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The wonderful creatures of the Galapagos Islands
A wonder of creation, the Galapagos Islands have captured the imagination of poets and biologists alike. Separated from the mainland in the waters of Ecuador, evolution created stunning endemic creatures such as giant tortoises and iguanas and marine animals are found only in the Galapagos Islands. The most innovative work to be published concerning evolution, a "The Origin of SpeciesÂ" was based on observations made in the Galapagos Islands by Charles Darwin.
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca evokes a calm spiritual and is the most beautiful lake I've ever seen. Touches the clouds at an altitude of 12.532 feet (3.820 m.) with amazing blue waters never before seen. Titicaca Lake largest freshwater of South America, lies on the borders of Bolivia and Peru and hosts some wonderful islands such as "Floating Islands" and "The Suna Island.
Patagonia
Patagonia is without doubt one of the most fascinating places in the world. It covers the southern Argentina and Chile. Patagonia's name means "Land of the big feet". Legends say that discoverer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew saw a tribe of nine foot giant tall with big feet. She called the tribe of the Patagones or big feet. It is a paradise for the adventurous traveler with landscapes unimaginable. Highlights are whale watching in Puerto Madryn, visiting Ushuaia (the southernmost city in the world) and hiking in Torres del Paine National Park.
Machu Picchu A-The Lost City of the Incas
Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, is a mystical, sacred place. The ruins are one of the most enigmatic of ancient ruins and beautiful in the world. Rediscovered on July 24, 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu (meaning "Old Peak" in Quechua, the language spoken by the Incas) was thought to be a sanctuary for the preparation of priestesses and brides Inca nobility. The dramatic setting in a remote area of the Peruvian Andes enhances the shroud of mystery even more.
Salar de Uyuni
The great secret of South America without doubt the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. It is the world's largest salt flat, a staggering 4.025 miles square (10,500 square kilometers.). The beautiful fish Island (Fish Island) offers a wonderful contrast to the salt lake. A "Salara" continues in the Atacama desert near the border of Chile with geysers, the red and green lake, hot baths and tranquility and on.
Mark Van Overmeire is a passionate musician, photographer and traveler. He has traveled extensively in South America and Southeast Asia.
After spending 4 years in South America he released his critically acclaimed world music CD Impresiones, a musical adventure traveling from world to jazz, from folk to classical, from ambient to soundtrack. The 6 compositions on Impresiones were composed, arranged and produced by Mark.
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Mark founded Travel Amazing South America, a travel website at travel-amazing-southamerica.com on June 2005. Travel Amazing South America offers many wonderful photographs, stories and tips for a journey to south america.
Maras Salt Mines 2 – Cusco – Peru
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SALT TRADERS Peruvian Pink Salt – beautiful and crunchy salt from Peru – 3.5 oz Net Wt. $8.00 Peruvian Pink Salt comes from an ancient ocean, trapped underground, which feeds a spring located 10,000 feet high in the Andes Mountains in Maras, Peru. The warm spring water seeps into terraced ponds located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The ponds, which have been hand-harvested for over 2,000 years, are now owned by individual families, who, after harvesting, load the salt on the backs of … |
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The Spice Lab Warm Spring Mountain Pink Salt Peru (Medium), 1-Count Packages (Pack of 4) $16.12 Peruvian pink salt comes from a natural spring located 10,000 feet high in the mountains in peru. The warm spring water seeps into terraced salt ponds. This salt has been hand-harvested for over 2,000 years. The crystals has a high moisture content and a light pink color. Peruvian pink salt has a strong flavor and is a great seasoning salt…. |
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Peruvian Andes Warm Spring Gourmet Finishing Salt Waters from a warm mountain spring 10,000 in the Peruvian Andes, seeps into terraced salt ponds where it has been hand-harvested for over 2,000 years. The faintly pink crystals have a high moisture content and lower mineral content, making them an exciting alternative to traditional French salts such as sel gris. The finishing salt’s flavors are complex and mild, rounded and semi-sweet, and diss… |
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The 2011 Import and Export Market for Caffeine and Its Salts in Peru $42.00 On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on caffeine and its salts in Peru face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying caffeine and its salts to Peru? How important is Peru compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of caffeine and its salts vary from one country of origin to another in Peru? On the supply side, … |
