Día del Niño - 04/30/11 03:10 PM
 
 
Día del Niño
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Today is a holiday in Colombia and Mexico. 
Día del Niño (Children's Day) is a great holiday and even if you are not in Colombia or Mexico, I encourage you to celebrate where ever you are.  
This holiday is celebrated on other days in some countries. 
The purpose for Día del Niño is to honor children and promote their well being.  
The best thing that you can do to honor this day is to spend time with children.
 
 
 
 
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Silent Saturday - Will Spring Ever Arrive? - 04/30/11 02:13 PM

 
 

 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
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Dog at the Beach - 04/29/11 09:23 PM
It snowed about 1 foot last night and today in Wyoming and there is more on the way. So I decided to post a photo of an enjoyable time on a warm Mexican beach. I can't wait to get back to Mexico.
 

 
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Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are … (12 comments)

Tulum, Mexico - 04/29/11 09:12 PM
 
Kristine Ginsberg took these beautiful photos of Tulum. I am re-blogging this so that more people can see them. I have disabled the comments on this re-blog, so if you would like to comment please click on Kristine's link and leave a comment for her.
 
Via Kristine Ginsberg (Morris County, NJ: Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC):
When I stayed at the Rivera Maya in Mexico, I visited Tulum which is an ancient walled city built by the Mayans which faces the sun sitting on the top of a bluff with spectacular views of the the most beautiful Turquoise Caribbean water.
Tulum (which … (0 comments)

Flyers are Dead? - 04/29/11 06:29 PM
Flyers are Dead?
 
Flyers are dead. Newspapers are dead. Magazines are dead. Snail mail is dead. Technology has taken over.
Do you believe this?
Well I don't. The latest surveys show that newspaper and magazine readership is increasing. And flyers have a definite place in a well designed marketing program.
You may say that you don't need flyers because you are using QR codes. Only 50% of cellular users have smart phones and of this number, the majority don't have a clue what a QR code is.
But let's get back to flyers.
Flyers are … (20 comments)

The Story of a Sign - 04/28/11 07:52 PM
I purchased a little real estate company in 2000. The company had a sign so ugly that you wouldn't have believed it. At one time they had a nice patriotic looking sign, but a major franchise sent them a letter saying that they couldn't use the franchise colors or they would be sued. (Don't you just love the heavy handed techniques of big business). Anyway they rapidly changed the sign and it was not good.  I felt a new logo was important and hired a graphic designer and after several attempts that either looked like everyone else or just plain ugly, … (19 comments)

Wordless Wednesday -- Soar Like An Eagle - 04/27/11 08:39 PM
 

 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
garytcoles@aol.com
 
Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? We are glad to provide assistance if you are considering a real estate purchase in Latin America
www.Paradise4Gringos.com
 
… (19 comments)

Join Us for the 31 Day Challenge for May 2011 - 04/26/11 06:54 PM
 
Join Us for the 31 Day Challenge for May 2011

 
You can get 3,000 bonus points and have lots of fun with some great members on ActiveRain by joining us for the 31 Day Challenge for May 2011 ~ earn 3,000 BONUS points. Yazmine is ready to help with posts every day in may.
 
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Tuesday's Trivia - 04/26/11 02:49 PM
 
Tuesday's Trivia
 
What point on the Earth is farthest from the Earth's center?  (Without using Google)
 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
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Gary Coles  
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Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? … (13 comments)

A Year of Growing Rich: Get the Job You Want - 04/24/11 11:56 PM
A Year of Growing Rich:  Get the Job You Want




This is the 17th week of a 52 week motivational journey and I want to invite you along.  Each week, I will touch on one of the chapters from Napoleon Hill's book titled  A Year of Growing Rich and subtitled "52 Steps to Achieving Life's Rewards."   If you would like you can pick up a new or used copy from Amazon for as low as a few cents  -- a great investment in your future.  Previous posts in this series can be accessed by clicking here. You might want … (10 comments)

How to Have a Great Day - 04/24/11 09:17 PM
 
Janet McCarthy of San Diego posted this wonderful video and commentary.  I think the video is worth watching often and Janet's words are something to think about all the time.  This is a re-blog and I have disabled comments.  If you would like to leave a comment, click on the link below and leave your comment with Janet.  She is the author and deserves your support and feedback.
 
Via Janet McCarthy San Diego Realtor (Keller Williams Realty North County):
How to Have a Great DayAs a San Diego Realtor I work hard to communicate to people that my job … (0 comments)

Oh, Glorious Morning - Christ is Risen! - 04/24/11 11:42 AM
 
 

 
We want to wish everyone a Beautiful and Happy Easter! 
Christ is Risen!
 
