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Football   Buenos Aires

Football, Buenos Aires

 44 Reviews  For all football 'nuts', if you're in Buenos Aires do not miss the opportunity to see a football game. The best and biggest team in town are River Plate whose "Cancha" which is the Porteño term for a... 

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Inca Trail   Cusco

Inca Trail, Cusco

 9 Reviews  Hello everybody!! I would like to share some of my experience on the Inca Trail. I just did it for the first time two months ago and I totally recommend it. The Inca Trail has a a mix of everything.... 

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Horseriding   Bogotá

Horseriding, Bogotá

 5 Reviews  Having said all that it would remain a memorable experience for a while. All I did was being careful and getting scared of seeing the sudden steep slope of the hill while the horse was running. By the... 

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Hiking / Climbing   Machu Picchu

Hiking / Climbing, Machu Picchu

 11 Reviews  I did my Machu Picchu hike with GAP adventures. They provided accommodation in Cuzco, transport to the start of the hike, English speaking guide, porters, meals on hike, tent accommodation on the... 

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Watch Polo   Buenos Aires

Watch Polo, Buenos Aires

 9 Reviews  Guapa Polo offers personalised polo days out in the Argentine countryside for visitors of all horse-riding abilities, including those who've never ridden before. You'll learn the basics of the famous... 

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Mountain Biking   Cusco

Mountain Biking, Cusco

 2 Reviews  Even if you are not an experienced cyclist, I would highly recommend taking a mountain biking trip with one of the tour companies (I went with Eric Adventures - $35.) The views are truly amazing and... 

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The Quchichaqa   Machu Picchu

The Quchichaqa, Machu Picchu

 4 Reviews  The idea time to stop over at the top is about 30 minutes. Say a little prayers, may the PEACE to the world, the blessing og GOD to you and me. Surely GOD our heavenly father will answers your... 

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Golf in Buenos Aires   Buenos Aires

Golf in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

 7 Reviews  Every year I organise a golf trip somewhere in the world. After much discussion we decided to go to Buenos Aires. Amazing courses, the best meat and friendly people. My suggestion: Olivos, Buenos... 

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Rugby   Buenos Aires

Rugby, Buenos Aires

 3 Reviews  The reason I went to Buenos Aires the first time was because the All Blacks (from New Zealand - my country!) were playing the Pumas - the Argentina team. The New Zealand Embassy helped a big group of... 

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Intercontinental Clubs Cup

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This Championship confronts the South American Champion Club and the European Champion Club (we keep on talking about football). Since 1960, there have been 41 championships (it was not contested in 1975 and 1978), and South American Clubs won this Cup 21 times.Who will be the next Champion?Well... South America has another Cup! December 14, 2003: Boca Jrs. from Argentina won the chmpionship. Este Campeonato enfrenta al Club Campe?n de Sudarm?rica con el Club Campe?n de Europa (seguimos hablando de f?tbol). Desde 1960, ha habido 41 ediciones (no se disput? en 1975 y 1978), y los Clubes Sudamericanos ganaron esta Copa 21 veces.?Qui?n ser? el pr?ximo Campe?n?Bueno... Sudamérica tiene una Copa más! El 14 de diciembre de 2003, Boca Jrs. de Argentina ganó el Campeonato.

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World Cup

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Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in almost every South American country, and many football stars have been born in this continent. The first World Cup was contested in Uruguay, in 1930, and since then, South American countries won this Cup nine times:*Uruguay: 2 times (1930 - 1950)*Argentina: 2 times (1978 - 1986)*Brazil: 5 times (1958 - 1962 - 1970 - 1994 - 2002)El fútbol es el deporte más popular en casi todos los países sudamericanos, y muchas estrellas del fútbol han nacido en este continente. La primera Copa Mundial se disputó en Uruguay en 1930, y desde entonces, países sudamericanos ganaron la Copa en nueve oportunidades: *Uruguay: 2 times (1930 - 1950)*Argentina: 2 times (1978 - 1986)*Brasil: 5 times (1958 - 1962 - 1970 - 1994 - 2002) A TV, some beers, peanuts, olives, a flag, a cap and a T-shirt with your National Team colours.Un televisor, algunas cervezas, maníes,...

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God's hand

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Who is the other football idol? Diego Armando Maradona, also known as "la mano de Dios" (God's hand). This controversial but genial player was born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) in 1960; he played in his country and in Europe (he is a hero in Naples!), and he was World Champion with the Argentinian team.¿Quién es el otro ídolo del fútbol? Diego Armando Maradona, también conocido como "la mano de Dios". Este polémico pero genial jugador nació en Buenos Aires (Argentina) en 1960; jugó en su país y en Euroapa (es un héroe en Nápoles!) y fue Campeón Mundial con la Selección Argenitna.

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O Rei Pelé

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento was born in Minas Gerais (Brazil) in 1940; when he was 16 years old, he began to play football at the Santos (Santos Futebol Clube), and then it began the legend of O Rei Pelé (King Pelé). He was World Champion with the Brazilian team in 1958, 1962, and 1970, but until now, he keeps on "playing" at the political and social fields.Pelé is considered one of the two best football players of the history; who is the other one? See next tip.Edson Arantes do Nascimento nació en Minas Gerais (Brasil) en 1940; cuando tenía 16 años, comenzó a jugar en el Santos (Santos Futebol Clube), y allí comenzó la leyenda de "O Rei Pelé". Fue Campeón Mundial con la selección brasileña en 1958, 1962 y 1970, pero hasta ahora él sigue destacaándose en los campos político y social.Pelé es considerado uno de los dos mejores jugadores de fútbol de todos los tiempos; ¿quién es el otro?...

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Top 3 Hotels in South America

The Glu Hotel  Buenos Aires

 1 Review and 223 Opinions  I was snookered by the website and photos. The hotel is not what is seems. Its located in Palermo,... 

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Copacabana Palace  Rio de Janeiro

 21 Reviews and 355 Opinions  A veritable Rio landmark, Copacabana Palace continues to enjoy a reputation as one of the most... 

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JW Marriott Hotel Lima  Lima

 7 Reviews and 251 Opinions  We did not stay here, but it was pointed out to us as the hotel used for some of the VIPs that came... 

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Q:  Hi, I fly into Santiago at the end of the month; I am travelling through S. America for three months. Looking to see if my... 

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A: > 5 days Iguassu Falls The amount of time you spend here depends on if you go to the Brazilian side, or what you like to do. There are a lot of hiking trails on the... 

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