Spanish Chapter 7 Culture

La Pedrera

(* come back and edit)'La Pedrera' Spa is located 230 kilometers from montevideo on the Atlantic coast of uruguay near Rocha. In this spa can be many things, but during the summer season one of sports most Carlos is surfing. during the off-season of winter, from July to October the whales can be seen free trade is their journey to other latitudes more cold

Albert Pujols Subraya

From the Dominican Republic, he is a professional baseball player who plays for Los Angeles. He is a first baseman.

Diego Maradona

Has now retired to being a coach, has written an autobiography, and has his own tv show, and participates in a soccer program to help raise money for UNICEF

Buenos Aires

In Buenos Aires you will find the Colón Theatre, one of the most important in the world for its acoustics. It can accommodate about 2500 seated spectators. It is one of the most historical monuments in Buenos Aires

Termas del Arapey

In the North of Uruguay are hot springs with temperatures about 40 degrees coming from underground in the Earth layers. The Termas del Arapey are among the most ancient. The hot springs have therapeutic properties are around all year, but mainly in spring, autumn and winter. The baths have an infrastructure of thermal Center with tennis courts, paddle, and swimming pools. In addition, horseback riding and hiking are possible

Montevideo

Is the largest city and capital of Uruguay. Among other things, it is the international school of yoga, in which classes are offered for teachers one month of the year. This institution was founded in 1934. Since then, they have trained teachers of yoga in this city of more than 1.3 million Uruguayans. Montevideo is located on the seafront and has a mild climate almost all year round.

Mendoza

Mendoza is about 1000 kilometers to the West of the Argentinas Capital, Buenos Aires. Its located in the high plains of the eastern part of the Andes. It is almost 7000 meters high. Due to its proximity to andes, Mendoza can practice many sports on the mountain, paragliding, and mountain climbing. Also, skiing can be done during the winter. In the city you can visit many museums and important historical monuments

Lionel Mess

Still plays soccer professionally today under Barcelona FC in 2007, and uses his famous public figure to raise money for sick kids in hospitals

Colonia

The city of Conlonia in Uruguay is a historical city that combines styles colonial Spanish and Portuguese. In 1995, UNESCO declared this city as humanity historic patrimony for its architecture and the State of preservation of the city Anigua. In its historical district you can walk through the narrow streets of stones and the famous street of sighs. Also, you can visit several museums, such as the Indian Museum, the Museum of Spanish, and the Portuguese Museum

El fútbol femenino

The its ninth year, the expansion of women's soccer reached new records of growth. In 1991, then-President di FIFA organized the first global women's football in China. After last match, fans asked for the autograph to the players and now the autographs being sold online more famous for more than $100. The success of women's soccer started in the United States and has extended to all over the world. Japan, Europe, US, and china are the further development of this sport. In the year 2012. the number of women who played this sport exceeded 29 million. Joseph Blatter, assured, that in the future, the number of women who play soccer will exceed the number of men

Mempo Giardinelli

a writer from Argentina, was politically exiled from mexico

Horacio Quiroga

a writer from Uruguay, famoso por sus cuentos cortos (short stories), killed himself.

San Carlos de Bariloche

is a tourist destination in the mountain (mantañosa) region of Argentina, Pantagonia and is on the front of the Nahuel Huapi Lake and Nahuel Huapi National Park. Alpine skiing (esqui alpino) is practiced mainly, although also cross-country skiing (esqui de fond) and other snow sports are also practiced

Perito Moreno Glacier

the perito moreno glacier, located in the extreme south of argentina, is a huge mass of ice that moves to a regime of two meters per day. It is one of the places most visited argentina for its natural beauty. Youre able to make out the surface of the glacier trekking

Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona

two of the best soccer players to ever live. People often compare the two even though they played in different historical periods. Both were born in Argentina, began playing professionally at 15 or 16, represented Argentina in many world cups, and were both team captains. Today they both practice philanthropy.