Next year, which will be 2017, I will travel to Colombia on July 23 and I will be staying for four days touring the city of Cartagena in Colombia. I chose the month July because according to website audleytravel.com, this month brings in a mini dry season that brings wonderful conditions to the beautiful countryside, beaches, and jungles. I will get to Cartagena by flying with Delta airlines and the cost will be $644. The flight will get off at 7:45 am then land on Atlanta Georgia at 9:00 am. Then I will get on the next flight from Atlanta to Cartagena (9:45 am - 12: 50 pm). My budget in Colombia will be $6,000 for housing, food, transportation and touring with Tripadvisor. n my stay in Cartagena, I want to taste the tradition meal that is Fried fish with arroz de coco as shown to the right. …show more content…
San Pedro Hotel is a four star hotel spa as shown on the right. During my time in Cartagena Colombia, I will use the buses as transportation which costs from $55 to $100. The places that I am interested in visiting in Cartagena are Convento La Popa de la Galera, Rosario Islands, and the city of Cartagena itself. Day one, will be touring the La Popa Convent with Tripadvisor costing me $31.00. La Popa Convent (shown below) is a colonial complex that is great for observing religious life and have great views of the city. In the 17th century, the town Hall came to the conclusion that it would be a good idea to build a convent or monastery for the church people. Then in the 19th century, it was used as a headquarters and fortress during civil wars. By laws, it was an abandoned site until it was restored in 1964. This history of this site is important because it tells the story about the place and what the circumstances were around it. The reason why I want to visit this location is because when I saw the pictures of the location, I just knew I had to go see
Mission San Juan Capistrano is in the center of the small town named for it. Shops and restaurants also named for it are found on the streets in front of the entrance to the mission. A high adobe wall surrounds the mission grounds. There are many restored buildings in the inner patio, and the great stone church. Across the fountain there is the bell wall that sits beside the ruined church. Near the bell is a statue of Father Junipero Serra. The ruins of the original stone church are in front of the mission. Only the sanctuary and parts of the church remain, but that’s enough to have an idea of how big it was. The church walls are made of large stones and birds have build nests between them. Mission San Juan Capistrano was one of many Spanish
La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre as well as La Ermita de la Caridad del Cobre, the church that was constructed in her honor, have both become important Cuban cultural landmarks. Built along a stretch of Biscayne Bay, her shrine was completed with the donations of newly arrived Cuban exiles. The $420,000 raised helped pay for the construction costs. La Ermita can be seen as a unifying force for the Cuban population in South Florida; with the entire community contributing to the construction and maintenance of this site, she belongs to everyone.
The mission of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a non-profit organization/museum founded to celebrate and cultivate an appreciation for the enduring and evolving influence of Mexican and Mexican-American culture, with a specific focus upon the unique Mexican-American experience in Los Angeles and Southern California. The museum itself is near where Los Angeles was founded in 1871 and includes a 2.2 anchor campus that includes two historic and renovated buildings (Vickrey Brunswig Building and Plaza House). All surrounded by beautiful public gardens. La Plaza is also located near the heart of Los Angeles surrounded by other ethnic sites like Little Tokyo. (However after visiting one can 't help to realize the homeless problem in the Los Angeles area, and realizing some are even Chicano.)
Colombia is famous for many types of cuisine. In America, different states/areas are known for different types of food. For example, the coastline has great seafood and the south has awesome comfort food. Colombia is divided into 32 departments, or country subdivisions. Each area has unique dishes that reflect their department.
...ligious life of the town of San Miguel and construction of its main temple which from 1872 he was raised to parish. But like everyone, this temple of the Holy Trinity underwent several transformations, for example: in the first decades of the 19th century was built the current altar; and from 1881 to 1897 he received major improvements, like the composure of the entire building, the purchase of pictures, furniture and several sacred ornaments as well as the construction of the chapels of the Tabernacle and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad and the arches of the entrance to the former chapel of the Entombment of Christ and the old sacristy; the most recent improvement was made in the last years of the 20th century, and which involved the National Institute of anthropology and history, the Government of the State and the father Carlos Cabrero, responsible for the parish.
...y as a Hermitage, and years later evolved to convent of stone and stonework, whose first phase was apparently completed in 1606 and was continued in 1609. At the end of the 18th century his factory had a single nave, sacristy, cloister, portal of pilgrims, cells for monks and nuns and orchard. When the convent of San Francisco ceased to be parish of Indians, the convent of Tlaxcala was erected in parish, although dependent on the Franciscans until 1868. Over time the building was several mutilation and remodeling; one of the most important was that of 1867, when the State Government ordered the destruction of the cemetery of the atrium and the installation of schools for the people in several rooms of the building, and used some pieces for home room of the parish priest. In recent years, between 1960 and 1961, the building's interior was redecorated by José Moreno.
