CHILE
Communities around San Pedro de
Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama attracts tourists
from all over the world. This town is in the centre of some of the most amazing
scenery in Northern Chile. It is close to the
country’s largest flamingo-dotted salt flat, numerous volcanoes, geysers, and
strange and beautiful rock formations found nowhere else in the world. Its past
indigenous heritage is still present in the region´s archeological sites and in
the communities living in little not touristy towns lost in the middle of the
desert.
Santiago and
surroundings
The modern capital of Santiago has some of the most spectacular views
of any city in the world. A virtual 360° view of the rugged, snowcapped
Andes
Mountains is a striking
contrast to the sleek skyline of the business district. In Santiago one can find an
interesting combination of traditional culture and westernization. The city´s
sorroundings offers an easy access to nature that must be sustained through
conservation as a valuable part of the city.
La Serena
Chile’s second
oldest city has beautiful architecture, crystal clear skies, and miles of golden
sandy beaches. Closeby, the mystical Elqui Valley with its 300 clear days per
year and starry skies it´s one of the region´s attraction both for locals and
tourists. However the region´s increasing desertification due to mono cultives
and lack of irrigation constitutes a problem for the future generations.
Communities around Pucón
Pucón is a small town sorrounded by lakes, a
smoking volcano, and easy access to practically every adventure sport
available. This town is a meeting place for adventure minded people from all
over the globe who usually don´t notice the town´s struggling rural
community. Some of this communities are also involved in conservation projects
of the surrounding forests, realizing that their natural resources can be a way
to self-sustainability.
Chiloé
Island
This island belongs to an archipelago
where Spain maintainted
its last stronghold of colonial power in South America. Today there are still vestiges of this old
way of life, entwined with the influences of German immigrants in the late 1800s
and of modern-day Chile. On every island, ancient
moss-covered wooden churches gracing the seaside, and palafitos (stilt houses)
abound. That and the inhabitants cultural richness allows the visitor to benefit
from a unique cultural experience.
Patagonia
(Chile & Argentina)
Here in Patagonia
the land is wild and untamed. It soars into jagged mountain peaks and plunges to
the depths of deep gorges carved by unyielding sheets of ice. Patagonia is home to some of the world’s most amazing
natural monuments, including snow-capped mountains, windswept plateaus, and
turquoise lakes. This is one of the few unspoiled places left where people can
stand in complete awe of Mother Nature’s savage beauty and therefore
conservation work in this area is one of great
importance.
ARGENTINA
Iguazú
district
Misiones belongs to Argentina’s Mesopotamia Region, which is
situated between the Uruguay River and the Parana River, the second longest
river in South America after the Amazon River. The guaraní people, the region´s
original ihnabitants, have managed to still live in scattered unnoticed
communities while the region’s natural wonder, Iguazú Falls are visited daily by
thorusands and are considered the most impressive waterfalls in the
world.
Besides being famous as the place where indepandance was first
declared from Spain, this small province has many interesting places around its
capital such as nearby green
lush valleys at the foot of impressive mountains that turn into desert
plains. The province´s many indigenous museums, archeological sites and still
existing indigenous communities give the visitor an insight of Argentina´s
indigenous heritage.
Buenos
Aires and
surroundings
Often called the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires boasts
abundant historic buildings and sites, which mix with recycled old buildings,
new artistic neighborhoods and outstanding gastronomy. People of different
social backgrounds and living standards live together in this city making it
noticeable for the visitor to presence this city´s broad social
gap.
Salta and surroundings
The city of Salta still bears a distinct
Hispanic character that sets it apart from other cities in the country. From its
foundation, it has enjoyed an importance both political and economical, making
it a city with a boasting social life which it’s still present
today. Around the city, Salta´s colourful valleys and salt
flats invite the visitor to sit back and enjoy the scenery. And on the eastern
side of the province, many indigenous communities live still disconnected from
the modern
life.
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