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Located approximately 150 kilometers north of Puerto Natales, the capital of the province of Ultima Esperanza, the Torres del Paine National Park is part of the National System of Protected Areas of the State of Chile.

It is one of the largest natural areas and the third trans-Andean country as regards the number of visitors, most of whom are foreigners from Europe. Treasure of the Chilean Patagonia, also borders the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares in Argentina travel.

Valleys, mountains, lakes, rivers and glaciers represent the magic of this site, created May 13, 1959 and declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1978. Its main attractions are the Cerro Paine, the Horns of Paine Paine River, the lakes Grey, Pehoé and Nordenskjöld, and Grey and Tyndall glaciers, for the extension, called the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.

Technically, the Torres del Paine is described as a set of large blocks of granite, plutonic rock composed of quartz, feldspar (mineral constituents of igneous rocks, down from the cooling and solidification) and mica, other kind of mineral. By the way, the three towers have over 2500 meters.

The PRI federal deputy from Acapulco, Fermi Alvarado Arroyo, celebrated the fact that President Felipe Calderon has taken the initiative of the Tourism Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, of which he is secretary, who repeatedly raised the need to convene a national agreement to promote tourism, which on Monday was marked at the National Palace with the participation of all stakeholders in this important economic activity.

The latter, under the presidential declaration of 2011 as the Year of Tourism in Mexico, “through a decree, and where the Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara Mango, acknowledged the momentum of federal deputies of the Commission members Tourism, to sign the national agreement.

“We need to apply all to counter the drop in tourism in our destinations such as Acapulco, especially with a medium-term to recover the seventh place in the world was Mexico, but which today is ranked 14 as host country of thousands and millions of tourists, and as a recipient of millions of dollars in foreign exchange from this activity, “said Fermi Alvarado.

He added that the fall does not only happen with the season of spring break, because if there is an analysis of the last 10 years of rule by the PAN, Mexico fell from the seventh-place tourism at 14, “and that is a call attention for governments, employers and for all Mexicans, as after oil the main source of foreign exchange and employment in Mexico is tourism.”

The secretary of the Tourism Commission of the Federal Legislature LXI, said that in future we need restoring tourist activity in the country, strengthen, support and really see tourism as the economic phenomenon it is. “We-stressed-be facilitators of promoting tourism, improving the image and quality we offer at our destinations as Acapulco.”

At the same time, and to the decline in international tourism in Mexico, Fermi Alvarado urged thee federal government to consolidate an emerging fund extraordinary financial resources, allowing rescue the image of the holiday destinations of the country, who have been affected by collateral damage related to the fight against crime.

The first stop promotional Provincial Tourism ‘Costa del Sol’ in Eastern Europe has been in Poland. The president of the institution, Salvador Banner, accompanied by the manager, Ana Gomez, have performed several meetings in Warsaw with tour operators, representatives of the specialized media, authorities and other tourism stakeholders with the objective of giving priority know our destination.

One of the major professional meetings has been the luncheon organized by the Tourist Board in the capital of Poland, which was attended by 31 industry players, including thirteen were from media journalists specialized in tourism and a dozen tour operators and wholesalers, among which Rainbow Tours, Summer else and Heckerman, in addition to the presence of Spain’s ambassador to Poland, Francisco Fernandez Fabre gas and director of the Spanish Tourist Office, Roué Gonzalez.

Before the luncheon, representatives of the Board have met with the country’s largest tour operators, who have shown their satisfaction and interest in our destination. Most of them made it clear that in its programming to the Costa del Sol have expanded the number of locations, including other provincial cities such as Marbella and Stepson, in addition to the traditional and Torremolinos and Benalmadena. On the other hand, expressed interest in extending the summer season in the spring, this initiative coincided with the interests of the hospitality industry in the province of Malaga.

For its part, the Board proposed to the representatives of wholesalers has been aimed at promoting the implementation of a direct charter flight to Malaga during the winter season.

In addition, discussions have been held for conference sales on the Costa del Sol, which participate in about 300 travel agents, who would develop different sessions, in addition to directly, know our destination. This meeting is scheduled to be held in December to raise awareness of our moderate temperature in this period and the diversity of our winter supply.

For his part, Salvador Banner, in his speech made a tour of the main attractions of the Costa del Sol, stressing “the modernity of their infrastructure, with the new terminal at Manchester Airport, with direct flights to Poland, in addition to the AVE and improvements of its roads.”

In this regard, he noted the importance of the “bundle money for the infrastructure of the Costa del Sol, destination safety and hospitality and friendliness of the people.”

Provincial President of the Board praised the Costa del Sol as a top holiday destination, making it an important factor to attract tourists. “A Costal de Sol in which, according to Salvador Banner, you can take the sun for nine months a year and play golf almost every day, along with cruise tourism, conventions, health and beauty, etc.. ” Salvador Banner At this point referred to the temperature difference between the two countries, noting that “while we are today in Warsaw to 15 degrees below zero in Malaga at the same time can enjoy 20 degrees.”

