http://www.metropolitan-touring.com es Website News TUE, 9 Mar 2010 11:47:00 -0500 TUE, 9 Mar 2010 11:47:00 -0500 info@metropolitan-touring.com (Webmaster) Copyright 2009 Metropolitan Touring http://www.metropolitantouring.com/images/logo_main.gif http://www.metropolitantouring.com140 40 Metropolitan Touring es la principal agencia y tour operador en Ecuador, Galápagos y Perú con 56 años de experiencia. Operamos una gran variedad de viajes dentro de Ecuador y Perú. http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1807 http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1807 News In nature, some displays of courtships are more impressive than others. Some displays are as awesome in terms of shapes and colors as that of the Frigate Bird. This sea bird of tropical origin inhabits many corners of the New World: the Caribbean, Central and South America, including the Galapagos Islands. http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1808 http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1808 News Plazas, churches and streets of the Colonial Quarter of Ecuador’s Capital, will be the scenery of a grand celebration: The historical and traditional event of Holy Week which transforms the month of March into one of the most important periods in the capital’s calendar, with holy ceremonies and rituals that show the religious art of Quito. http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1809 http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1809 News The Peruvian Paso Horse is undoubtedly, one of the most representative symbols of tradition in Peru. Considered one of the smoothest gaited horses in the world, the Peruvian Paso horse came to Peru with the Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro, in 1532. http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1810 http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1810 News Peru is mainly a Catholic country, and as such, Easter is a real mayor event, not only to commemorate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but also the varied expressions of traditions that fluorish in many locations, particularly in the Andes, where Easter week represents the height of religious feeling for its people. http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1811 http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1811 News Undoubtedly, the tango holds a privileged position in the representation of Argentina abroad. Basically, it is known as a dance and a music which can be sung, tango also contains a particular language (lunfardo), certain usages, traditions and even a characteristic philosophy identifying tango people. http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1812 http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1812 News The gaucho is one of the best-known cultural symbols of Argentina. This rough, tough, free-riding horseman of the pampa, a proud cousin of the North American cowboy is maintained in Argentine culture as the perfect embodiment of the Argentinean essence that reflects national character. http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1813 http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1813 News The great valley of Chile offers the largest surface suitable for skiing in South America, a vast number of mountain resorts are distributed from the Central Valley to Patagonia; with the best resorts on the foothills of the imposing Andes mountain range. In this part of the southern hemisphere winter sports are accompanied by magnificent scenery. http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1814 http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1814 News For most of the twentieth century, the territory of Aisen was only accessible by boat and aircraft, the only form of communication by land with the rest of the region involved crossing territory to Argentina. http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1815 http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1815 News In times of crisis the question arises; how can we live independently with the resources that nature gives us without destroying it? How can we live in harmony with the environment? The topic of energy has become an increasingly large challenge for the world. http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1749 http://www.metropolitantouring.com/content.asp?id_page=1749 News With the arrival of the rain at the beginning of the year in the Galápagos, and the availability of food, Darwin Finches, take advantage of the resources and during the subsequent months, they dedicate themselves to breeding.