Category: Destination: Chile
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Staying at Château Frontenac: Inside Quebec City’s Iconic Castle Hotel
Some hotels are simply places to sleep, and others become part of the trip itself. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is one of those rare hotels that feels inseparable from the destination. Perched above the St. Lawrence River in the heart of Old Quebec, the hotel looks like a castle from the outside and carries that…
Visit Quebec City: A French Fairytale in the Heart of North America
There are cities you visit for a weekend, and then there are cities that make you feel as though you have stepped through a doorway into another century. Quebec City belongs firmly in the second category. With its cobblestone lanes, fortified walls, church spires, French street signs, and the grand silhouette of Fairmont Le Château…
Dining in the Depths: The Magic of La Gruta Teotihuacán
No trip to the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán is complete without descending into La Gruta, one of Mexico’s most spectacular and unique culinary destinations. Located just behind the Pyramid of the Sun near Gate 5, this iconic restaurant is built entirely inside a majestic, thousand-year-old volcanic cave and natural lava tunnel. After a hot day…
Unlocking the City of the Gods: The Ultimate Guide to the Pyramids of Teotihuacán
Rising majestically from the high valley floor just 30 miles northeast of Mexico City, the ancient metropolis of Teotihuacán stands as one of the most awe-inspiring archaeological wonders of the ancient world. Flourishing between 100 B.C. and 650 A.D., this massive UNESCO World Heritage site was once home to over 150,000 residents—making it the largest…
The Ultimate Teotihuacán Guide: Which of the 5 Gates Should You Choose?
Planning a day trip to the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán can feel overwhelming, especially when you realize this massive UNESCO World Heritage site stretches over two miles. Most travelers don’t realize that the complex has five distinct gated entrances (puertas). Picking the wrong gate means adding miles of walking under an intense, shade-free Mexican sun.…
Walls That Speak: Diego Rivera and the Mexican Muralism Revolution-Guide to seeing Diego Rivera’s Murals in Mexico City
Skip the long ticket lines at the National Palace. If you want to experience the raw power of the Mexican Muralism movement without fighting crowds of tourists, you need to head to a functioning government building just blocks from the Zócalo: the Ministry of Public Education (SecretarÃa de Educación Pública, or SEP). Here is everything…
Peaks to Palaces 