Shete Boka National Park is an area adjacent to Christoffel National Park, stretching nearly 10 km along the rugged, frequently battered northern coast of the island. The park contains approximately 10 small bays, known as nesting grounds for three species of sea turtles.
The Queen Emma Bridge is a floating bridge spanning St. Anna Bay on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. It connects the Punda and Otrobanda districts of the capital Willemstadt. The bridge is articulated and opens periodically to allow large ships to pass through.
Willemstad is the capital and largest city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The capital is notable for its imposing and vibrant colonial architecture. As of 2011, the city had 136,660 inhabitants.
Curaçao is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is an island nation located in the southern Caribbean Sea, specifically in the Dutch Caribbean. Curaçao comprises the main island of Curaçao and the much smaller, uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao. Its population was 155,826 in 2023.
The Community of Saint Martin is a French overseas territory in the Caribbean West Indies, located on the northern half of the island of Saint Martin, as well as several adjacent islets. The population was 32,489 in 2019. The capital and largest settlement is Marigot.
Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of North America. With a population of 58,477 as of June 2023 and an area of 34 km² (13 sq mi), the country comprises 44% of the southern part of the divided island of Saint Martin. The capital of Sint Maarten is Philipsburg.
The Parotte Ville Museum and Bird Garden embodies a passion for birds, plants, and history. Visitors and locals alike flock here to admire 26 different species and around 140 birds, including the sun-crested parrot – one of the world's friendliest and most colorful birds – and several sun-crested parrot hybrids found only in Parotte Ville, the pied parakeet, the black-headed parrot, and many more.
Punta Cana is a resort town in the far east of the Dominican Republic. It had a population of 138,919 in 2022. With over 50 km of white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, it offers the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, nature, and entertainment.
Downtown Punta Cana is an iconic destination that both tourists and locals alike want to visit. It is home to the successful Coco Bongo franchise, the Dolphin Discovery theme park, the Hard Rock Café, and other entertainment, dining, and leisure brands.
Saona Island is a 110 km² (42 sq mi) tropical island located 2.4 km (1.5 miles) off the southeast coast of La Altagracia Province in the Dominican Republic. The island is part of the Cotubanamá National Park. Saona is a dreamy tropical destination, where long stretches of white sand beaches and giant coconut trees seem to blend seamlessly into the shimmering turquoise waters. The island's population is 300.
San Miguel de Allende is located in the far east of the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. It is part of the Bajío region. Its population was 174,615 in 2020. San Miguel de Allende is a colonial gem nestled in the heart of Mexico. Its cobblestone streets, steeped in history and culture, and its architecture transport you back in time. San Miguel is renowned for its art, culture, cuisine, and romance.
Cuban Art Factory is an art gallery and club in Havana, Cuba. The Fábrica gallery and stage were established inside a former edible oil factory, and have since become known as one of Havana's leading nightclubs and art parties.
Chilpancingo is the capital and second-largest city of the state of Guerrero, Mexico. The city is situated at an altitude of 1,253 m (4,111 ft). In 2020, the population was 225,728. Pezuapan is an archaeological site located within the city of Chilpancingo. Archaeological remains found at this site span a total area of 4,000 m². The artifacts date from 650 to 1150 AD.
The Medellín Museum of Modern Art is a modern art museum located in the city of Medellín, Colombia. Its collection comprises over 2,000 works of modern and contemporary art, primarily Colombian, with a focus on art from the Antioquia region and a significant and growing presence of Latin American art.
Guerrero is one of Mexico's 31 states. It has a population of approximately 3.5 million and is located in southwestern Mexico. The magnificent city of Acapulco will forever be Mexico's premier recreational destination. World-renowned for its cliff jumpers, it's a place unlike anything you've ever known. This rugged coastline leads into the historic interior of Guerrero state.
Parque Explora is an interactive science museum in Medellín, Colombia. It houses the largest freshwater aquarium in South America, the Explora Aquarium. The museum features over 300 interactive attractions, as well as a 3D auditorium, a planetarium, a television studio, and a live animal enclosure.
Zacatecas is the main city of the municipality of the same name in Mexico and the capital of the state of Zacatecas. The city had a population of 138,444 in 2020. Zacatecas is a colonial gem with its monasteries, museums, churches, alleyways, legends, viceroy's palace, and a large mining industry.
