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Albania

10 Historical Places in Colombia to Visit

10 Historical Places in Colombia to Visit

 Buenos Aires

Cemeteries in Buenos Aires: which ones to visit and why

Buenos Aires has a unique way of engaging with its dead. Far from relegating them to obscurity, the city has made them part of its urban landscape. Walking through its cemeteries is like glimpsing the secrets of great patrician families, the icons of popular culture, and the monumental architecture that defies the passage of time. This article…

 Iguazu

Guarani Culture in Iguazu: 3 Key Historical Routes

En el extremo noreste de la Argentina, la ciudad de Puerto Iguazú , en Misiones, es mundialmente conocida por albergar una de las maravillas naturales del planeta: las Cataratas del Iguazú . Sin embargo, más allá del estruendo de las aguas de las cascadas, la región esconde otro tesoro igual de valioso: la cultura viva del pueblo guaraní , que…

 Cusco

Rainbow Mountain in Cusco: 7 curiosities you didn't know

Ya que sea un arcoiris plasmado en la tierra la convierte en una de las curiosidades más atractivas del mundo. Pero la Montaña de los 7 Colores de Cusco esconde detalles únicos que no todos conocen , y que la convierten en un verdadero espectáculo natural del Perú. No en vano una de las revistas más reconocidas del mundo incluyó este lugar en la…

 Rio De Janeiro

Maracana in Rio de Janeiro: 5 facts about the temple of Brazilian football

Rio de Janeiro is not just a destination that combines landscapes, music, culture, and history. It is also known as the capital of football, largely thanks to a mythical stage for Latin American and global football legends: the Maracanã Stadium. For decades, this temple has stood out as an unmissable icon for any football enthusiast. Below, five…

 Cusco

Cusco: 5 mythical characters and popular legends of Peru

Perú is a country of contrasts, where the Andes rise majestically and the Amazon rainforest harbors millennial secrets. Among its traditions, legends and mythical characters have a central place, connecting the present with ancestral roots. five characters and legends that are essential to know this rich mythología . With los tours y excursiones a…

 Lima

Archaeology and historical monuments in Lima: what to see?

Ubicada sobre la costa del Océano Pacífico, Lima es mucho más que el centro moderno y gastronómico de Perú. La capital de este país sudamericano es valorada por científicos de todo el mundo debido a sus monumentos históricos y rica historia arqueológica , que datan desde épocas prehispánicas hasta la época colonial. El valor arqueológico de la…

 Torres Del Paine

Why visit Torres del Paine

What's so special about Torres del Paine? It is one of the must-see tourist destinations in Chilean Patagonia. Thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy its geographical diversity and ecological variety. It is also a sign of the cultural identity of the original peoples. Located in the Magallanes region, in the extreme south of Chile,…

 Buenos Aires

5 mysterious places in San Telmo

San Telmo es un barrio con un pasado tan antiguo como fascinante. Sus calles adoquinadas, arquitectura colonial y rincones cargados de historia lo convierten en el destino ideal para quienes buscan adentrarse en la historia oculta de Buenos Aires . Este recorrido por lugares misteriosos en San Telmo te permitirá conocer leyendas y secretos que han…

 Iguazu

Discover the Best Restaurants with a Tango Show in Buenos Aires

There are certain places within Argentina that capture public attention. Sites where thousands of tourists choose to spend their vacations, with family, friends, or even alone. The chosen locations can be both man-made: inland cities, historic centers, and palaces. Although one can also aspire to explore natural paradises, such as the Perito…

 Buenos Aires

12 movies you have to see before traveling to Argentina

Movies are a great way to immerse yourself in the culture of a country and get to know it inside out before traveling to visit. Argentine cinema is an important part of our identity, for this reason, at Tangol we select 12 Argentine films that every traveler should see before visiting our country. We choose each Argentine film for its cultural…

 Ushuaia

Ushuaia history

Before answering the question of what to see in the city of Ushuaia, it's worth understanding how it earned the nickname "the city at the end of the world." Its story begins thousands of years ago, with the native peoples who inhabited the Fuegian archipelago, and continues today in every museum, viewpoint, and street of downtown. This guide walks…

