Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco's stone streets, epitomized by the Qoriacancha palace and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. In this high-altitude melting pot of Amerindian and mestizo culture, you'll find extraordinary textiles, lively summer festivals and archeological wonders.
Chile's Valle Central, a verdant valley tucked between the Andes and the coastal mountain ranges, has a mild climate and moist soil perfect for grape growing. Made up of four distinct wine regions, Maipo, Rapel, Curico and Maule, the area is criss-crossed by well-traveled wine roads. At the northern end of the valley is Maipo, the oldest of Chile's wine regions, famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon. At the opposite end is Maule, which still grows Pais, the first grape brought to South America.
The Maule Region (Spanish: VII Región del Maule, pronounced [ˈmau̯.le]) is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. Its capital is Talca. The region derives its name from the Maule River which, running westward from the Andes, bisects the region and spans a basin of about 20,600 km. The Maule river is of considerable historic interest because, among other reasons, it marked the southern limits of the Inca Empire.
Coordinates: 10°S 76°W / 10°S 76°W / -10; -76
Discover the best top things to do in Itapua Department, Paraguay including Mision Jesuita de San Cosme y San Damian, La Santisima Trinidad De Parana, San Jose Beach, Costanera de la Ciudad de Encarnacion Paraguay, Ruinas jesuiticas de Jesus de Tavarangue, Playa Tacuary, Plaza de Armas.
Discover the best top things to do in Chanaral, Chile including Pan de Azucar National Park, Caleta Chanaral de Aceituno, Plaza de Armas, Natural Tour Outdoor, Sitio Prioritario PERALILLO.
The inland city of Guadalajara is bursting with history and culture. Many attractions are in the city's historic center and in the neighboring city of Zapopan. Museums, parks and churches flourish alongside bullfights, rodeos and soccer (futbol). Nearby are the towns of Tequila, where the liquor of the same name is produced, and Tlaquepaque and Tonala, where artisans create an abundance of Mexican handicrafts. Mariachi, which originated in the area, is a common sight and sound in Guadalajara.
Discover the best top things to do in Atacama Region, Chile including Estadio El Cobre, Payantume Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Medanoso, Costanera de Huasco, Iglesia San Francisco, Plaza de Armas, Monumento a Juan Godoy, Parroquia Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria, Locomotora Copiapo, Orbicular Granite Nature Sanctuary.
Discover the best top things to do in Pisco, Peru including Ballestas Islands, Band of Holes, Moron Oasis, Museo Arqueologico Paracas, Plaza de Armas, Paracas National Reserve, Pisco Beach, Plaza de Armas, Culture Pisco, Petroglifos de Fuente de Oro Huancano.
In Peru's second-most populous city, aka "The White City," stunning colonial buildings made of pearly sillar stone vie for attention with the surrounding volcanoes and snow-capped peaks of the western Andes. Founded in 1540, it's a smorgasbord of mansions and museums. The top attraction, 215,000-square-foot Santa Catalina Monastery, is like its own city within a city, complete with fountains and cobblestone streets. Arequipa is the favorite base for visiting Colca Canyon and its massive condors.
Discover the best top things to do in San Jose de Maipo, Chile including Embalse El Yeso, Camino al Volcan, Termas Valle de Colina, Termas de Banos Colina, Plaza de Armas, Casa Chocolate Tienda Boutique, Cascada de las Animas.
Arequipa (Aymara: Ariqipa; Quechua: Ariqipa) is a region in southwestern Peru. It is bordered by the Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac and Cusco regions in the north, the Puno Region in the east, the Moquegua Region in the south, and the Pacific Ocean in the west. Its capital, also called Arequipa, is Peru's second-largest city.
Discover the best top things to do in Vicuna, Chile including Planetario Natural Alfa Aldea, Plaza de Armas, Iglesia de Inmaculada Concepcion, Pueblo de artesanos de Vicuna, Teatro Municipal, Torre Bauer, Postal De Entrada A Vicuna.
The "Mother of Cities" was founded in 1537, and declared independence from Spain in 1811. The charming historic section can be explored on foot. The friendly Paraguayan capital, gateway to the grassy Gran Chaco region, has long been a center of music, poetry and the arts, but only in recent years has Asunción been able to escape its long history of dictatorship rule. Sites to visit include Panteon Nacional de los Heroes, Casa de la Independencia and Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Asuncion.
Nickname(s): La Primera Ciudad (The First City)
The Coquimbo Region (Spanish: IV Región de Coquimbo, pronounced [koˈkimbo]) is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. It is some 400 km north of the capital, Santiago.
Discover the best top things to do in Huanuco Region, Peru including Cueva de Las Lechuzas, Parque Nacional Tingo Maria, Mirador Cruz de San Cristobal, Kotosh, Plaza de Armas, Catedral de Huanuco.
The inland city of Guadalajara is bursting with history and culture. Many attractions are in the city's historic center and in the neighboring city of Zapopan. Museums, parks and churches flourish alongside bullfights, rodeos and soccer (futbol). Nearby are the towns of Tequila, where the liquor of the same name is produced, and Tlaquepaque and Tonala, where artisans create an abundance of Mexican handicrafts. Mariachi, which originated in the area, is a common sight and sound in Guadalajara.
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