, music and markets, skyscrapers, old cathedrals as [...]
July 7, 2009
Posted in: South America
The Bizarre Tar Lakes – An Oddity of Nature
There are only a handful of asphalt lakes around the world. They are nature’s oddities and therefore attract a lot of attention. Tourists, paleontologists, politicians – all realize the true value of the bubbling tar lakes. Asphalt lakes are full of surprises. For years, scientists were trying to fully comprehend the conditions of their creation [...]
June 30, 2009
Posted in: South America
River Rafting in Colombia
With so much water running down the slopes of the mountains of Colombia, it is only natural that there be so many stages for engaging in the thrilling sport of river rafting, a discipline with remote origins in southern Africa, yet relatively new in Colombia.
June 8, 2009
Posted in: South America
Modest and Unforgettable – Paraguay in the Spotlight
Paraguay, still considered rather remote, is now luring tourists with a powerful variety of rare wildlife as well as the increasingly popular rural tourism – forget five star facilities and discover the ecofriendly paradise in the heart of South America.
May 12, 2009
Posted in: Central America, South America
Metropolitan Touring starts operations in Argentina
Roque Sevilla, president and CEO of Metropolitan Touring, is delighted to announce the company's expansion – with its own ground-services operations – to Argentina.
March 6, 2009
Posted in: South America
Argentina offers no-interest loans to boost tourism
By reuters.com | Dec 12, 2008 BUENOS AIRES – President Cristina Fernandez on Thursday unveiled a plan of no-interest loans to boost domestic tourism, the latest part of a stimulus package to help Argentina weather the global economic downturn.
December 12, 2008
Posted in: South America
Colombia promotes tourism and joins the cruise industry
By mercopress.com/etn | Dec 10, 2008 The Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias became this week an intermediate boarding port for Royal Caribbean International Southern Caribbean cruise circuit which was marked with the arrival of "Enchantment of the Seas."
December 11, 2008
Posted in: South America
Bolivia country report
By eTN | Sep 24, 2008 – The dialog that started on September 16 continues with tensions among government officials, the different Prefectos (State Governors) in the presence of international supporters in the city of Cochabamba. This dialog pretends to conclude the agenda between both parties after the oil taxes distribution theme has been already [...]
September 24, 2008
Posted in: South America
TSA issues advisory for travel to Venezu
By eTN | Sep 12, 2008 The US Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that the agency has been unable to assess security measures at international airports in Venezuela that serve as the last point of departure for non-stop flights to the United States.
September 12, 2008
Posted in: South America
IGUAZU ARGENTINA THE NEXT HOT DESTINATION
TORONTO, September, 2008 – Located in the Northern region of Argentina, the Province of Misiones is home to Iguazu Falls one of the most impressive displays of nature. This fascinating attraction is just one of many within the region, from the captivating Jesuit ruins to the colors of the untouched rainforest and the flavors of [...]
September 4, 2008
Posted in: South America