Jalisco, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Jalisco, is one of 31 states, along with Mexico City, that make up Mexico's 32 Federal Territories. The state's population was 8,348,151 in 2020. The highest elevation in Nevado de Colima is 4,260 m (13,980 ft). The state capital and largest city is Guadalajara.
Guadalajara is the capital and most populous city of the state of Jalisco in western Mexico. According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 1,385,629, while the Guadalajara metropolitan area had a population of 5,268,642.
La Quemada is an archeological site, also known as Chicomoztoc. It is located in the Villanueva Municipality, in the state of Zacatecas, about 56 km south of the city of Zacatecas on Fed 54 Zacatecas-Guadalajara, in Mexico.
The Cave of Swallows, also known as Sotano de las Golondrinas in Spanish, is a massive natural cave located in the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. It is named after the thousands of white-collared swifts and green parakeets that nest inside the cave during the breeding season.
Zacatecas, officially the Sovereign and Free State of Zacatecas, is one of Mexico's 31 states. Its population was 1,622,138 in 2020. The state is divided into 58 municipalities, with Zacatecas City as its capital.
Monterrey is the capital and largest city of the northeastern state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Located at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental, the city is anchor to the Monterrey metropolitan area with an estimated population of 5,341,171 people as of 2020.
Salcantay is the highest peak in the Vilcabamba mountain range, part of the Peruvian Andes. It is located in the Cusco region, about 60 km northwest of the city of Cusco. Surrounded by lush vegetation, the summit is enveloped by a vast tropical forest with waterfalls on one side and the majestic, fast-flowing Salcantay River on the other.
The Viñales Valley is a region located in the western part of Cuba, in the province of Pinar del Rio. It is a rural area characterized by its picturesque landscapes, traditional agricultural practices, and unique karst formations known as mogotes, which are steep hills rising abruptly from the flat plain. The valley has an area of 132 km2 (51 sq mi).
The San Blas Islands are a group of islands belonging to the San Blas archipelago, located northwest of Panama, facing the Caribbean Sea. The archipelago comprises 378 islands, scattered across an area of approximately 100 square miles.
Mexico is a country located in southern North America. With an area of 1,972,550 km² (761,610 square miles), Mexico is the 13th largest country in the world by area; and has a population of approximately 126,014,024. Mexico is organized as a federal republic consisting of 31 states and Mexico City, its capital.
Lagoa Dos Patos is a coastal lagoon located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. It boasts the highest density of ducks in the Lower Alentejo region. You can also see many species of storks, wading birds, and other birds such as the Greater Flamingo, the Cockatoo, the Bearded Swallow, the Gull-billed Swallow, the Ball-tailed Ibis, the Black-winged Long-legged Heron, and the Eurasian Spoonbill.
Choquequirao is a 16th-century Inca site in the Cusco region of southern Peru. Often referred to as the "sister city" of Machu Picchu due to its similar structure and architecture, the site comprises a vast complex of buildings and terraces built around Sunch'u Pata, a truncated hilltop on a steep slope overlooking the Apurímac River.
Lagoa Mangeeira is a shallow coastal lagoon located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. Formed approximately 4,500 years ago during the Holocene epoch by a sandbar caused by sea encroachment, it is one of the relatively new geological formations in the region and remains quite isolated.
Alpamayo, also known as Shuyturaju, is one of the most striking peaks in the Cordillera Blanca range of the Peruvian Andes. The Alpamayo Stream originates northwest of the peak. Mountaineers from around the world have failed in their attempts to conquer the treacherous Alpamayo. Located in the heart of Huascaran National Park, it is often described as the most beautiful mountain in the world.
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The Japanese Garden (Jardin Japones) is one of the most relaxing places in Buenos Aires. Located next to Tres de Febrero Park, the garden's various elements are designed to create balance and harmony. It features a wide variety of trees, a koi pond, an island with bridges, and sculptures based on Japanese culture.
Chichen-Itza is an ancient Mayan city located in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The genius and adaptability of Mayan culture can be seen in the ruins of Chichen Itza, on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Visiting Chichen-Itza allows you to explore the rich history and architectural wonders of the Mayan civilization.
Park 93, or Street 93 Park (Parque de la calle 93, often simply called Parque de la 93), is a commercial and recreational park located on Street 93 (calle 93) in El Chicó, north of Bogotá, Colombia. It is one of Bogotá's most stylish and vibrant areas, known for its shops, nightlife, and restaurants.
