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Semana Santa
Semana Santa in South America is the religious festival of the year. Whatever country or village there is sure to be an intense celebration of faith.
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Mompox, Colombia
In the centre of the colonial heartland of Colombia lies perhaps the key to the second wave of tourist attractions in this South American nation.
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Semana Santa Fiesta in Spain
Steer clear of the textbook examples of Holy Week in Spain if you want to see something other than a public show.
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Semana Santa in Guatemala
A week long hybrid festival of the rebirth of Christ combining Catholic and Maya traditions with a climax of a sleepless three-day march of holy statues.
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Festivals in Spain
It has been said that Spaniards are known for working hard and playing hard. The people of Spain put a lot into their festivals. As such, it is something every prospective visitor should experience.
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From Cartagena to Mompox
Deep in the sweltering heat of the Bolivar Department, Mompox is a current day Colonial relic and backwater. A new road may change this, visit it now in its sleepy glory
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Maya Communities by San Cristóbal
Amatenango del Valle and San Lorenzo Zinacantán are known for local crafts, unique costumes, and friendly people.
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Where to Stay in Mompox, Colombia
Mompox has a real shortage of accommodation options for the Semana Santa high season. Out of this period you'll not have any trouble finding a place to stay.
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Easter Processions in Spain
Pasos, hand-carved and realistically painted statues that retell the story of the Passion of Christ, are paraded through the streets on Good Friday in solemn processions.
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Jerez de la Frontera: Pure Spain
This charming old Costa de la Luz city has it all, wine houses to visit, the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art, and the Gypsy heart of Spain's flamenco tradition.
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Mexico Dreaming - Part One
Billy's poetic odyssey - <I>Musings of a Performance Poet</I> - finds him ensconced in Mexico where performance is more than art; it's a way of life.
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San Juan Chamula
The church in Chamula is one of the most profound examples of Catholicism and Maya traditions. It should be on every southern Mexico traveler's itinerary.
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Spain Trivia: Malaga Travel Facts
Information on the Andalucian town: The Palacio de Buenavista, bus tours, Playa de la Malagueta, Feria de Malaga festival, Cortijo de Torres & La Mantiqua cathedral
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• museo picasso art
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Spanish Festivals: Events in Ávila
90 minutes away from Madrid, this European city break or day trip destination in the heart of Castilla y León has many festivals, like the Medieval Market & Holy Week.
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