Americas

Bogota is located on a fertile plateau in the Andes Mountains. It is the capital of Colombia and the capital of Cundinamarca Province. The city is the largest in Colombia and the fastest-developing urban area in South America. Bogota serves as the political, economic, cultural, and tourist center of Colombia, making it a great destination for travelers. Bogota boasts stunning scenery, with its spring-like weather throughout the year and numerous historical sites. Preserving rich historical and cultural heritage, it is often referred to as the "Athens of South America." The...

Puebla is located east of Mexico City and is the capital of the state of Puebla in Mexico. It serves as the commercial, industrial, and agricultural center of the central region of the state. Founded in 1531, the city has a strategic significance in history. Despite not being very large in size, it is a gathering place for numerous historical sites and has rich tourism resources. Puebla boasts over 5,000 historical buildings, and the historical and cultural value of these buildings is a major reason why the old town area...

Chihuahua City is located at the eastern foothills of the Sierra Madre mountain range on the northern border of Mexico. It is the capital of Chihuahua state in Mexico, founded in the sixteenth century and officially established as a city in 1709. The city ranks as the 12th largest city in Mexico, known for its advanced industrial sector, making it one of the most renowned industrial cities in the country.Despite suffering damages in the mid-20th century, Chihuahua City has managed to preserve valuable buildings from the 19th to 20th centuries,...

Maracaibo is located on the shore of Lake Maracaibo in northwest Venezuela. It is the second largest city in the country, second only to the capital, Caracas, and is also the capital of Zulia State. The city is one of the world-renowned petroleum industrial centers and oil export ports, as well as one of the well-known oil export ports in the world.Maracaibo is also known as the "Little Venice" because an expedition team once discovered that the scenery along the shores of Lake Maracaibo and the water residences of the...

Maracay is located in the central-northern part of Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast. It is the capital and most important city of Aragua State. The city was founded in 1701, named after a local Indian chief, meaning "young tiger," and experienced rapid development during the rule of Juan Vicente Gómez.As one of the most important cities in Venezuela, Maracay is a key industrial and commercial center, producing paper, textiles, perfumes, soaps, and leather goods. In the northern part of Maracay, there are numerous high mountains which separate the city from...

Chachapoyas is a city located in the northwestern part of Peru, situated in the Utucubamba River Valley, serving as the capital of the Amazonas Region. Founded by Spanish colonizers in September 1538, it is a city with a distinct Southern Hemisphere charm.The Independence Square, located in the eastern part of the city, is a famous local attraction, featuring a monument commemorating the heroes of the Chachapoyas battle in June 1821. Towards the western part of the city is a hill where a well is located, and according to legend, Santo...

Matanzas is a city on the northern coast of Cuba in the Caribbean Sea, located 32 kilometers east of Havana and to the west of the resort town Varadero, serving as the capital of Matanzas Province. The city was founded in 1572 and is renowned for its poetry, culture, and Cuban black heritage.Known as the "City of Bridges" and "the Venice of Cuba" due to the presence of seven major bridges, Matanzas also holds the title of "the Athens of Cuba". The city boasts a variety of tourist destinations, including...

San Antonio de los Baños is a town in western Cuba, located 26 kilometers away from the capital Havana. It belongs to Artemisa Province and was founded in 1802, earning the reputation as the "City of Humor."Although not very large, San Antonio de los Baños has 39 schools and over 600 teachers, making it an important educational town. The town's library was established in 1975, with a collection of 32,000 books. In 1979, the Humor Museum was founded, and in 1986, the International Film and Television School was established in...

Pig Beach, also known as “Pig Island” or “Major Cay Coral Reef,” officially named “Big Major Cay Coral Reef,” is an uninhabited island in the Bahamas. It has gained worldwide fame thanks to the many wild swimming pigs that inhabit it, making these adorable pigs social media sensations.Pig Beach is home to a group of the “happiest” pigs in the world. They can swim in the crystal clear waters, sunbathe on the beach, pose for photos with tourists, and have become the star animals of the island. The reason why...