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Albania

10 Historical Places in Colombia to Visit

10 Historical Places in Colombia to Visit

 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…

 Rio De Janeiro

Everything you need to know before visiting Parque Lage

Located at the foot of the imposing Christ the Redeemer and framed by the jungle of the Tijuca National Park, Parque Lage is one of the most charming corners of Rio de Janeiro. With a perfect combination of history, nature, and culture, this destination is a must-stop for those visiting the city. If you are planning your trip, it's important you…

 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…

 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…

 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…

 Tilcara

Pucará De Tilcara, Stone Ruins Of A Tribe Of Warriors, Argentina

Pucará de Tilcara is a fortress built by the tilcaras at a strategic point on the Quebrada de Humahuaca, in the Province of Jujuy, Argentina (aborigines decided to fix their residences on the top of hills or difficult access plateaus). It is located 1 km south of the city of Tilcara, on a hill, 80 m high/next to Guasamayo River and the Rio Grande…

 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…

 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…

 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…

 Puerto Natales

Milodón Cave Prehistoric Evidences In Chile

The Milodon Cave, also called Eberhard Grotto, measures 80 meters in length, 200 meters deep and 30 meters high. It is located 24 km north to Puerto Natales, in southern Chile. At the entrance there is a fiberglass milodón replica and a museum with paleontological, archaeological and morphological history of the area, At the natural monument…

 Nazca

Nazca, A Mysterious Legacy In Peru

The Nazca Lines are one of humanity's greatest enigmas. Located in the Peruvian desert, these massive figures, only visible from the air, have sparked various theories, ranging from religious rituals to extraterrestrial landing strips. The lines form geometric shapes, animals, and human figures, some up to 370 meters long. They were created by the…

 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…

 Santiago De Chile

Isla Negra And Pablo Neruda

When you talk about Pablo Neruda, it comes to mind Isla Negra. This island, located on the south shore of Valparaiso, offers many attractions for tourists. The weather of this place allows practicing different outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking or different sports. This area has an important cultural and natural patrimony, and some of…

 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…

 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…

 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 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…