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Route 40 Challenge - Argentina
The Route 40 Challenge is a race competition that will take place along route 40 from Cabo Virgenes (in the extreme south of the province of Santa Cruz) to La Quiaca, in the north. It will run April 11th through the 23rd, 2010 and be attended by professional and amateur drivers. It’s part of the celebrations for the Bicentennial May Revolution in Argentina. The route is nearly 5,000 miles, runs through eleven provinces in ten different stages. Not only professional drivers compete; registration is open to all motorists or motorcyclists who dare to accept the challenge. The organization expects to have 300 competitors, including trucks, motorcycles and quads. Route 40 was chosen for this because, "It´s in the path of national parks and has a great diversity of landscape," said Minister of Tourism, Enrique Meyer. Built in 1935, its path includes the Perito Moreno Glacier in Santa Cruz, El Bolson, in Rio Negro, Malargue in Mendozam Talampaya National Park in La Rioja, Calchaquíes Valleys in Tucuman and San Antonio de los Cobres, at the station for Train to the Clouds in Salta. Registration is open now at www.desafioruta40.com.ar and will end on January 25th, 2010.
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Peruvian Airlines Operations Underway – Peru |
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Angra dos Reis and the Train of the Atlantic Forest – Brazil |
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Earlier this month Peruvian Airlines officially informed travel agencies that their operations will begin on Oct 29th with two flights to Arequipa, AM and PM, followed two weeks later with flights to Tacna, and by the end of the year, to Cusco and Iquitos. Their rates will be flexible and refundable, and their goal is to operate intermediate routes in order to join as many cities in Peru as possible. They are also planning to have flights between Arequipa and Puerto Maldonado, a step to opening a door for new travel programs.
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ANGRA DOS REIS, BR - Considered one of the most attractive ecological paradises of Brazil, Angra dos Reis (Rio de Janeiro) will have the support of the Ministry of the Tourism (MTur) to receive more visitors in the next seasons with even more organization and quality. The most important project occurring there is the reactivation of the Train of the Atlantic Forest. The Train establishes connection between Angra, Barra Mansa and Rio Claro and is one of the products of the region with the greatest tourist potential, explained the local Major, Tuca Jordão. Projects of ambient sanitation, reformation of the wharf and the creation of the Unit of Conservation of the Ilha Grande will also be benefited by the National Programs.
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Peruvian Archaeologists Find 17 500-Year-Old Wood Statuettes in Chan Chan Citadel - Peru
TRUJILLO, PE - After several weeks of excavations, a total of 17 wood statuettes, each more than 500 years old, were found at Ñain An Palace located in the Chan Chan mud-built citadel (Trujillo province). |
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Cristobal Campana, Director of 110 Executing Unit, who is responsible for the restoration and conservation of the largest mud-built citadel in the world, stated that they found a total of 17 anthropomorphic wood statuettes, which are built into the ground and within a few vaulted niches in the sides of the ceremonial temple entrance. “We have found 20 vaulted niches, but only 17 statuettes. We believe that the missing 3 were removed by settlers before closing the temple,” he said. “This is the most important find in the last years performed by Peruvian archaeologists in Chan Chan citadel. At present, 16 specialists are performing restoration works in situ,” he added. He pointed out that these statuettes may have been placed in this area between 1350 and 1400 A.D., a period that belongs to the Chimu culture, largely developed in northern Peru.
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Pearl Archipelago Cruise - Panama |
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More Inca Structures Discovered In Ancient Convent in Cusco – Peru |
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The Isthmus of Panama is the link of land that connects North and South America, and this small cruise offers incomparable access to great flora & fauna, marine life and cultural encounters in Darien National Park. This versatile 174-foot vessel lodges 31 spacious cabins and 66 guests. It carries a fleet of Zodiacs, capable of launching at a moment's notice to view wildlife and to make remote landings. Stable and easy-to-handle kayaks and a complete range of snorkeling gear are also on board. With a limited number of travelers a team of naturalist guides will make your experience unique and unforgettable.
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CUSCO, PE - The archaeological research investigations in the convent of Los Agustinos in the city of Cusco, the location of a newly constructed Marriot Hotel, have led to the discovery of more structures from the ancient Inca society. Irwin Ferrandiz, head of the archaeological monitoring plan, explained that a recently discovered foundation consists of two walls that will be used to enhance the future hotel complex. Also found was an Inca tomb with four stone objects and ceramics inside. Ferrandiz remarked that the edification of the hotel is being adapted to the archaeological findings, to preserve them and put value in them.
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Inkaterra's Spa Appointed As Best Worldwide By Spa Magazine – Peru |
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A Boutique Revolution in All-Inclusive Travel Hits Costa Rica |
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MACHU PICCHU, PE - US-based Spa Magazine has appointed the Unu Spa Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel as the winner in the category of Favorite Resort / Hotel Spa - Central / South America in its Silver Sage Readers' Choice Awards for 2009. The readers of the magazine vote for their favorite spa worldwide, according to a press release issued by Inkaterra. The full list of winners will be announced in the November-December issue. Unu is an innovative concept of Spa, combining the Andean mysticism with the services of an urban spa. All the products used in Unu Spa are 100% natural, derived from local organic products, to offer a relaxing, sensual and spiritual experience to the guests, livinginperu.com reported.
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A large increase in the number of new, fully-staffed vacation homes in Costa Rica is offering travelers a care-free housing option without skimping on the quality. Starting in Guanacaste with the high-end Villa Buena Onda and spreading to popular coastal towns like Manuel Antonio and Punta de Vista (opening 2010), a handful of new rentals have been built as private resorts with industrial kitchens and staff quarters set to attend to groups of travelers. With all-inclusive prices averaging around $200 per person, Villa Buena Onda has become Costa Rica’s answer to clients seeking a luxurious all inclusive getaway, according to travel executive Richard Bexon. The success of the villa has not gone unheard and several new projects are set to open in the market in 2010, namely the Punta de Vista villa in Manuel Antonio. The villa, a family project, is truly turning into a work of perfection. Christien Johnson, co-visionary of the project, explained that the idea to run the villa as a full-service all inclusive property came about after noticing the lack of all inclusive properties in the region.
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Hidden Valley & the Conde Nast Johansens Award - Belize |
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Group From El Salvador Begins Expansion In Costa Rica. |
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CAYO, BZ - Hidden Valley in the Mountain Pine Forest area of Cayo in Belize was selected recently to join the Conde Nast Johansens collection. “Each luxury hotel and spa is selected for its dedication to the highest standards of comfort, unique personality, warmth and service, impressive facilities and surroundings. Each and every hotel that we feature is annually inspected,” said a representative of the company. Other hotels in this collection are the Mata Chica and Victoria House in Ambergris Caye - Belize, Ka'ana and Chaa Creek in Cayo – Belize, El Convento, Vista Real and Un paso por Antigua in Antigua – Guatemala, Pico Bonito in Pico Bonito National park (Honduras) and Mayoka Lodge and Barefoot Caye in Roatan Island – Honduras.
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SAN JOSE, CR - Group Agrisal from El Salvador has started its expansion process beginning with a hotel in Escazú (west of the capital) that will operate under the brand name Holiday Inn. The complex hotel project will cover 32,808 sq. feet and offer some 150 rooms. The goal of the hotel is to start operations next year. Its initial market will be corporate and business clients, but because of its proximity to Cima Hospital, it will also cater to medical tourism.
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