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Top Museums Lovers of Latin Art Must Visit A look at the best places to view Old Masters like Velásquez, Goya, and El Greco, as well as more contemporary artists like Salvador Dalí and Tony Bechara. Plus! Don't miss our slideshow of Latin American and Spanish art! |
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Life in the Shadow of a Volcano: Ecuador's "Throat of Fire" Life under the shadow of Tungurahua, or the “Throat of Fire”—one of Ecuador’s 10 highest peaks—brings sudden eruptions, glorious views, and loads of tourists. Read the daunting tales that the local residents have to tell, and take a ride down the Devil's Nose with our photo gallery. |
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Beyond Blackjack and Mickey Mouse: Five Destinations off the Beaten Track There's more to the five vacation spots Hispanics love most. Try these suggestions to get off the beaten track. |
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A 24-year-old discovers the joys of volunteering at an orphanage in Central America. But where, he wonders, are the older Hispanics? |
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Opened in April 2007, the Museo Alameda—the nation's largest Latino museum—tells the story of the Latino experience in the United States and shows us we are all American. |
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Visit Peru's Potato Park, a fertile 9,280-hectare agricultural enclave devoted to preserving the area's unusually diverse native potato crops. Plus: Try your hand at some traditional Peruvian potato recipes. |
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Behold murals of singers (like Celia Cruz), saints, and political poets. Savor the incense, salsa to the sounds, and sample the Puerto Rican mofongo. You'll find it all in El Barrio. |
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Travel insurance equals peace of mind, and many travelers agree: sales have tripled since September 11. Despite the cost—4 to 8 percent of the trip's total price—nearly a third of all travelers insured their vacations in 2006. |
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A culturally distinct people with their own language—Euskara, unrelated to Spanish or French—Spanish Basques arrived in the United States during the California Gold Rush. They soon spread throughout the West. |
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Every year, tens of thousands of worshippers climb to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacán, Mexico, and visit other mystical sites seeking peace, answers, and enlightenment. |
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Aquatic Symphony: The falls straddle Brazil and Argentina, with rushing water falling 269 feet, kicking up a mist and producing shimmering rainbows. |
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Find out about Candombe—the music that makes tourists not want to skip a beat. |
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John Echeveste was five years old when he attended the opening day celebrations at Disneyland with his family. Now, at 55, his public relations company has been heavily involved with the "Happiest Celebrations on Earth." Find out what has been planned for this 18-month-long party. |
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Following the recent death of Fernando Charry Lara, the last of Colombia’s classical poets, AARP Segunda Juventud takes you on a literary tour through the haunts of some of Colombia’s best known poets. |
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The Dominican Republic: An Aquatic Paradise The Amber Coast in the north of the Dominican Republic may not be as glitzy as the better-known Punta Cana in the south, but its beaches, mountains, water sports, and people offer a truly memorable vacation. |
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Finding Airfare Bargains Online Find out how you can research and book airfares online and get some of the best travel bargains available today. |
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Though only 150 miles wide at its widest point, Chile is a country of natural extremes: from the Atacama Desert to glacial fjords. |
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From rain forests to white-sand beaches to one of the world’s great engineering marvels, Panama has plenty to offer visitors. |
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If you have ever entertained the idea of getting back to nature then Costa Rica should be at the top of your list. Find out more about the wonders of this beautiful Central American country. |
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Home to snow-capped volcanoes, ancient pyramids, and North America's largest city, Mexico today has a culture even more compelling than its blazing sun and dramatic geography : a mosaic of indigenous, colonial, and modern influences. |
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Three times the size of California, Perú boasts the highest navigable body of water in the world, the deepest canyon in the world, and what is believed to be the oldest continually inhabited city in the western hemisphere. |
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Puerto Rico, Island of Enchantment With artifacts dating back to the birth of Jesus Christ, Puerto Rico is rich in history as well as spectacular scenery. Find out more and then take our quiz to see how much you know about this island of enchantment. |
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Argentina, 'The South of the South' From the poems of Jorge Luis Borges to Astor Piazzola's bandoneón, from the flatlands of the Pampas to the immensity of the Andes, Argentina is the land of a multicultural people with a common pride, their beautiful country. |
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The term "multigeneration family travel" is creating some waves in the travel industry. Hispanics, however, are ahead of the game. Travel with your grandchildren and share your Hispanic heritage. |
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