 Mar Del Plata

Museo Municipal De Arte Juan C.Castagnino, Mar Del Plata

In 1980, the old summer house of traditional Ortíz Basualdo family became the headquarter of Juan Carlos Castagnino Municipal Art Museum. The magnificent villa that is currently historical heritage of the city of Mar del Plata, It is located on Stella Maris hill and surrounds the building designed by the architects Louis Dubois and Paul Paters.…

 Santiago De Chile

The National Museum Of Fine Arts Es A Unique Cultural Experience In Santiago De Chile

The National Museum of Fine Arts is a main center for dissemination of visual arts in Chile. Founded on September 18, 1880, under the name National Museum of Paintings, it is the first art museum in Latin America. Since 1910 it has occupied a building located in Forest Park, at Santiago city. The Palace of Fine Arts is a Chilean architect Emile…

 Cusco Iconic buildings

The Imposing Cathedral Of Cuzco To Reveal God To Incas

The Cathedral of Cuzco or Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption is the main temple of the city of Cuzco, in Peru and houses the headquarters of the Diocese of Cuzco. The Cathedral Basilica of Cuzco, next to the Temples of the Triumph and the Sagrada Familia make up the Cathedral Complex, is located in the northeast sector of the…

 Montevideo

Teatro Solis Is A Beautiful Theatre In The Heart Of Montevideo, Uruguay

The Solís Theater is a theater and music hall located in the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. It is one of the main rooms in the country, after almost 160 years, is the primary center of the region's musical and cultural performances. From the National Comedy and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Montevideo, to the Cultural Center of Music and Pro Opera,…

 Buenos Aires

The Incredible Cathedral Of The City Of Buenos Aires

Located in the iconic Plaza de Mayo , the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires is one of Argentina’s most impressive historic buildings. This architectural icon blends neoclassical styles with baroque details in its interior, making it a unique gem within the city's religious and cultural heritage. History of the Buenos Aires Cathedral The…

 Iguazu

History of the Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio

The Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio are located in the northeast of the province of Misiones , they are the most emblematic reductions of the Society of Jesus in America and those in the best state of restoration are from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. In 1984 they were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The ruins are located in the…

 Arequipa Culture

Saint Catherine's Monastery, Arequipa, Peru

The Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, or Saint Catherine's Convent, is a religious tourist complex located in the historic center of Arequipa, Department of Arequipa, Peru. The citadel was located in the south of Peru in the city of Arequipa founded on September 10, 1579 and located in an area that stands out for its natural beauty, cozy…

 Lima

The Larco Museum In Lima, A Pleasant Moment Of Learning

There is a must if you are in Lima, The Larco Museum was founded in 1926 and is located in the District of Pueblo Libre, in Lima. It exhibits galleries that show 3000 years of pre-Columbian Peru history development. The Larco Museum is inside a colonial house that dates from eighteenth century, which was built on a seventh century pre-Columbian…

 San Juan

Ischigualasto "site Where The Moon Rests", Argentina

Ischigualasto is also known as "The Valley of the Moon". it is a National Park declared a Natural World Heritage by Unesco. It is an arid place that preserves fossils of dinosaurs, dating back more than 200 million years ago. It is full of rocks and colorful formations, which over years have been sculpted by the wind and water, which have carved…

 Lima Culture

Pachacamac “soul Of Earth, The One That Animates The World”. Lima, Peru.

Pachacámac was the main sanctuary of the central coast for more than thousand years and their temples were visited by crowds of pilgrims on the occasion of the great Andean rituals, as Pachacámac was a successful oracle able to predict the future and control movements of the earth. People from all the Andes also came to the sanctuary of Pachacámac…

 Cusco Culture

Machu Picchu, Mysterious Past On Heights Of Earth

Located in Peru, in the Andes, at 2,430 meters above sea level, Machu Picchu seems to emerge from the jungle. This spectacular site was built on a rocky ridge surrounded by steep ravines, covers approximately 13 km². It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983. It is impossible to know with absolute certainty the origin of Machu Picchu. But most…

 Buenos Aires

THE RECOLETA CEMETERY

Recoleta Cemetery is one of the most visited sites in Buenos Aires, and also one that raises the most questions before a visit: who's buried there, how much the entrance costs, whether it's worth joining a guided tour, and what to do in the neighborhood afterward. This guide answers each of those questions with the detail you need to plan your…

