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Caballo City : Natural Tourism in Peru

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:45:14 +0000

Caballo is a city surrounded by a huge jungle landscape, part of the Province of Ramón Castilla in the Loreto region, Peru, is located at 311 km from the city of Iquitos, on the right bank of the Amazon River in the gorge of Caballococha , close to the trapeze Amazon to get it 2 days we travel by boat or air access from Iquitos. Both the city and across the province play an important role in communicating border with neighboring countries such as Brazil and Colombia.

The city has the basic facilities to serve tourists visiting the place. The area has high biodiversity (ecosystems, species and genetic material of great importance), natural beauty and an indigenous population comprising different ethnic groups that make up one of the attractions of great interest to foreign and domestic tourists, tourism in the area has been increasing each year, which has determined that the use of resources is orderly and responsible to lead to an acceptable conservation of these resources, you should also mention that the authorities committed to the sector have been forced to provide better quality tour packages, giving priority to ecological tourism, promoting the conservation of areas important to exploit its resources.

The city’s cuisine is based on the variety of fish, forest and wild animals and insects in their area, which are prepared with a variety of dishes, among which will name the Inchicapi, the John, sarapatera,Tacacho, timbuche, the patarashca, the jerky, the girl juane, among other delicacies typical of the forest.

Another places to visit near the city is Lake Cushillococha, located 6 km south of Caballo and near the borders with Colombia and Brazil for only 3 hours drive. In the dry season is accessible on foot from Caballococha, in time of increasing the lake is accessed only by river. This lake is a tributary of the Amazon River, where you can do canoeing, hiking, fishing or swimming. Its waters, relatively dark and up to 8 m deep, are rich in various dolphin species such as gray and red (river dolphin), shad, and yulilla boquichico. Along its banks live Cushillococha native community, an ethnic Ticuna, who are engaged in subsistence agriculture, hunting, gathering and fishing are also skilled craftsmen and manufacture fiber and JICRA chambira hammocks, woven bags species chambira fiber.

Please make eco-tourism and enjoy the scenic beauty of the jungle, Caballococha welcomes you with its charm and simplicity of its people.

Tourist routes and promotion in the Iquitos area

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:41:39 +0000

Located in the Region of Loreto, Maynas province, districts of Iquitos and San Juan, natural circuit and medium distances. This circuit has the backbone to the Botanical Gardens – The Arboretum located in the hamlet Huayo Puerto Almendra, land that belongs to the National University of the Peruvian Amazon UNAP, that through the Faculty of Forestry develops teaching and research forest.

BIODAMAZ Project, Peru-Finland supports the strengthening of the Botanical Garden – Arboretum The Huayo for the conservation of plants of economic importance and scientific, as protected area conservation in situ and ex situ conservation of biological diversity, from the collection of endangered species that are biologically and economically important, and the promotion of sustainable tourism development.

Also form the villages of Zungarococha circuit, Puerto Almendra, Nina Rumi Mishana Allpahuayo Biological Station of Research Institute of the Peruvian Amazon IIAP. All these villages have rich natural and cultural landscape.

Tourist route:
Day 1: Iquitos (Plaza de Armas) Zungarococha Puerto Almendra Arboretum The Huayo Mishana Caserio Caserio Nina Rumi.
Day 2: Caserío Mishana Allpahuayo Biological Station (IIAP), Iquitos (Plaza de Armas).
Total travel distance: 104 km.
Journey time: 2 days / 9 hours away (according to the visitors who wish to stay overnight at Nina Rumi and Mishana).

From the center of the city of Iquitos and from the main square, paved road until km 4.5 on the road Iquitos – Nauta, and then by dirt road to the village land as a vehicle Zungarococha motocarro, taxi, combi, or 4 x 4 truck. Zungarococha hamlet to hamlet of Puerto Almendra, where the Botanical Gardens – The Arboretum Huayo (seen target) is moved by dirt road on land vehicle.

Continue by road from the village to Nina Rumi Puerto Almendra, where you can stay overnight to continue towards the village of Mishana by river in slider 150 HP. From the village of Mishana to the Biological Station of IIAP Allpahuayo by walking trail, made a break in Agua Blanca, reaching the goal after walking for about 5:30 hours by trail.

Biological Station is at the 26.8 km road will Nauta Iquitos Iquitos or main square, paved road all using different types of vehicles including motocarro, taxi, freezer, or 4 x 4 truck.