During his visit to Chicly, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Eduardo Ferreira’s, announced that “Mocha Route” will become the second tourist destination in Peru, as the government has driven this project also includes the La Liberated region .

This route frames a full path to the archeological sites, museums and beaches, which will make pleasant the stay of tourists, whose investment amounts to billion soles.

It also provides for the improvement of complex, piers and other tourist routes begin bear fruit in three years, which should improve the security system in both regions.

For this we have invested 7 million soles in the purchase of equipment, units and other equipment to improve the work of police members in the coming months and will install the “Network for Tourist Safety and Security.”

The Italian city of Venice opens the doors of its internationally renowned carnival world, a unique and unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful European cities and unique: the Carnival of Venice. And also a perfect gift for Valentine’s, surprising your partner with a romantic dinner and dessert, a package with flight and hotel reservations for the Carnival of Venice.

Ven Los major events during the Venetian carnival are Il volo dell’ Angelo, where a Venetian character swinging on ropes from the bell tower of the Piazzetta San Marco, the Grand Ball of the Serenissima, and the performance of the opera La Travolta in Palazzo Presario. Other major tourist attractions that will appeal to those visiting the city for the first time are the famous masks, which are classified into two types, and the Volta Bata. The parades and costumes are of great beauty, which along with the architecture and monuments make it even more beautiful Venice. And some of the places that should not be missed during our stay are the Plaza de San Marcos, The Campanile, the Ducal Palace and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.

Tourist areas of the municipalities of Bead and Baez again come together at the International Tourism Fair of Madrid – Fitter – as unique and singular fate that made them valid title of World Heritage by Unison 2003. The goal is to continue to promote these two cities in recent years are taking a strategic location as a tourist destination of average cities of inland Andalusia.

Fitter Congress starts Wednesday with the participation for the fourth consecutive year, the City of Bead, and the second for the city of Baez. This is an event aimed at tourism industry conferences, meetings and incentives, in which both councils have previously agreed agenda of twenty-one appointments with agents and tour operators in the sector, both nationally and internationally.

They are promoting their unique areas as ideal places for companies and groups can hold meetings and incentive travel. To this end, both councils will include material to promote these areas as well as the guide of Tourist Resources in both cities.

As stated by the Councilor for Tourism in the city of Baez, Beatriz Martin, a destination for congresses to establish itself as one of the main stakes in the Sustainable Tourism Initiative Bead and Baez, Open Museum of the Renaissance, which last December agreement was signed between the Government of Andalusia and the Tourist Development Association of Bead and Baez, which brings public and private entities in both cities, for the implementation of a total of 47 projects with an investment of 10.5 million euros.

For his part, Councilor for Tourism of Bead, Mercedes Rubio, has emphasized “the opportunity to leverage our unique and charming spaces, and who now seek the organizers of the meetings industry who want to stay away from large centers conferences and standardized.”

For Rubio, “the rich historic, architectural, food, crafts and culture of Bead and Baez are presented as added values that are highly valued by this new trend for the development of medium and small conferences.”

On the other hand, from 19 to 23 January will take place Fitter2011, to be held, like every year at the fairground Juan Carlos I in Madrid. The municipalities of Bead and Baez will be present as co-exhibitors at the Provincial Council with a counter itself under the slogan Bead and Baez, a World Heritage Site in the central aisle of Hall 3, which will once again space to encompass all the tourist attractions in Spain.

Ministry of Tourism of India has projected that the number of foreign tourist arrivals in India increased from 10 million in 2010. According to estimates, India is one of the most potential tourism markets in the world. In recent years, has been growing rapidly and with the support of unprecedented and is not bound at all levels of government, the updated level of income and the opening of several international sports events (20/20 cricket and the Commonwealth Games), Indian tourism industry will definitely be fruitful and continues to grow at high levels in the coming years.

Commonwealth Games is an additional opportunity for the travel industry to gain additional business by offering special travel packages for tourists. According to reports, it is estimated that more than 3.5 million tourists will arrive in India in 2010 to join a leading Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in New Delhi – India’s capital. It is time for the Tourism Industry in India, as foreign tourists will be very dependent on them for booking airline tickets, hotel reservations, travel itineraries and visas.

Tourism Market Growth India is equally useful for a variety of related industries such as aviation industry, medical tourism industry and hospitality industry. But in 2008, saw a huge increase in the arrival of ecotourists in the country. Recently, a new concept “Rural Tourism” has been launched by the Indian government, which is also very good.

It is believed that in the coming years India Tour Industry will gain new heights and the percentage of India in world tourism will grow 1.5% in 2010. Industry will seek the maximum business Agra (Taj Mahal), Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Rajasthan, which is expected to receive more tourists.

Quad in Africa is mainly due to Bujagali Falls near Jinja, Uganda, East Africa, is also the location of white water rafting on River Nile and bungee jumping. Is a four-wheeled quad bike. It is, rough terrain all-hard, 4×4 motorbikes that can be installed by anyone who knows the difference between the accelerator and brake – very important skills really.

