High on a hill, dominating the sea, Loreto is a small city that lives solely for the "Santa Casa", one of the most famous and revered monuments of Christianity. According to tradition, it was the Virgin Mary's birth house, which up until that time was kept intact and venerated in Palestine, then flown by angels from Nazareth to the Adriatic Coast and set on a green hill of laurels on the night of December 10, 1294; hence the name Loreto.
Nestled in the lush landscapes of western Cuba, Viñales offers an enchanting escape into a world where time seems to slow down amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Renowned for its striking limestone formations, known as mogotes, the Viñales Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a paradise for nature enthusiasts. The valley's dramatic scenery provides an ideal backdrop for hiking, horseback riding, and exploring underground caves like the Cueva del Indio.
Wamena is a part of Irian Jaya and shares a landmass with Papua New Guinea and it's peoples culture is very similar to the Papuans. From snow capped mountains to jungles, from swamps to glaciers there is much to explore in this less traveled, diverse region.
Ogden, city, seat of Weber County, northern Utah, at the confluence of the Ogden and Weber rivers, near Salt Lake City; incorporated 1851. It is an industrial and transportation center. Major manufactures include aerospace equipment, high-technology products, and motor-vehicle products. Construction, tourism, Hill Air Force Base, and the Ogden Defense Depot are of economic importance. Ogden is the site of Weber State University (1889); the Ogden Tabernacle and Temple; the Daughters of Utah Pione
The Pacific Ocean is both the largest and the deepest ocean on Earth. It extends from the Americas in the east to Asia and Australia in the west, and from the Artic Ocean in the north to Antarctica in the south.
Sanur, Bali's oldest resort village, has an atmosphere rich in culture, unmatched beauty and charm. Hotels are nestled among fragrant tropical gardens, and shops line tree shaded lanes. Far from the hustle and bustle of Kuta, Sanur's relaxed atmosphere has remained unchanged for centuries.
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Whale
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Dolphins
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Divorce Beach
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Playa del Amor
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Nestled on the southern tip of California's Baja Peninsula, there's a feeling of peace on Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Find your own private sand dune and bask in the sun. Walk along the famous Playa del Amor or explore Cabo's unique rock formations that are found in almost every cove. For a special treat, stop and watch artists create black coral jewelry.
Other Popular Destinations in Baja California Sur
La Paz
Located on the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, below California. La Paz is famous for its fishing.
Isla Espiritu Santo
One of the most beautiful islands in the Sea of Cortez, with deeply indented shorelines and dramatically eroded cliff faces.