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Three of the 7 new wonders of the world are in Latin America

 In an official statement celebration, held on 07.07.2007 in Lisbon (Portugal), the New 7 Wonders of the World were announced. As you can see, three of the seven new wonders are found in Latin American countries (Brazil, Peru and Mexico). The official list of the New 7 Wonders of the World-The Great Wall of China, "The ruins of Petra, Jordan-The Pyramid of Chichen Itza, Mexico-The Statue of Christ Redeemer, Brazil, The Colosseum, Italy Machu Picchu, Peru, the Taj Mahal, India How were the seven new wonders of the world selected? The campaign to elect the New 7 Wonders of the World was launched in 1999 by Swiss adventurer Bernard Weber. His foundation New7Wonders received about 200 000 nominations from around the world. The distribution took place during the last six years. More than 100 million votes worldwide. Votes were accepted by mobile phone (SMS) and the official website of the New7Wonders campaign official celebration was held in Las t 7 July (interesting that took place on 07/07/07). Many celebrities were invited, including the famous Spanish opera singer Jose Carreras and the U.S. popular idol Jennifer Lopez. Furthermore, among the celebrities present at the celebration were: Neil Armstrong, Bertrand Piccard, Federico Mayor, and the famous soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo.Many sites originally proposed sites were left out over time. Among the sites initially proposed did not make the cut are: Easter Island, Chile, Angkor, Cambodia: Hagia Sophia, Turkey, the Russian Kremlin, etc. The count of more than 100 million votes made the jury to select the new 7 wonders is being said. Interestingly enough, 42.87% of the votes went to the sites in the Americas and specifically to three sites in Latin America. Three countries (Brazil, Peru and Mexico) have the honor of being the countries that have one of the 7 new wonders of the world in its territory.Since the Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the original wonders that has stood the test of time was named "honorary wonder of the world" as well as the New 7 Wonders selected by the New7Wonders campaign.Here is a brief description of each of the Seven Wonders located in Latin America.The Pyramid of Chichen Itza, the Itza MexicoChichen (from Chich'en Yucatan Maya Itzá "," At the mouth of the well of the Itza ") is a great pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in north-central Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.The site today day contains many fine stone buildings in various states of preservation, the buildings were used as temples, palaces, stages, markets, baths and ballcourts.Chichen Itza is today a World Heritage Site and is the second most visited archaeological sites in Mexico . Many visitors to the popular resort of Cancun, take a trip to Chichen Itza, usually in time to see just a part of the site.Machu Picchu, from PerúMachu Picchu is sometimes called the "Lost City. # This is a pre-Columbian city created by the Inca Empire. Machu Picchu is located above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, about 44 miles northwest of Cusco. Since 1983 the site has been designated as World Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Machu Picchu was built around 1450, at the height of the Inca empire, and was abandoned less than 100 years later, when the empire collapsed under Spanish conquest.The "Lost City" consists of 140 works including temples, sanctuaries, parks and residences, houses with thatched roofs in Statue of Christ Redeemer, BrazilChrist Redeemer (Portuguese : Cristo Redentor), is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The statue is 105 meters high, weighs 700 tons, and. located at the top of the mountain 2296-foot Corcovado overlooking Rio de Janeiro. The statue has become an icon of Rio and Brazil, although it was originally created as a potent symbol of Christianity. The monument was inaugurated on 12 October 1931.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in a press release on June 20, 2007 reaffirmed that no link with the initiative. One of the main criticisms is that the selection of the new 7 wonders only reflect the views of those who have Internet access, not all citizens of the world. Source: Press release http://www.new7wonders.comUnesco.org URL:. http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php- URL_ID = 38482 & URL_DO = DO_TOPIC & URL_SECTION = 201.html

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Real Estate listings Bolivia are very cheap, but go unnoticed

