Wednesday, June 09, 2010

[1000 places to see before you die] part7

[1000 places to see before you die] part7 is Latin America!



Chichen Itza Yucatan Mexico----- The Pyramid of Kukulkan Towering above the other buildings at 79 feet (24 m) high, Each side had originally 91 steps, adding the platform at the top as a final step there are 365 in total one for every day of the year.
Further evidence that this building was linked to the Mayan interests of astronomy and the calendar is demonstrated at the spring and autumn equinox. On these days the shadow of the sun playing on the stairs causes the illusion of a snake processing down the pyramid in the direction of the cenote.



Tikal El Peten Guatemala----- The Maya Biosphere Reserve, the largest area of continuous tropical rain forest in Central American (22,280 square miles).



Roatan The beautiful Caribbean island of Roatan in the Bay Islands of Honduras----- Roatan has gentle, lush hills and offers clear turquoise waters and spectacular beaches and harbors. The island’s highest point is approximately 900 feet above sea level.
Roatan is rimmed by the world’s second largest reef, creating an underwater environment.



Dolphin Dive Bahamas----- The most popular dolphin swims, this is where you can swim and interact with the dolphins in a protected lagoon.
You will enjoy a perfect mix of dolphin behaviors and relaxed swimming..



Jamaica reggae Festival Jamaica Greater Antilles----- Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae. Born of the Rastafarian religion, and with a deep-rooted spirituality evolved form centuries-old slave songs, the music is a blend of African-influenced percussion, contemporary pop instrumentation.
The annual Sumfest festival showcases star performers jamming nonstop from dusk till dawn.

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