By Mark Van Overmeire
The Wonderful Creatures of The Galapagos Islands
A wonder of creation, the Galapagos Islands have captured theimagination of poets and biologists alike. Separated from themainland in the waters of Ecuador, evolution created stunningendemic creatures such as the giant tortoise and the sea iguana,animals found only on the Galapagos. The most groundbreakingwork ever to be published concerning evolution, "The Origin ofSpecies", was based on observations made on the GalapagosIslands by Charles Darwin.
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca evokes a spiritual tranquility and is the mostbeautiful lake I've ever seen. It touches the clouds at analtitude of 12.532 ft. (3.820 m.) with amazing dark blue watersnever seen before. Titicaca, the biggest freshwater lake ofSouth America, lies on the borders of Bolivia and Peru and hostssome wonderful islands such as "The Floating Islands" and "TheIsland of the Sun".
Machu Picchu - The Lost City of The Incas
Machu Picchu, the Lost city of the Incas, is a mystical, sacredplace. The ruins are one of the most enigmatic and beautifulancient ruins in the world. Rediscovered on July 24, 1911 byYale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu (meaning 'OldPeak' in Quechua, the language spoken by the Incas) was thoughtto be a sanctuary for the preparation of priestesses and bridesfor the Inca nobility. The dramatic setting in a remote area ofthe Peruvian Andes enhances the shroud of mystery even more. Iinvite you to visit Machu Picchu - The Lost City of The Incas at
Patagonia
Patagonia is without doubt one of the most mesmerizing places ofthe world. It encompasses the South of both Argentina and Chile.The name Patagonia stands for 'Land of the Big Feet'. Legendssay that discoverer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew saw a tribeof nine foot tall giants with big feet. He named the tribe thePatagons or big feet. It's paradise for the adventurous travelerwith landscapes impossible to imagine. Highlights are whalewatching in Puerto Madryn, visiting Ushuaia (the southernmostcity of the world) and hiking in Torres del Paine national park.
Salar de Uyuni
The big secret of South America is without doubt the Salar deUyuni, the worlds largest salt flat, in Bolivia. It's thelargest in the world, a staggering 4.025 square miles (10.500square km.). The beautiful Fish Island (Isla Pescada) gives anwonderful contrast with the salt lake. The "salar" continues inthe atacama desert, near the border of Chile, with geysers, thered and green lake, hot baths and a never ceasing tranquility
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