Sentences with phrase «colonial mountain towns»

You've got to check out some colonial mountain towns next time.

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What they've found is a country with pretty colonial towns and cities, miles of golden - sand beaches, an equatorial climate tempered by offshore ocean currents and the mountain terrain to make it spring - like year - round, and an incredibly low cost of living.

On the Caribbean coast between the lovely stretch of Playa Ancon, and the Sierra Escambray mountain range, Trinidad is a beautiful colonial town — the third Spanish settlement in Cuba — with lots to do and see in the surrounding areas.

The best way to get around this colonial town, situated on the bay with mountains towering in the background, is on foot and with 2 1/2 days to explore the area, there's plenty of time to see it all.

The Spanish left their legacy and this oozes out of attractive colonial towns such as Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, Guanajuato a UNESCO heritage site located in a pretty valley of the Sierra de Guanajuato mountains and the laid back city of Oaxaca.

Given the massive size of this country, there are understandably hundreds of things to see and do with white sand beaches, dense jungles, gushing waterfalls, stunning colonial towns, snow - capped mountains, delicious food and ancient ruins.

Within the mountains of Peru lies a wealth of ancient Inca temples, Spanish colonial towns, and breathtaking Andean vistas.

The towns of Ataco and Suchitoto, nestled in the mountains, are picture - perfect colonial towns, with cobbled streets, cute cafes, and historic boutique hotels.

This colonial city in the mountains of central Mexico was once a silver mining town and although it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site strangely it's not very popular with foreign tourists, who prefer San Miguel de Allende just an hour away.

Travelling in safety and comfort, some of the marvels that await you include the majestic Andes Mountains, the settlements of ancient civilizations, historic towns with beautifully - preserved colonial architecture and the opportunity to observe magnificent indigenous wildlife.

This exciting adventure travels from the heights of the Andean city of Quito to the coastal capital of Lima, taking in towering mountain landscapes, warm thermal springs, colonial towns and sunkiss...

White - sand beaches, soaring mountains and volcanoes, lush rainforests, Spanish haciendas, Mayan ruins, old colonial towns, modern resorts... and the list goes on.

Vietnam boasts stunning landscapes — the karst outcrops of Halong Bay and the hilltribe - settled mountains around Sapa spring to mind — as well as beaches, charming colonial towns, the fascinating villages of the Mekong Delta and lush national parks.

Climb Table Mountain (1 day), go souvenir shopping and explore Cape Town's colonial buildings (1 day), go on the Baz Bus Cape Peninsula tour (1 day) and do not miss out on Robbeneiland and the waterfront harbour centre (1 day)!

Although the years of the gold rush years have long passed and settlers have since relocated, the remaining 600 residents of this charming mountain town have kept true to its colonial heritage.

Whether you like beaches, mountains, colonial towns, food, music, traditional dance, or tequila, you'll find something of interest.

Taxco de Alarcon, Mexico's silver capital, is a charming colonial town nestled in the mountains of Guerrero state between Mexico City and Acapulco.

Cusco is a beautiful, colonial town situated in the high altitudes of the Andes Mountains.

, Mexico's silver capital, is a great place to buy jewelry but is also a charming colonial town set in the mountains south of Mexico City.

Located in the Andes surrounded by mountains, Quito's main attraction is Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with interesting colonial buildings, history, and monuments.

Rolling hills adorned with vines, sparkling waterways, rugged mountains, forests and fascinating towns reflecting Australia's colonial heritage.

I have done lots of research and reading about Guatemala and everything about the country appeals to me — from the prominent indigenous Mayan culture, the fascinating history, charming and colourful colonial towns and cities, incredible ancient Mayan ruins, to the stunningly beautiful and diverse landscapes (including rain forests, volcanoes, mountains, lakes, and more).

Casa Dos Cisnes is a luxury five bedroom, five and two 1/2 bath Mexican colonial - style home located high in the hills of the Sierra Madre mountain chain in the exclusive Conchas Chinas neighborhood, a five minute drive away from the Romantic Zone in the Old Town of Puerto

About... Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke, Virginia, is a bustling colonial town.