In the novel, Pedro Páramo, by Juan Rulfo, settings serve the purpose of being much more than merely locations. Various settings are utilized to represent symbols throughout the novel in order for Rulfo to develop the plot of the novel. Comala is a location that clearly acts as a symbol in Rulfo’s writing; however, to truly recognize the symbolism in the novel and to acknowledge the presence of key themes such as those of purgatory, religion, and oppression, it is necessary to analyze less conspicuous settings, particularly, the home of doña Eduviges, the church, and the Media Luna.
First, Cancun has gorgeous hotels. The architecture of one representative hotel is fabulous. Walking into the entrance of the hotel is like walking through a breezeway because there are no doors. Upon entering, the visitor is mesmerized by the colossal tropical floral arrangement that’s so stunning and full of vibrant color that her mouth drops in awe. Soon, she realizes, after the initial shock, that she is walking on marble floors that look like mirrors reflecting rays of dancing light. Indoor waterfalls accompanied with lavish foliage engulf her; every sense is stimulated. Happily greeted and escorted to her hotel room, she is delighted to see that the hotel’s beauty continues throughout every part of it. Posh describes the room exactly. The bathroom floors, counters, and the shower walls are polished stone, native to Mexico. Surprised, she looks over the balcony to see the S-shaped pool with a floating bar and the bar’s roof covered in bamboo. Walking through the hotel lobby, through the fresh gardens, through the pathway to the pool are picture-perfect peacocks flaunting their beauty, and, indeed, they are very beautiful. Every minute detail of the Grand Hotel is designed to give her an unf...
Puerto Rico was not always the tropical tourist destination it is today. Initially, it was a rural island with little to no modern amenities, and a severely impoverished population. Th...
But by night, they recline over rum and cigars, tipping generously, listening to hotel salsa and reminiscing about the cold war. Many of the new American visitors to Cuba, whose numbers have surged since a diplomatic detente in December, are old enough to remember life before the internet and relish a few days in one of the world’s last Facebook-unfriendly bastions. What tourists find quaint seems stifling to many Cubans themselves. Since the relaxation of some restrictions on American visitors, tourism to Cuba has risen with bolstering foreign exchange. Cubans are now borrowing whatever they can to spruce up accommodation in a city where hotels are now booked up weeks in advance. According to Omar Everleny, a Cuban economist, over 18,000 private rooms have become available. That is the equivalent of 31 new hotels the size of the 25-storey Habana Libre. This activity is expected to boost economic
The San Vitale is primarily built of brick with a marble and mosaic interior. The ground plan consists of a octagonal organization with a central dome supported by a tall cylindrical drum. Separated by clerestory windows, is a dome in a concentric form of clay tubed rings and seven curved exedras connected to vaulted semi domes. At the main entrance of this chapel is a narthax making it off access from the adjustment apsidal chapels. On either side of the narthax is two projecting towers, one being a spiral stair tower and the other a bell tower. Connecting the central dome area and the ambulatory is 8 strong masonry pillars. The outer prism incorporates two levels of galleries with eccentric mosaics from floor to ceiling. Whether marble or mosaic stone, the monument fills t...
Plaza de Magdalena: First Look Located in the heart of Downtown San Juan Capistrano, the Plaza de Magdalena is a top, Southern California wedding destination that offers a touch of rustic Spanish style with modern amenities. Couples will start their journey together walking through the traditional, wrought iron gates that lead into a hidden, urban paradise. Nestled between Los Angeles and San Diego, out-of-town guests will have a short walk from the Amtrak station to the stairs leading down into garden patio and courtyard at the Plaza de Magdalena. The Sundried Tomato American Bistros & Catering is available on site to provide incredible, first-class dining services.
Walking along the nature trail on the island that is surrounded by beautiful green plants and palm trees I came across stingray cove, a place where you can swim with the stingrays. Enjoying the sights of the stingrays I spot a colossal starfish by a rock in the water. I came across the lagoon that I could have ridden jet skis in or kayaked, but couldn’t get to close due to the plants and rocks. Making my way back towards the beach I watch as people ride horses in the water. Starting to smell something great I realized that it was time for a bohemian meal. While enjoying a delicious meal, a band was playing some relaxing reggae. Quickly my time at Half Moon Cay came to an end, I was not ready to leave the tropical paradise. I cannot wait to take another cruise just to come back and relax. Half Moon Cay also known as Little San Salvador Island with only 2 percent of the island begin developed, is an international bird sanctuary and natural preserve. With that being said the only way to visit is by cruise ship. Whether just wanting to relax on the beautiful beach, explore the island, or do excursions like snorkeling Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a place I look forward to visiting
One of my greatest hobbies is travelling the globe and I love to see new places. I enjoy experiencing new environment and culture. There are many countries to visit around the world and each country has something unique to offer. In every country, there are many beautiful places to see and tradition to learn. However, the country I have always wanted to visit is Italy. Italy is located in Europe and it is famous for its ancient history, architectural heritage, culture and even food. It is my dream to visit Italy with my family one day.