All Entries in the "South America" Category

"Alabama, Sweet home Alabama" – This is what every local citizen feels about his hometown which is not only the prosperous state of United States, but also a best abode to work and live. Named in the memory of the Alabama tribe, Alabama is the dazzling city which is truly captivating in its scenic surroundings and offers the best opportunities to rest and rejuvenate. Planning for a vacation to United States? Then don’t forget to visit this beautiful state and city of United States where every traveler is treated as a guest by the local citizens. This city is filled with supportive citizens who take a stride to extend their help to every new traveler coming to Alabama. Before you book your air tickets to Alabama, let’s check out some happening places which are worth visiting in this city. 1)  [...]

The Brazilian city of Manaus is located on Rio Negro; the city has a population of around 2.5 million. You can get into the city by plane. The city is 2200 Km away from the capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and you will need around 4 hours for reaching Manaus from the capital city. If you are coming from North America, a direct airplane ride will take you to Manaus much faster compared to the backtracking rides via Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. If you are visiting the city from Europe, you will need to reach either North America or Central America first and then take the flight to Manaus. The most well known Airlines offering flights to Manaus are: Copa Airlines, United Airlines, Azul Airlines etc. To make a journey a little more exciting, you can opt for boat rides for reaching Manaus. This  [...]

Nestled in northern Patagonia is the archaeological site called Monte Verde that stretches in a partially decayed foliaged (peat) marsh accessible from Santiago after traveling for 500 miles. Discovered recently in 1997, the site pre-dates the establishment of the Clovis culture (a prehistoric Paleo-Indian one), which has fractured the basis on which the modern archaeologists have grasped about how the American continent was inhabited. According to the believed theory on how people settled in America, the Clovis culture is regarded as the America’s first culture. However, this theory has received a set back because of the existence of Preclovis sites such as Monte Verde, Paisley Caves, and Arlington Springs all of which leading finally to the acceptance of Preclovis. Coming back to Monte  [...]

Tierradentro refers to the national archaeological park in the Cauca’s Inza province in Colombia where a plethora of pre-Columbian subterranean temples as well as hypogea are the main attractions. Belonging to the 6th to 9th centuries AD, these ruins of the park are dispersed across many archeological zones that are Alto de San Andres, Alto del Duende, Alto de Segovia, Alto del Aguacate (Avocado Hill), and El Tablon. Tierradentro is located at a distance of 100 km from Popayan that is the capital. A majority of the temples are entered via a spiral staircase from the west, which descend up to 8 m after which you can enter into the major chamber linked to many more chambers that are the homes of a carcass. If you explore the classic hypogeum, you will find that it has walls that have become  [...]

Welcome to the mighty fortress of Cuzco! Literally meaning Satisfied Falcon in Quechua and also termed as Saqsaywaman, Sacsayhuaman refers to ruins of the giant fortress featuring layered walls. Nestled at the confluence of the Cuzco and San Cristobal districts, this was the capital of the Inca Empire as well as the venue of Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun. Sacsayhuaman is within the walking distance from Cuzco and is at a soaring height that is surprisingly more than Machu Picchu. This citadel overlooks the Cuzco city and so is among the breathtaking sights in the Parque Arqueológico de Sacsayhuamán that is a national park holding many more ruins. The reason why its called fortress is due to the fact that it is located high above Cuzco and boasts vast terrace walls. Nestled on the  [...]

Also known as Tiwanaku, Tiahuanaco refers to the ruined city that existed before the time of the Incan and is believed to be created by Viracoca, the Incan god who arose from the nearby sacred lake named Titicaca in Bolivia. Having ruled the Andean zone for 400 years, this ancient city is now the archaeological site boasting a myriad of monumental relics showing off the religious beliefs as well as the strong culture of the Incas who came later. For the tourists, there are magnificent temples, soaring pyramid, symbolic gates, temping monoliths, and peculiar face carvings seeming to be more of the aliens. As similar as the other megalithic ruins elsewhere, Tiahuanaco also holds a few most stunning architectural styles that adorn the monumental temples. Well, if you want to know the most outstanding  [...]

If you ever make a plan to tour Eucador, do allot some time to Ingapirca, the famous town in whose outskirts you will come across some intact Incan ruins. Exactly standing for the ‘Wall of Inca’, Ingapirca ruins are among the largest ones in the country although they are not as majestic as Chichen Itza or Machu Picchu. Most of the tourists take a chance to admire the ruins in their one-day trip while heading from the Cuenca city. Here, I need to tell you that several hotels in this city will offer you this trip; so, check that out! Shrouded in mystery! According to me, Ingapirca is still a splendid archaeological site to which the partially appealing scenery adds its own glow - the lonely hills of Southern Sierra. Despite the fact that several artifacts have been excavated, nobody  [...]

Peru is the hub of many elite Incan ruins of which one of the gems is Choquequirao that is perched in the high Andean ridge’s saddle above the running Apurimac River. Encircled by the majestic snowy peaks as well as dipping forested slopes, the ruined, but still fascinating city is an instigating instance of a stunning Inca ceremonial center that was devoted to the mountain gods, natural elements, and the river. No wonder why Choquequirao is dubbed as the ‘ Sacred Sister of Machu Picchu’ – thanks to the reflecting design as well as ceremonial similarities. Despite this discovery, this city is still an unfathomable site that remains the mystery of Incan history. As per one speculation, this city was a royal estate of the Emperor Topa Inca so as to challenge his father majestic province  [...]

Prominently regarded as the Christ of Peace, Cristo de la Concordia refers to a towering statue on the apex of the San Pedro Hill in Bolivia’s Cochabamba city, which is the third largest town in the state. In South America, this steel-and-cement effigy is the highest as well as the tallest carving of Christ. However, it is also likely to own the superlative degrees in the whole world. While seeing this, you might recall Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) in Rio. However, Although the Bolivia one is a little taller although is lesser known. In addition, in comparison, the locals are of the opinion that this one is more adorable because of the face exhibiting more human characteristics and that his hands here appear as if the lord is ready for the friendly hug. Both Cristo de la Concordia  [...]

Welcome to the national park of atolls, cays, and islets! Yes, this is what Las Roques is all about. With more than 40 islands, 300 rocks, 250 coral reefs, and countless serene coves as well as lush lagoons flanking the pellucid water, Los Roques is among the most splendid tropical destinations in the hemisphere. And now you know why this ecologically important destination is preserved as a national park. Officially known as the archipelago de Los Roques, it is a series of islands as well as untouched coral reefs in the Caribbean nestled at a distance of 166 km from Venezuela. Reaching Los Roques To arrive at Los Roques, there are only two ways of which the most spectacular is by air – thanks to the different blues of the waters present here. From Caracas, it is just a 40-minute flight  [...]

Each year Belem is filled with faith, joy, and cheerfulness when the festival of Cirio de Nazare pulls not only the locals, but also the tourists from all across the world. Belem is the key port in Brazil, situated just out of the Amazon and is famous for hosting this largest festival that is dedicated to the Our Lady of Nazareth, Virgin of Nazareth. The faith in worshipping Our Lady of Nazare was first born in Portugal wherein the Mother is believed to have rescued a nobleman as he was just about to fall with his horse into a cliff. Once this story was first told in Belem by the Portuguese, a new miracle took place in which a hunter was unbelievably saved in the Amazonian forest. This devotion to the Nazare Lady is now 200 years old and is certainly the most vital event in the state. Cirio  [...]