http://www.metropolitan-touring.com es Website News FRI, 3 Feb 2012 11:47:00 -0500 FRI, 3 Feb 2012 11:47:00 -0500 info@metropolitan-touring.com (Webmaster) Copyright 2010 Metropolitan Touring http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/images/logo_main.gif http://www.metropolitan-touring.com140 40 Interested in going on a Galapagos cruise? Metropolitan Touring is an accredited travel Agency and Galapagos Islands tour operator with nearly 60 years of experience. Find out more here. http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4070 http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4070 News As elsewhere in the world, New Year’s in Ecuador is synonymous to leaving behind and starting anew. This date is best known as “fin de año” (end of year), with local customs that have spread across the nation and are now shared among all Ecuadorians alike. http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4071 http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4071 News Machu Picchu became entitled to another international recognition. The ancient Inca citadel was chosen as the primary destination to be visited before dying in a contest organized by an online newspaper in the U.S., "The Huffington Post." http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4073 http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4073 News Christmas in Argentina is a holiday that traditionally meets the whole family together. In every home there are the cribs, representing Jesus’ birth. In some families, these cribs are inherited from generation to generation and it preparation is a tradition shared by parents and children. http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4074 http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4074 News As if Cartagena hasn’t got enough going for it, this walled colonial port city has been officially recognised by Tripadvisor as one of Central and South America’s top wine and food destination. http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4011 http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4011 News Tapati is a traditional Rapa Nui festival that takes place during 10 days in February since 1975. The festival began only between rapanuis and nowadays is a platform for cross-cultural experiences with tourists who arrive in this time of year. http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4007 http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4007 News From a total of 477 nominees, the Amazon Basin we chosen one of the World’s Seven New Wonders of Nature. http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4008 http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4008 News PromPeru reports that The World Travel Awards recognized Machu Picchu Citadel as 2011 Best Environmental Destination in South America for the second consecutive year. http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4009 http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4009 News Argentina is a land of contrasts, from the vast plains of the east to the Andes Mountain on the west, where the highest peak reaches 6959 meters above sea level; from the Northwest Highlands, with its deserts and valleys, gorges and colourful hills, to Patagonia to the south, with its lakes, forests, glaciers, steppes, mountains and cliffs. http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4010 http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=4010 News A not to be missed attraction in Colombia is the Salt Cathedral at Zipaquira. Already a popular destination for travellers, this treasure just 30 miles north of Bogotá has recently been revamped with a spectacular new lighting system. http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=3786 http://www.metropolitan-touring.com/content.asp?id_page=3786 News Northern Ecuador is a verdant land of rolling hills, towering volcanoes, strong cultural identity and skilful craftspeople. Combine these elements with the country’s rich, diverse but as yet unsung cuisine and you have the elements of a fascinating and rewarding journey.