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Quila Quina: Magic Patagonian Shores of Lake

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:21:38 +0000

Situated 18 miles from San Martin Andes and in full Lanin National Park, Patagonia Argentina offers, once again, a dream landscape: beaches surrounded by cypresses twisted, forest and waterfall crystal. Half an hour by boat from San Martin de los Andes, Neuquén, and tourists and are seduced by the charms of Villa Quila Quina, in lands of the Mapuche Curruhuinca.

Once in the port side of the hill is the fan that blends in with the lake volcanic chutes. There is also a modern confectionery and a beach where kayaks are rented. Those who enjoy long walks, nothing better to visit the place along the coast as you can see the mountains, where you can find cypresses, oaks, pellín, Cohiba, radales, maitenes, raulíes and rosehip. Another place not to be missed is the cascade of Arroyo Grande, a source of carbonated mineral water.

The canyon of the cave paintings and the Lion, where cougars refuge for protection from wind intensity Puelche are other options worth a tourist visit.

If you are considering meet Quila Quina, San Martin de los Andes there are nice hotels and inns to stay. These include the Caupolicán, Le Village, The Farmhouse and The Cheminée. If going by car, a good option is installed on the camping Quila Quina, where you can enjoy a tea lounge, restaurant and barbecue on the banks of river.

Huayanay Stone Forest

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:43:20 +0000

This majestic structure of rocks reach an altitude of 1,300 m and to reach it we must rise for 15 minutes, from the top you can scan the horizon and see the beautiful mountain surroundings.

This beautiful place is located near the town of Huayanay, belonging to the district Paucará, Acobamba Province, Huancavelica region, the geology here is take some licenses, forming stone forests of singular forms, due to constant water erosion, the wind and sun. These beautiful landscapes are ideal for nature tourism, spending the day around the area, different excursions in the existing trails and you can also make the practice of adventure sports like rock climbing.

These huge stone forests resemble monks gathered up and reach the distance of two miles and crossed by the river Huayanay, you can make the journey for both banks of the river, enjoying the breathtaking scenery, also include the existence in the area of remnants of cave paintings that increase their attractiveness coupled with the easy friendliness of its people, usually used for agriculture and livestock, are also good craftsmen.

To reach Huayanay, starts from the city of Lima on a trip that lasts between 13 and 15 hours of travel, until you reach the village and from there to Paucará Huayanay, you can hire a taxi, the journey is half an hour, if you can camp on the outskirts of the village or seek accommodation in the community.

The caves of Jeita, Lebanon

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:12:39 +0000

Considered one of the natural wonders and a miracle of nature, Jeita caves are located about 20 kilometers from Beirut, capital of Lebanon, in the valley of Nahr el Kalb, is a complex of caves formed by two stone caves limestone.

With a length of 6 200 meters long, through which a river runs underground, these caverns were decubiertas the year 1836 and made available to the public in 1958, made up of two levels, the upper level can be visited on foot and the bottom in small boats.

The stunning stalactites and stalagmites, we offer spectacular views, which in the crystallization process have been forming silhouettes of huge mushrooms, giant limestone orchids rosacea, animals and left the rest to your imagination.

Jeita Caves is one of the major tourist attractions of the country to get there travelers can do it by cable car or they can opt for ground transportation, the train that takes you to higher levels. In the main gallery of the top shows a beautiful landscape of domes and pillars formed by stalactites.

If you have the courage, you can make the journey in the bottom in small boats guided by trained and knowledgeable about the caves, natural scenery here is fantastic as stalactites and stalagmites forming blend impressive figures that are reflected in the clear waters of the cave, it can be seen also canyons and crevices.

The beauty of this place is extraordinary and worth making a trip to meet this wonder of nature.

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Tourism in Tasmania, Australia

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:32:34 +0000

Also known as the Bay of Fire, is located southeast of Australia, is a major tourist site where you can make your travel and tourism has to offer to those who visit, beautiful natural landscapes, places Paradise of pristine countryside.

Tasmania is a state of Australia separated from the mainland, thanks to the variety of climates that owns, has spawned a variety of unique species of flora and fauna found only in this area. It abounds largest marsupial species diversity among which the Tasmanian devil and recently discovered new marine species in the marine reserves in Tasmania and Huan fracture, confirming the important biodiversity of the ocean region and could find himself 80 seamounts, submarine canyons and coral 145 two-meter height of two thousand years old.

The area of the west coast of Tasmania is the most prosperous of this state and is the most popular destination for tourism, their cities are princial Burnie and Devonport, full of great attractions and beautiful beaches preferred by surfers, the geological fault characteristic of this region is the site must see for tourists, visiting the caves near Mole Creek, or natural parks and Roky Narawntapu Cape, within the state of Tasmania there are many parks and wilderness areas full nature .

Tasmania is one of the most beautiful places in Australia, where nature has lavished providing it with many charms, as idescriptible beautiful landscapes, clear water lakes, coasts where beaches are the delight of surfers who enjoy its spectacular waves , waterfalls, virgin forests, quiet bays, small islands with their own biodiversity.

Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, located near the estuary of the River Derwent, is a modern city with a lot of activity where fun, entertainment are everywhere. The next most important Laucentont which lies further north of the island.
Port Arthur is another of the attractions for tourism, where there are ruins colonial city that was created especially for highly dangerous prisoners.

When you travel to Australia be sure to visit Tasmania is now one of the most beautiful places for sightseeing, especially in any month of the year, except for the winter months which is usually very cold and can not be made outdoor activities.

Arriving in Tasmania is very easy, it can arrive on scheduled flights that take place daily from Melbourne and Sydney. But if you enjoy the route, you can use the ferry services from Port Phillip Bay and across the Bass Strait to reach this beautiful island in the port of acoderando Devenport, where you can enjoy the natural goodness and the friendliness of its people.

We must emphasize that the ferry will find all necessary amenities, from accommodation, shops, travel agencies, including game rooms, bars and nightclub, also tourist information on the island of Tasmania.

Tasmania is a place on Earth to care for and enjoy, a place where respect for the environment is present at all times and that anyone who goes out visiting she must be aware of this gift of nature.