Posts tagged "mountains"

The Caribbean and the Spanish Main

"Cartagena"Who hasn’t heard of the romantic tales surrounding the Spanish Main? And the Pirates that plied the waters of the Caribbean, swashbuckling and riding the high seas? Of course part of the mysticism of pirate lore is that the Caribbean is a tropical paradise. Sparkling crystal water of soft white sands, warm tranquil weather and nature just a few steps away. Who wouldn’t be entranced?

Read more...

Be the first to comment - What do you think?
Posted by admin - June 6, 2012 at 9:31 pm

Categories: All Blog Posts, Attractions, Fun Things To Do, South America Uncovered   Tags: , , , , , , ,

Venezuela at a Glance

"Venezuela"Nowadays, Venezuela is becoming most known because of its eccentric and news-generating President, Hugo Chavez. But there is much more to this Caribbean nation than one man, of course. On the crossroads between the romanticized Spanish Main and the impenetrable vastness of the Amazon, there is a feast of activities and sites to see throughout Venezuela.

There are several well-known romantic vacation spots, such as Maracaibo and Curaçao (the latter being the namesake of a special spirit that is popular throughout South America). Most of the Venezuelan attractions are along the Atlantic coast, which is part of the Caribbean, and they are almost all stunning white beaches with palms waving in the breeze, hammocks swaying lazily with a travel snoozing under a straw hat. Across a small stretch of water are the Carabbean islands, with Trinidad and Tobago being the closest.

Read more...

Be the first to comment - What do you think?
Posted by admin - June 2, 2012 at 12:03 am

Categories: All Blog Posts, Attractions, Fun Things To Do, South America Uncovered   Tags: , , , , , , ,

Argentina at a Glance

"Argentina"Argentina is one of the most diverse countries in South America, and indeed, the world. Located on the southern part of the continent, it extends over three thousand miles from tropical rainforests and impenetrably arid deserts in the north to the frozen plains of Tierra del Fuego in the extreme south. It is bound to the west along the peaks of the Andes, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

Read more...

Be the first to comment - What do you think?
Posted by admin - May 22, 2012 at 11:04 pm

Categories: All Blog Posts, Attractions, Fun Things To Do, South America Uncovered   Tags: , , , ,