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| Newsletter, October 2008 |
 Peru Is New Latin American Boom, According To El MercurioA news article about Peru’s current economic and cultural development was recently featured in the Sunday supplement of Chilean newspaper El Mercurio. According to the report, Peru is living a unique moment: its economy is growing at nearly at 10 percent annually, its exports are soaring and the international media is praising its new writers. "Travel magazines recommend its charms, from the wild Amazonas to the refined Limean cuisine," the Sunday supplement says. In addition, it mentions that Lima, Peru's capital, is experiencing a property boom, like Caracas and Bogota, where the price per square meter has jumped in recent years. The article also notes details a literary boom which is receiving recognition from important media sources such as London’s Guardian or The New York Times, both of which praise the work of young Peruvian writers and site the strong presence of independent publishers as a significant factor in this upward trend. |
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Sumaq Hotel In Machu Picchu Gets 5 Star Rating After a meticulous evaluation made by the Regional Government of Cusco, through the Direction of International trade and tourism, the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel was proud to announce that on September 23rd, 2008 it received an official certification as a Five Star Hotel. Sumaq is only the second hotel in the history of Machu Picchu to accomplish all the requirements such as infrastructure, security, sanitation, services, etc, to ensure a five star rating. This Achievement comes in the wake of much commitment, dedication and effort to the total satisfaction of its clients and is a significant achievement for the hotel and the travel industry of Machu Picchu. |
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New Sunset Cruise Provides Volcano Views on Arenal Despite its remote location 35 minutes away from La Fortuna, La Mansion Inn Arenal boutique hotel offers the best view of the Arenal Volcano in the region. While the hotel itself sits on the far edge of Lake Arenal with no direct view of the volcano, a new sunset cruise provides guests the most unique vantage point of flowing lava from the foot of the volcano. The cruise is a new concept in the region and exclusively available to guests of La Mansion. The three hour cruise departs at 3:30 in the afternoon to skim the shores of the lake so guests can view the marine and wildlife in this remote region. Cheese, wine and refreshments are served, making for a comfortable, intimate atmosphere. After an hour, the boat arrives as the foot of the Arenal volcano, near the Rio Chiquito area, which is the ideal setting to view the streams of lava that constantly erupt from the volcano’s crater. Beautiful views of the sunset from the lake crown the boat’s lazy ride back to La Mansion. |
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More flights to Río Gallegos | Argentina Due to added pressure and traffic that the high season for tourists brings to the area, LAN airlines and Rio Gallegos authorities agreed that starting November 1st the airline will increase to a total of four daily flights between Buenos Aires and Rio de Gallegos in Santa Cruz. This agreement is initially scheduled for a period of 6 months in order sees if this increase can reduce the stress the high season is causing the airline and travelers. |
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The Construction of Txai Salvador starts in October The construction of the Salvador Txai Hotel is scheduled to begin in October. The hotel is slated to open sometime in 2010. The Txai Hotel’s calling card will be a unique blend of gastronomic specialties and a wide diversity of accommodations. The city hall of Salvador believes that this venture will contribute to revitalizing the downtown area of the city. |
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Enchanting Bird Island, Look but don’t touch Bocas del Toro, Panamá A mile and a half north of Isla Colon rests a small group of islands most visitors to Bocas Del Toro don’t take the time to see. Wreck Rock and Sail Rock are, as their names imply, large rocky projections that, for centuries, have been primarily know only as hazards to sailors. Bird Island, however - Isla de Los Pajaros - is an incredibly beautiful tropical isle. Bird Island is now a nationally designated bird sanctuary. Bird watching is done from boats only - setting foot on the island can cause irreparable damage to the resident birds` habitats and habits. Snorkeling is fine on calm days and swimming through the arches or riding through them on small waves in water taxis are thrills for the bravest visitors. |
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