Once the center of the Purépecha Empire, the Pátzcuaro lake basin is home to the ancient ruins of Tzintzuntzan, the center of Purépecha power in the 15th century. The area encompasses at least 1,000 archaeological sites spread across at least 1,075 hectares.
Lake Mar Chiquita is an inland salt lake located in the northeastern part of Córdoba Province, central Argentina. It is the largest natural salt lake in Argentina. This vast, saline area, of conservation importance, is home to more than two hundred and fifty species of birds.
Salinas Grandes is a vast salt flat in north-central Argentina. Stepping onto the salt flat at an altitude of 3,400 meters, you will be surprised by one of the country's most bizarre and desolate places. This salt flat stretches across two provinces and covers an area of over two hundred square kilometers.
The Temple of the Holy Cross is one of the main structures of the Holy Cross complex in the ancient Mayan city of Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, built in the 7th century AD during the reign of K’inich Kan Bahlam II. Built atop a stepped pyramid, the temple sits on a ceremonial platform overlooking the city and is part of a three-structured sacred complex along with the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Holy Cross.
Lake Maracaibo is the largest lagoon in South America. Despite its name, it is classified as a lagoon because of the 34-mile-long strait on its northern shore. With a surface area of 13,512 km² (5,217 sq mi), if counted as a lake, it would be the largest lake in South America, surpassing Lake Titicaca, and also one of the oldest lakes on Earth, formed 36 million years ago in the Andes Mountains.
Ek Balam is a Mayan-Yucatec archaeological site located in the municipality of Temozón, Yucatán, Mexico. It lies in the Northern Mayan Lowlands. From the Pre-Classical to the Post-Classical periods, it served as the capital of a Mayan kingdom. The site is famous for the preservation of the stucco on the tomb of Ukit Kan Lek Tokʼ, a king buried on the side of the largest pyramid.
Revash, near the village of San Bartolo, 60 km south of Chachapoyas city, is a late Chachapoya funerary architectural complex with chullpas (tombs) built on high limestone cliffs, at an altitude of 2,800 m above sea level. They are located within the Cerro Carbón limestone formation, situated on the left edge of the Alto Utcubamba valley.
Tarawasi, also known as Tarahuasi, is an archaeological complex in Peru. Located in the Cusco region, Anta province, Limatambo district, approximately 72-80 km from the city of Cusco, it is one of the finest examples of Inca stone construction. It is characterized by its precise polygonal stonework, where the stones fit together perfectly without any binding material.
Xcaret Park is a privately owned amusement park, resort, and ecotourism destination located on the Riviera Maya, part of the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo state, Mexico. Here you will find cultural attractions, thrilling adventures, water activities, amazing nature experiences, and much more.
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Cenote Chaak Tun is a famous natural sinkhole in Mexico, known for its stunningly clear waters and unique geological features. Located in the Riviera Maya region, near Playa del Carmen, this cenote offers visitors a fantastic spot for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring. It also boasts beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, lush surrounding vegetation, and opportunities to admire underwater formations.
Coba is an archaeological site with the tallest temple on the Yucatan Peninsula, located in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, and boasts the oldest causeway system in the Mayan world. It also contains stone stelae inscribed with records of important events in this ancient city.
Quintana Roo, officially the Sovereign and Free State of Quintana Roo, is one of 31 states, along with Mexico City, that make up Mexico's 32 federal entities. The state is divided into 11 municipalities, with Chetumal as its capital and Cancún as its largest city. The state is situated at a maximum altitude of 230 m (750 ft). The state's population was 1,857,985 in 2020.
The Arco de Santa Catalina is a historical landmark located in Antigua, Guatemala. It is a prominent archway that spans the Calle del Arco, a street that connects the city's central plaza with the Santa Catalina convent.
The Tikal Temple (often called Temple I, or the Temple of the Great Jaguar) is one of the most iconic structures in the ancient Mayan city of Tikal in the Petén region of northern Guatemala. It was built around 732–740 AD as a funerary pyramid. Its height is approximately 47 meters (154 feet) including the roof.
The Temple of the Three Windows, also known as the Cosmic Windows, is truly miraculous, a structure built perfectly and enduring forever. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit, and also a very important location due to its proximity to the main square.
