The woman who defied a regime Traditional streets for used books in Santiago de Chile? Move to San Diego, around crossing with Santa Isabel, where you can find interesting books. If you prefer, there are places which combine a café and a bookstore, such as Café Literario Bustamante https://twitter.com/biblioprovi/status/791725508195151872, in the Bustamante park (Providencia), or Café Literario Mosqueto at Mosqueto …
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Traditional influences and avant garde style There is an important day for the Chileans; it arrived on September 18, el Dieciocho, a day of great popular festivals during which independence from Spain is celebrated. On this occasion, if you are traveling in Chile, you will see people wearing traditional costumes, while dance the cueca and gather to drink and eat, …
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Unique, incomparable, unattainable Dressed in simplicity, with long hair on the face marked by smallpox, she sang the difference between true and false. Her father was a music teacher and her mother was a tailor. 4 October, her birthdate, was chosen “Chilean Musicians’ Day”. Acknowledged as “the Mother of Latin American folk”, renewaded Chilean folk music. Violeta Parra https://www.violetaparra100.cl/biografia/, born …
Read More »A MUSICAL JOURNEY, BETWEEN POLICY AND SENSE OF HUMOR – Ana Tijoux: A French singer and rapper, with Chilean citizenship
Exploring sensitive matters, devoid of violence The Knife Music https://recordstores.love/10167, it is a shop located in the center of Santiago, with a large catalog and good prices. There are songs that tell you about “trips to listen”; they are the ones you heard for the first time during a “real journey”. Visiting Chile, we suggest you buy a musical selection …
Read More »THE HIGHLIGHTED REPRESENTATIVE OF HYPERREALISM – Claudio Bravo: One of the most prestigious Chilean painters worldwide
Works that draw on the art sources of the past and the present Eat and drink like them. This is what you can do, to add the memory of the smells and flavors to your trip to Chile. In Santiago de Chile, Chipe Libre – Républica Independiente Del Pisco https://es-la.facebook.com/chipelibrerepublicaindependientedelpisco/, will certainly help you. Even the reproduction of a painting …
Read More »WHERE TO INVENT, DREAM AND REFUGE IN THE ILLUSION – The journey brings wisdom. There is no better place to discover it than Peru
Peru, because it is absolutely mind boggling Arequipa, the “White City,” is guaranteed to impress; you too will stand awestruck in the Plaza de Armas, the most grandiose in Peru. Towering over the plaza is the city cathedral, built from a type of white volcanic rock, common throughout the city center. For a different perspective of the city, head away …
Read More »DANTE STREET, WHERE START A LONG STORY OF IMAGES – Carlos Domínguez: When everyone asked “hey little friend, touch my face”.
60 years of political and social history of Peru Reportage photography is seeing and telling through images. From Lima to the Sacred Valley of the Incas; from Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca; from Paracas to Cusco, Peru, it is not only to see, but also to photograph inside your exciting journey http://travelvisionjourneys.com/tour/peru/, between nature and archeology in the footsteps of …
Read More »DESIGNED TO YOUR MEASURE – Yirko Sivirich: Waiter and packager in supermarkets, but his dream was fashion design
Story in the world of fashion, based on hard work The climate of Peru is varied, due to the difference in altitude between the countries and its large extent. Do not forget hat, k-way and sunscreen, as well as light gym shoes. Any advice for your travel memories? Red dishes made with Quinua ceramics, or torito de pucara (a bull-shaped …
Read More »A YOUNG POETESS, IN THE SHADOW OF THE FATHER – Angélica Palma: Lead in the aseptic family genre, fun and well written
Reflect, between traditional and modern Lima A Literature Lover’s Guide to Lima? The city has inspired writer novelist Mario Vargas Llosa, the every travelers’ go-to novelist. It was the drinking place for international thinkers. The famous Hotel Bolivar, has served pisco sours to the legendary writer Ernest Hemingway. Bar Queirolo https://antiguatabernaqueirolo.com/ has served Peruvian writers for generations, and remains a …
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Did you know that “Hoy” (sung by Gloria Estefan), is actually written by Gian Marco? His songs have sold millions of copies and his nomination as a “Goodwill Ambassador” by UNICEF is one of the awards he has received in his years of professional experience. Her mother is an actor and a singer, just as her father is a composer …
Read More »ART IS NEVER ISOLATED BY THE SURROUNDING REALITY – Teodoro Nuñez Ureta: Paint the lives of people and their landscape, their history and their heroes
Most important Peruvian muralist in the world Arequipa, the “White City,” is guaranteed to impress; you too will stand awestruck in the Plaza de Armas, the most grandiose in Peru. Towering over the plaza is the city cathedral, built from a type of white volcanic rock, common throughout the city center. For a different perspective of the city, head away …
Read More »INTO A LAND OF EXTREMES – Paraguayan journey, together with special people
History and national parks to be discovered. All you have to do is decide where to begin. By allowing you to visit its tropical forests, Paraguay https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/south-america/paraguay/, is ready to offer its visitors breathtaking beauties and unique attractions in the world. Here you will live unforgettable experiences, which will bring you into contact with nature. But not only nature. Here …
Read More »WAY OF BEING – Francene Keery: The charm of the Paraguay River, in photos
Look into nature, you will understand everything Looking for a good book, walking on Avenida General José de San Martín (Asunción), you find a place where they offer a quality service that allows you to have access to the library with the best prices and brands. By promoting cultural and educational growth, El Lector http://www.ellector.com.py/ contributes to the dissemination of …
Read More »A YOUNG DESIGNER, CREATIVE AND TALENTED – Celina Mersan: Evok femininity, into diversity
When is halfway, between elegant and romantic Mercado Cuatro, Asunción’s largest and busiest open-air bazaar, it is estled in a peaceful area. The tangled network of stalls offers travelers everything. Head to the stalls peddling handmade crafts, admiring hammocks and traditional clothes. If you are looking for an authentic piece of Paraguay, start at Folklore https://www.facebook.com/pages/Folklore-Artesania/266343267419161, where you will find …
Read More »BREATHE OF PARADISE, IN VERSES – Susy Delgado: In an awakening, everyone must go away
Cultivate interest in all the art and culture plots The Paraguayan music is totally of European origin. Here, most popular instruments are the harp and the guitar. The best nightclubs in Asuncion? You to can stop off at the trendy Paseo Carmelitas to wine and dine before cutting loose at a happening club such as Velvet http://www.velvet.com.py/, where you can …
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