We recommend carrying a flashlight, binoculars, camera, camcorder.
Attire: coat or raincoat, boots, hat, visor cap, backpack, sleeping bag, bathing suit, appropriate clothing for tropical jungle, polo shirt or long sleeve. Clothing should be green or pastel colors, fluorescent colors or avoiding bright colors.
Precautions: Follow the instructions in the guide, keep in mind that the journey there is neither electricity nor telephone, do not recommend bringing children.
Forecast: Insect repellent, personal medicines, anti-venom (optional) are recommended for drinking water en route.
For canoeing, canoe rental is required to local people, and is recommended to wear a lifejacket.

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.

Chiloe, southern tourism in Chile

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:10:28 +0000

Chiloé is a beautiful spot close to southern Puerto Montt in Chile, 90 miles, comprised of a series of small islands where nature has lavished on beauty, where one can see steep areas, cliffs, rivers and lakes, beautiful beaches and lush forests.
The maritime landscape that gives us Chiloé is of extraordinary beauty, inviting us really a holiday for these dream places. A striking architecture of its churches and some houses located on the seashore, palafito style.

The activities to be performed on the island are water sports like diving, fishing and boat trips through the various smaller islands. The name of this archipelago is due to the abundance of gulls chelles calls. The small islands are linked together by side channels.

Chiloé is accessible by air is the fastest way, or you can use the shuttle from Pargua, to cross the Chacao channel to reach it. In Chiloé there are different places you can visit as part of its tourist trip to the archipelago, from rural villages to allow contact with nature and the different resources provided by the sea, fishing harbors and beautiful places where lovers of the whales may watch in comfort in their natural environment.

One of the recent activities on the island, is agrotourism in which families engaged in farming and artisanal fisheries, share their homes with visitors to share their experiences and their culture, an initiative that is paying off.

But you can also taste the typical cuisine, whose diet is based on the consumption of native potato varieties which include great tasting, which associated with marine products such as fish and seafood, and meats, delicious dishes result where reveals their ancestral customs. Among the most outstanding dishes are the ribs, grills, dishes based on salmon and popular curanto food cooked with hot stones in a pit made on land with various marine products.

Peru destination for nature lovers

admin — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:23:57 +0000

Peru is a country with a great variety of climates and landscapes of exotic nature, where there are archaeological remains of great historical value, making it a paradise for those who love nature.

Peru has the largest number of protected natural areas in the world, covering 14 percent of the country’s territory, has various areas declared by UNESCO as a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and the temple of Chavin.

Peru offers the tourist who visit enjoy the privilege of a diverse nature, it is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world with 84 geographical areas of life of the 117 that exist in the world, has 62 natural areas shaped by parks, reserves, sanctuaries, reserved areas, national and historical sanctuaries, game reserves and protected forests.

Peru has the largest number of exotic bird species worldwide, to date there have been 1 820 species of which 300 are endemic have not been seen elsewhere in the world.

Birdwatching enthusiasts in Peru found the perfect place to watch the most spectacular and beautiful birds on earth, rare birds and original. Peru also possesses a great variety of orchids that are estimated at 3 000 species present in the territory, most of them grow in the tropical forests of the ridge of mountains and cloud forests.

In the Peruvian coast from the north starting in Tumbes, there are beautiful beaches, rolling hills, rugged mountains and vast concourses, Tumbes notable for the attractive not only its beaches but also because of the extensive mangrove forest where the sea and the river form a unique environment to host a great diversity of aquatic invertebrates.

In the area of the eastern Andes is the Abiseo River National Park where there are a number of petroglyphs and the ruins of Pusharo Mameria, archaeological rstos not yet been studied.

Samiria Pacaya is another attraction that offers travelers Peru to nature lovers, is the largest protected natural area and is also known as the Forest of Mirrors, there the visitor can enjoy boat rides on Pacaya and Samiria rivers.

Another major park is the Cordillera Azul Park located in the transition area between the Andes and the Amazon, its importance is due to the biological diversity existing in the area and is shared by four regions has been recognized as the third largest national park.

In the center of Peru’s Huascaran National Park is designated as World Heritage in the year 1985, located in the center of the highest tropical mountain chain in the world, developed in it different species like the condor, the vicuña, deer white-tailed, the Andean fox and other important species.

In southern Peru is the Manu National Park, also declared a World Heritage Site, in many tribes that inhabit it have no contact with the world, there are 20 000 species of plants, 1 200 species of birds and 200 species of mammals and many reptiles, amphibians and insects.

In the region of Puno is located in the Titicaca National Reserve where the vast beauty of the landscape is lovely in her live 100 species of land birds and waterfowl, many of which are migratory, the reeds growing in it is the habitat of five native species