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Zipaquira Salt Cathedral: A Descent Toward Heaven Near Bogota?

Destinos Ahora — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Where is God located? The typical answer might be: “Up in the sky in Heaven.” But what if we told you that you could find him underground? Would you be willing to descend to the depths to find him in a temple made of salt? This sanctuary actually exists, and we went to visit it. […]

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Chichén Itzá: Kukulcán, Sacred Cenotes and the Mayan Legacy

Destinos Ahora — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Thousands of years before Christ, one of the most advanced civilizations of all time developed in the Yucatan Peninsula. The Mayans ruled Mesoamerica for more than a millennium thanks to their scientific, architectural, and artistic knowledge, all of which is evident in the ruins of Chichén Itzá. We had the chance to explore this wonder, […]

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Taj Mahal: Three Biggest Takeaways from This India Marvel

Destinos Ahora — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 04:00:00 +0000

There are monuments that symbolize their country, such as the Eiffel Tower in France, the Roman Colosseum in Italy, and the Taj Mahal which represents India. What makes this palace special compared to other world monuments? We traveled there to find out, but the weather and an impending pandemic threatened to ruin our only opportunity. […]

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Les Grands Buffets Restaurant: Gourmet Unlimited

Destinos Ahora — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Feast. Smörgåsbord. Cornucopia. Service à la française. All-you-can-eat. The variety of existing terms related to food in abundance shows the value we give it as a symbol of prosperity and even luxury. The word “buffet” may be the most representative of all in this regard. Les Grands Buffets takes that concept to the highest level […]

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Recoleta Cemetery: Two Centuries of Memorable Walks

Destinos Ahora — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

NOTE: This article was originally published February 4, 2019. We share it to mark the cemetery’s 201st anniversary. The Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina exhibits beautiful sculptures and mausoleums carved in honor of the people who rest there. Most of its facilities are made of expensive materials such as marble, which demonstrate the need for […]

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AREA15: An Other-Worldly Good Time

Destinos Ahora — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Rumor states that for decades Area 51, a classified facility in the Nevada desert, has guarded the secrets of extraterrestrial intelligence and technology. Now AREA15, a mirror location to Area 51, has been “declassified” in Las Vegas to answer all our conspiracy theories. Are aliens real? Yup. Are they friendly? Yeah, pretty chill. Do they […]

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Sphere Las Vegas: The Ultimate Guide

Destinos Ahora — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

UPDATE 2024-01-14: This post now refers to the cancellation of the Sphere London project. Near the center of the Las Vegas Strip, there is a gigantic eye watching over you. It’s not always an eye; sometimes it’s an emoji, a planet, a jack-o-lantern, a basketball, swimming humpback whales, even a freaky space baby. If endless […]

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Qutub Minar: Where Muhammad and Ganesha Clashed

Destinos Ahora — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Both Qutub Minar and the compound that houses it serve as tangible proof of Islamic influence in India. We had the opportunity to explore this minaret or “victory tower”, the first monument we visited on our trip through India just before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Call it Qutub Minar, Qutab Minar or Qutb […]

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Xcaret Parks: Our In-Depth Experience

Destinos Ahora — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:00:00 +0000

The best amusement parks in the world have their own personality. Disney reigns in this regard, channeling the nostalgia created by its own branch of audiovisual entertainment and injecting it into its properties. Now, few parks represent a region of the world as well as those by Grupo Xcaret. This conglomerate based in Mexico’s Riviera […]

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Don Nino: A Sweet Tradition of Gelato and “Famiglia”

Destinos Ahora — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 04:00:47 +0000

A complete travel experience includes visiting a country’s iconic places, discovering its culture and tasting its cuisine. Italy, apart from its museums, churches and monuments, is known for its coffee and desserts. The creamy cannoli, the energetic espresso, the refreshing gelato, the popular cappuccino, the colorful macaron, the authentic tiramisu. You can taste all these […]

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Madero Tango: Lights, Sounds, Magic and Passion

Destinos Ahora — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:00:31 +0000

Tango may be Argentina’s biggest contribution to the world. Born in the city of Buenos Aires from a mixture of immigrant cultures along the river, Tango ignites the imagination of every tourist, both as a dance style and as a music genre, with its sensuality and elegance. Buenos Aires is full of places where to […]

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Carne & Co: Beef, Pork and Lamb Served with “Amour”

Destinos Ahora — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 04:00:27 +0000

Until recently, ordering a good cut of beef, pork or lamb in the Dominican Republic involved visiting an overrated establishment offering imported meat. Over the past decade, the minds behind Carne & Co. have demystified that notion by creating a brand of meat native to the country. Meat worthy of both export and consumption at […]

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