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Three Weeks in Santiago, Chile: Between the Andes and the Sky

I am now staying in the city of Santiago, Chile, a large modern metropolis with a walkable historic center. A blend of modern living surrounded by colonial architecture and the panoramic views of the Andes Mountains.  A country that endured 17 years of a brutal dictatorship led by General Pinochet in the 70s. Today, Chile is known for its stunning vineyards, empanadas, ceviche and pisco sour. Its long stretch of Andes mountains attracts both hikers and skiers worldwide. Its most famous resident, Poet Pablo Neruda has one of three homes in Santiago.  His Love Sonnet XI is best read in Spanish (Tengo hambre de tu boca, de tu voz, de tu pelo) along with a glass of Carmenere, Chile’s most popular wine.  I spent three weeks getting to know the city enjoying its wine and museums. Here is what I can share with you about this cosmopolitan city…

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The City of Eternal Spring: A Week in Medellin, Colombia

On my way to Peru, I thought I would make a couple of stops through Colombia to visit a friend in Bogota and to spend a week in Medellin. Many folks have suggested visiting this vibrant, transformed city.  After Bogota, Medellin is the second largest city in Colombia. A city nestled in the Andes Mountains that has gradually transformed its troubled, violent past into a city of innovation and culture. Known as the City of Eternal Spring due to its year-round Spring weather. I stayed in the Poblado district, an upscale community easy to get to the center of the city yet away from all the congestion and noise.  Here is a week of sightseeing and learning about this city’s past and future….

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Between Volcanoes and Valleys: Living San José

I stayed in the City of San Jose in Costa Rica for two weeks for a short stop on my way to Mexico. Costa Rica is renowned as a pioneer and leader in ecotourism.  The City of San Jose itself is not a big tourist attraction as most of its beaches, waterfalls, national parks and volcanos are hours away.  Get ready to move around and plan to stay in other part of the country to fully enjoy all that it offers.   A modern city, much like downtown Miami (not Miami Beach) with 90-degree weather during the day and a cooling down in the evenings. The city is known for its museums, nightlife and world known coffee.  The locals here called themselves Ticos and Ticas.  Everywhere you will come across local popular cafeterias known as “Sodas” where you can indulge in Costa Rican cuisine and enjoy some ceviche….

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Bogotá Uncovered: One Week in the City of Contrasts

Leaving Cartagena for a week’s stay in the capital of Bogota, a city 8500 feet above sea level with a population of over 8 million.  Bogota is the Colombia’s cultural center as it dominated all forms of cultural expressions. A modern city with a beautiful historic center with much of its ancestral architecture still in place. No longer one of the most violent city in the world, Bogota today is a melting pot of all cultures from different regions known for its cuisine, murals, street markets, festivals and art.  I stayed several blocks from the historic, colorful Candelaria neighborhood, visiting many of its museums and historic buildings as well as making a trip to the popular Andean mountains to visit a friend. If you have plans to come to Bogota, check out my week in this amazing city ….

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Immersed in Cartagena: History, Culture, and the Caribbean Spirit

As I embark on my second year of travel, this time going south, my first stop is Cartagena, Colombia.  Here I remained for six weeks as I mapped out the first several months of my travels. Cartagena is both a port, and a historic walled city situated on the Caribbean coast on the northern tip of South America. The city reminds me so much of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico from its fortress to its people, cuisine, Spanish colonial architecture, music and customs. Quite picturesque with its tropical year-around weather and festive Latin culture. Here is what I learned about its history, culture and Caribbean spirit….

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Echoes from La Guajira and the Wayuu Tribe of Colombia

During my stay in Colombia, I traveled for several days to the northern coast of Colombia known as La Guajira Peninsula, part desert where the indigenous community, the Wayuu Tribe has lived for centuries. Wayuu are semi-nomadic herders and traders also known as the people of sun, sand and wind. They mostly inhabited lands in the coastal areas of northern Colombia and Venezuela.  Today, the Wayuu ancient way of life is being threatened by climate change and the consequences of the outside world.….

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Whispers of the Past: A Hot-Air Balloon Journey Over Mexico’s Ancient City… Teotihuacan

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It is magical to just walk through the ancient city of Teotihuacan envisioning what this mighty city would have looked like in the 1500s. But nothing is comparable to floating over these pyramids in a hot-air balloon. Inside a basket with 12 other strangers floating in the air watching the sun rise to experience this ancient city. A forever memory etched in your brain. Here’s why you should try it….

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Mexico City … A Truly Global Majestic City

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Much like the country, Mexico City is so misunderstood, yet it offers a vibrancy and magnetism similar to many European countries. The city is both captivating and complex with a history that dates back to the ancient city of the Aztecs. Today, Mexico City is America’s oldest city founded by indigenous people. I spent six weeks in Mexico City exploring its beauty and culture while also understanding what makes this awesome city tick. Too much to do and too little time to fully take in all that it offers. Here is what I experienced ….

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Puebla…The Baroque Capital of Mexico

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Driving four hours from Oaxaca to Puebla, you can fully appreciate the beauty and enormity of the Sierra Madre Mountain range that surrounds both the city and state of Puebla, (6000 ft. above sea level). There are probably very few cities that can boast about the abundance and the grandeur presence of its 16-18th century Baroque architecture. Puebla is known for its Mole Poblano, a sweet spicy chocolate sauce with a kick and for it spicy-spicy Chiles en Nagodo (neither one, my stomach handled well). But more importantly, this city is also known for the Battle of Puebla, celebrated today as Cinco de Mayo when tequila and mezcal takes over the city (and the US). During my 25 day stay, I got to experience much of the cultural diversity of both the city and state of Puebla….

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Rufino Tamayo: Mexico’s Avant-Garde Modern Artist

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I’ve always loved Rufino Tamayo as an artist and a muralist. Little did I know he was also an avid art collector of Mesoamerican Art. During my stay in Oaxaca, I visited the Tamayo Museum of Pre-Columbian Art of Mexico and was blown away by the throve of ancient archeological artifacts collected by Tamayo and gifted to the city he was born in. This avant-garde modern artist has two museums named after him for good reason, leaving behind a legacy unequal to most artists of his era…

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