For the more experienced, there is a half day, full day, overnight safaris and quad, for a tent, lanterns, snacks and beverages at the front of the bike. This is the best way to get right to the heart of rural Uganda.

No need for experience, most of our customers have never driven an ATV. Free training session before embarking on a safari each, are encouraged to have a guide during the safari for four, to guide you through the existing roads and tracks that are used to minimize environmental impact. * Drinks are provided during and after each trip. Coming together with the camera, you get a lot of photo moments “on the road.

Quad Safari along the banks of the Nile, tour Spend a few hours exploring the countryside on the path that leads to the highest point of view. At this point, you can see the bounce in the watershed. Park in a village for a chat or buy a soda at a local store. After the walk there is time for free for all in a course of stone so you can practice jumping bike or 4×4 skills or get some lessons on the art of motorcycle yen.

Practical circuit also provides a place for ‘quads KIDS. This, small fully automatic machines are very easy to ride and bucket loads of fun. This circuit provides a safe and supervised place for individuals and groups (eg birthdays, school groups, special gifts …). If the child is too young to ride alone to travel with Dad, Mum or our guides in a journey of our family.

In Aveiro is a beautiful but small museum. Also emphasizes the Nature Reserve of São Jacinto hill giving and interesting also to see and admire the official buildings and private homes beautifully decorated with art nouveau style.

The herd of the museum is free admission for children and people over 65 years, is open daily from 10 am until 5 and a half ago. In this museum we can see the tomb of Princess Joan (later the Santa Joana de Portugal), a work of art in seventeenth-century marble mosaic, which is in the rich rectory is decorated with tiles to create his portrait of the saint also stood from the fifteenth century.

La Reserva Natural das São Jacinto dunes, long stretches over 6 miles on the road and bird watching, and to minimize environmental impacts that may suffer from this visit are limited reserves of natural forests to stay a maximum of 2 hours and a half.

Aveiro train station is a miracle on the outside, rich with beautifully decorated with Portuguese tiles.
Fiestas and celebrations in the herd Tourism

we enjoy rich pastries like moles eggs (ovo mole), sweets made from egg yolks and are very typical in Aveiro.

Since mid-July to August the end of Fair held Aveiro Ria, in honor of former channels and moliceiros (seaweed collectors) with dances and boat races on the river in beautiful colors.

Between late March and early April, during the Fair called to Marco, there is a celebration of popular music and even rock concerts throughout the city.

The town festival is usually held in May to honor its patron saint Santa Joana and as mentioned on his tomb is decorated with beautifully at the Museum of Aveiro. Two weeks of festivals and street dances.

Aveiro tourist office placed in a beautiful Art Nouveau style, along the Central Canal, and a summer outing will offer approximately three hours.

If you think about the sun and beaches, the region has more than 450 Mexican beaches, scattered in 17 states, the main purpose include Cancun, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Los Cabs, Playa del Carmen, but there are other options.

If you want to dive or snorkel alone use, the state of Sonora, Baja California, Yucatan, Jalisco and Nayarit, special, the beach has a variety of species of coral and sea, ideal for those who like to watch animals in their environment.

Have surfboard, Acapulco, Cancun, Huatulco, Isla Mujeres, Ixtapa, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Merida, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, is the preferred destination for these activities.

For those who prefer to sail, this country has 36 marinas, where you can get a boat or borrow. This pier has a first class infrastructure, capable of serving or warehouses, the main place for this activity is in Acapulco, Campeche, Cancun, Cozumel, Huatulco, Los Cabos, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Nayarit, Puerto Vallarta and Veracruz.

Adventure

when it comes to adrenaline, Mexico has a special place to use it and if it fell into the river, which is used before and during their journey, Veracruz, Morelos and Chiapas is the state of the natural setting; skill guides experts and agencies that will facilitate their transfer.

For lovers of kayaking in the state of Veracruz, Tabasco and Chiapas, there are routes with walls on both sides. In Cancun and the Riviera Maya there are gaps ideal for this sport, and some hotels have personnel qualified to guide you.

If rock climbing or rappelling practice is what you want, you can think of Chihuahua, the scene of the Sierra Madre, La Huasteca San Luis Potosi, Veracruz, Pachuca and Nuevo Leon, has much to offer.

For those who like camping can choose from Copper Canyon, Oaxaca, Patzcuaro, San Blas, Teotihuacan Valle de Bravo, Veracruz and Villahermosa, where they can stay in touch with nature.

Caving is another option and can find a nice place to practice, think of San Luis Potosi, Taxco, Nuevo León and Puebla.
Colonial or archaeological

if you are looking for architecture, but the old, which is soaked in history and civilization of this country, you can choose, Villahermosa because it has several archaeological zones, Palenque, Oaxaca, Chechen Itza and Mexico City with historic center.