 Bolivia is one of the countries of South America. This landlocked country surrounded by Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile (famous places on vacation), have come to know its own shares of tourists and vacationers who want to experience what Bolivia has to offer. Because of this, tourism has become one of the main sources of revenues, and learn ways to enjoy this country, here are ten things you must do once in Bolivia. 1) wine and dine .. Of course, not go to a country and not enjoy their native foods. Once you are in Bolivia, do not forget to try your pie Salta, back mounted, and spicy chicken. These are just some of the dishes native to Bolivia is proud to offer. 2) Have memories of your stay .. Because this is a beautiful country to visit, do not forget to take pictures. There are vacation spots for many that can be visited, each of which offers a perfect view to take photos. Therefore, do not forget your camera confidence. 3) Go on trips .. As in any other country famous for its resorts, there are plenty of places to visit and see in this country. The most famous places that these visits are to La Paz and Lake Titicaca. You should also go on a tour of Sucre and Potosí. 4) Go to the activities of Bolivia .. This is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the nature of Bolivia and enjoy its breathtaking scenery as well. Popular activities include hiking and jungle walks. You can also go mountain slopes as well. . 5) Get to know people and their culture. Visit the shops and stores in Bolivia. Walk through the most famous streets in Bolivia and feel what it means to be part of their culture. This is a good way to meet new friends in Bolivia and also a fun way to meet their daily lives. . 6) Go shopping. You can always buy your souvenirs in gift shops and small stalls Bolivia. Here you will find many sizes of wood that your family will enjoy. You can also buy jewelry made, and other handicrafts, alpaca blankets, which are also good memories. 7) Knowing of holidays in Bolivia .. Nothing beats going to Bolivia where there is a festival going on. One of the famous festivals in Bolivia is the Festival del Gran Poder, a religious holiday, and where they can also enjoy a street party in La Paz. You can also visit Bolivia during Alasitas, an event so colorful and so full of people filling the streets to buy in miniature of the things they want. . 8) Visit the places. Walking through the streets of the city, you come to appreciate more the country of Bolivia. These places are full of shows that sell a lot of native products such as ponchos and charangos. This is a great way to meet local people and culture. . 9) Visit museums. Of course, Bolivia has its own museums that have a large part of their heritage and culture. By visiting museums, you'll learn about the rich history of Bolivia, as well as appreciate more the richness of their culture. Some museums are the National Museum of Archaeology and National Museum of Art. 10) Relax and enjoy your stay .. There are so many beautiful hotels in Bolivia, and you can easily search and book your stay online, too. If you get tired to visit all the places that Bolivia has to offer, then sit back and relax. Imagine eating a fine Bolivian food on your balcony and enjoy the glorious vision of Bolivia below?

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Peru, Maine Local Travel Information Guide

 Peru is a small rural town in western Maine, which has existed for over 180 years and has about sixteen to one hundred inhabitants. It is a good place for the holiday season. It is also attractive for winter activities like skiing and snowmobiling. Peru has several businesses, a waterfront camping and establishments.There few other shops in Peru. It has a gas station, convenience store and a discount / gift shop. Opposite the station is a monument shop. The shop sells pizza, beer and other items. Peru discount and gift shop is located on Route 108. The campsite also has a shop. There is a large office, plus new post as well. The camp, called "Honey beach run and camping, is located along Worthley Pond and can be used for RV, cabin or tent. It has a private beach, full hook-ups, sports facilities, vending machines, and other amenities. Sandy and primitive campsites are also available-type. There are different types depending on whether the field in a basis.Worthley daily, weekly or monthly on the pond, which is likely to be called a lake in some areas, is small by Maine standards, but large enough for most purposes. Greenwood Road runs along parts of the lagoon. There are snowmobile trails and several mountains in the area. For those who wish to remain in Peru for a weekend or more, renting a cottage by the sea can be seen. Some homes available for rent found on the Internet or in local newspapers. Rent a villa offers more privacy and comfort than staying at a campsite, but is usually more expensive and often requires a security deposit.Aside convenience store, the only other food business where you can buy a takeaway meal restaurant near the lake. It's called "The Bus", and it is difficult to overlook, since it became a restaurant in a yellow school bus large. The radio station 780 AM in Rumford. It broadcasts religious programming and CNN news. The Rumford Falls Times newspaper reports the news from Peru, as well as other towns in the area. There is a small fire station, church, town office, garage and primary school. closest large cities are Mexico, Rumford and Dixfield. Supermarkets, restaurants, a department store, additional shelters and other services can be found in this other information available on the Internet towns.Little Dixfield, in addition to yellow page listings and weather reports. Elementary school camping and have websites, while the office of the city does not.

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Travelers Auto Insurance: Not a thing of the past

 With the trend for online advertising and financial management, many insurance companies choose to take their organizations to network and provide a strong, visible presence on the Internet. Travelers Auto Insurance is a company that has successfully made the transition. Available at www.travelers.com give this company a wide range of services and benefits that meet most customers' needs.While travelers have a strong online presence, they also offer benefits of independent insurance brokers for customers who continue to prefer to do business transactions with an individual who has a physical office in their community. For persons unfamiliar with the Internet, this may be the best option to locate an auto insurance fact agent.In travelers are the second largest insurance company with insurance underwriting auto policies through independent agents. Since many people are looking for competitive prices when searching for an insurance policy, this an indication of economic attractiveness of the benefits of buying insurance through that company. Another benefit of being insured with travelers is that this company services every state in USMost of the people reading this, however, are familiar with Internet navigation. It is easy to navigate website allows customers to buy most of their business online. Users can get a good quote, pay bills and do many other tasks on the web. Customers who purchase policies through Travelers Auto Insurance is also eligible for a variety of discounts. People can get discounts for having multiple cars insured, or because they bought a hybrid car. Good drivers and good student discounts are also available through this company. Another advantage of selecting passengers are claiming coverage is night and day, 365 days a year. Claims information can be accessed by calling a toll-free number. In addition, the company offers a program that is guaranteed to auto repair shops throughout the United States.Before request a quote, have basic information about the drivers to be insured. Also, know the make, model and year of cars that will be covered. Have at least an idea of how much coverage you want for each type of coverage available. You can choose to do some comparison shopping as well as through other providers of insurance. This will only ensure that you get the most economic price for the coverage you desire. If, as is highly likely, giving travelers the best auto insurance rate for the desired coverage, then you will certainly know you've got a whole lot.

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