 Lima

Lima, the capital of the future that does not forget its past

In the city of Lima, the past is respected but you can find the perfect harmony between tradition and contemporary architecture. Walking through its streets is to admire its churches, archeological sites and large houses with balconies that coexist with modern buildings. In 1991, its Historical Center was declared a World Heritage Site: its…

 Buenos Aires

History of argentine Polo

The Argentine Open Polo Championship, the Triple Crown, and gold medals are traditions of polo in Argentina. These competitions are highly significant in the country. Polo is a sport with a rich history in Argentina. Names like Mariano Aguerre, Alberto Pedro Heguy, Juan Martín Nero, Gonzalo Pieres, and Facundo Pieres are well-known in polo. Pablo…

 Tucuman

Casa de Tucumán

In every corner of the Casa de Tucumán you can breathe history and this is due, nothing more and nothing less, for being the cradle of the Independence of the Argentine Republic. Currently, it is the traditional c enter for celebrations every July 9 and works as a museum, where costumes and furniture of the time are exhibited. We want to tell you…

 Buenos Aires

Jorge Luis Borges: The Master Of Fictions

STORIES, ESSAYS AND POEMS MAKE UP HIS PROLIFIC WORK. TODAY, 25 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH, WE REMEMBER HIM THROUGH HIS LIFE AND HIS TEXTS TO SPREAD THE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE OF READING IT. THE MILESTONE . THINK ABOUT THE ARGENTINE LITERATURE IS TO AUTOMATICALLY THINK OF A NAME: JORGE LUIS BORGES. HIS WORK IS A HINGE IN THE LETTERS OF OUR COUNTRY FOR…

 Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Makes History

COLONIZATION, INVASION, RESISTANCE AND LIBERATION ARE THE LANDMARKS THAT MARK THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF BUENOS AIRES. FOR CURIOUS TRAVELERS, HERE GOES THE BIRTH OF THE TOWERING QUEEN DEL PLATA . FIRST TRIED. THE THE FIRST FOUNDATION OF THE CITY DATES FROM 1536 AND WAS PROMOTED BY THE SPANISH PEDRO DE MENDOZA, WHO CAME TO THIS SIDE OF THE WORLD IN…

 Buenos Aires

Pulperías: A Past Present

CONCEIVED AS SUPPLY CENTERS IN THE 19TH CENTURY, THESE VENUES SOON BECAME SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR GAUCHO-MAKING. TIME PASSED, BUT THE CUSTOMS AND LEGENDS REMAIN IN FORCE WITHIN ITS WALLS. & NBSP; IN THAT STRAIGHT LINE THAT THE PAMPA DRAWS TO DELIMIT THE SKY FROM THE EARTH, BUILDINGS AS OLD AS THE HOMELAND EMERGE ON THE HORIZON. ANCHORED IN A TIME…

 Buenos Aires

El Barolo, That Divine Comedy

OPENED IN 1923, THE BUILDING COMMEMORATES THE FAMOUS WORK OF DANTE ALIGHIERI. IN ITS ROUTE, ARCHITECTURE, LITERATURE AND MYSTICISM COMBINE UNTIL ELEVATE THE SOUL BEYOND THE ROOFS OF BUENOS AIRES. ENTER HORNS AND SMOG, IN THE MOST TRADITIONAL AVENUE OF BUENOS AIRES, A LAY TEMPLE IS HIDDEN FROM VIEW: A PLACE WHERE TIME STANDS STILL AND SPACE IS…

 Buenos Aires Iconic buildings

The Kavanagh Building, Rationalism And Feelings

IT WAS THE FIRST APARTMENT TOWER, IN ADDITION TO BEING FOR YEARS THE TALLEST SKYSCRAPER IN LATIN AMERICA. ITS WALLS MAINTAIN A SIMPLE GEOMETRY, BUT ITS FOUNDATIONS HOLD VOLUPTUOUS EMOTIONS. OPENED IN 1936 THE KAVANAGH BECAME THE TALLEST SKYSCRAPER IN SOUTH AMERICA AND THE FIRST APARTMENT BUILDING WITH CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, SWIMMING POOL AND…

 Buenos Aires

Colon Theater

There are emblematic spots in the city of Buenos Aires , places that one must almost obligatorily visit if the goal is to thoroughly understand the country's culture. The list of such places can be diverse, for example: the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Barolo Palace , the Casa Rosada, and the Cabildo . Like any major city, the Argentine capital…