 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
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Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? We are … (12 comments)

Don't You Dare Touch My Easter Eggs! - 04/24/11 09:56 AM
 
 

 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
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Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? We are glad to provide assistance if you are considering a real estate purchase in Latin America
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I Caught That Silly Bunny - Now What Am I Going To Do With All These Eggs? - 04/24/11 02:03 AM
 
 

 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
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Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? We are glad to provide assistance if you are considering a real estate purchase in Latin America
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Try Something New - Try a Russsian Tostada - 04/23/11 10:09 PM
Try Something New - Try a Russsian Tostada 
 
Tonight I tried a new version of a food loved by the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas.
I had a tostada, which they originated, but I tried a new twist. 
My tostada was a Russian Tostada.
I took a tostada shell and placed some fresh grilled salmon on top. 
I then added sour cream, chopped red onion, chopped boiled egg and some cucumber slices.
Next came some caviar and fresh dill as a garnish. 
It was yummy. 
Especially along with some Pinot Gris.

 
 
Follow my blog … (16 comments)

Is Your iPhone Spying on You? - 04/21/11 04:56 PM
Is Your iPhone or iPad Spying on You?  Did you know that you iPhone and iPad are keeping a log of everywhere you go? 
It is a time-stamped log of your minute-by-minute whereabouts. 
So far there has been no response from Apple about why this data is being collected or whether it is being transmitted to Apple.
And if you think that Apple has no right to do this --well, if you have an iPhone, iPad or Aple computer you have agreed to the following:
“Apple and our partners and licensees may collect, use, and share precise location data, … (24 comments)

Tuesday's Trivia - 04/19/11 12:09 AM
When and where was the first known convention of astronomers?
 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
garytcoles@aol.com
 
Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? We are glad to provide assistance if you are … (13 comments)

A Year of Growing Rich: Use Your Personal Initiative - 04/18/11 11:01 PM
A Year of Growing Rich:  Use Your Personal Initiative




This is the 16th week of a 52 week motivational journey and I want to invite you along.  Each week, I will touch on one of the chapters from Napoleon Hill's book titled  A Year of Growing Rich and subtitled "52 Steps to Achieving Life's Rewards."   If you would like you can pick up a new or used copy from Amazon for as low as a few cents  -- a great investment in your future.  Previous posts in this series can be accessed by clicking here. "It would be difficult … (11 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - Investments - 04/18/11 03:07 PM
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 12: Investments
Latin America has many opportunities for investment. 
Almost everywhere you see dramatic growth opportunities. Real estate is easily affordable now, but demand is starting to raise the prices.
If you or your clients are considering investments, real estate in Latin America should not be overlooked. 
We often hear of the opportunities for investment in China, but yesterday the Wall Street Journal said, "Brazil has overtaken China as the number one destination for private equity investments in emerging markets over the next year."
Brazil isn't the only country. … (5 comments)

Overview of the Short Sale Process - 04/18/11 12:34 PM
Colleen McConnell has given one of the best overviews of the Short Sale process that I have seen and I wanted to pass it on. 
I have disabled comments because I would like to see Colleen get credit for them. Please click on her link below and support her with your comments.
Via Colleen McConnell, Tallahassee Realtor (Advanced Realty Group):
This chart gives an overview of the short sale process based on my experience in the last four years working with short sales.  The chart focuses on essential short sale tasks, not every step in the home selling process.

The first … (0 comments)

Caribbean Photo Collage - 04/18/11 12:15 PM
Kristine Ginsberg posted this collage which tells so much about the Caribbean that I thought is should be re-blogged. 
I have been posting "365 Things to Love About Latin America" and Kristine's beautiful photos fit that theme perfectly.
Via Kristine Ginsberg (Morris County, NJ: Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC):
Caribbean Photo Collage
Thanks to Kathy Nielsen, Atlanta Georgia Home Stager's Picnik tutorial on making photo collages, they've been popping up all over Active Rain and for good reason: they look terrific and are free! I thought because we are all so sick of snow, ice, rain and winter in general, my first collage … (0 comments)

An Outstanding Real Estate Agent -- Terrie Leighton - 04/17/11 11:32 PM
An Outstanding Real Estate Agent-- Terrie Leighton
 
I would like to recognize an outstanding real estate agent, Terrie Leighton.
I recently contacted Terrie with a potential referral. My prospect owns some land in Washoe County in northern Nevada. Terrie immediately came to mind. She regularly blogs here on ActiveRain.
Her posts show that she knows her market, that she cares about her community and her posts are very interesting. By reading her posts and comments, I felt that I knew Terrie even before I talked to her.
Terrie was easy to contact and I immediately felt comfortable … (8 comments)

Speechless Sunday - Big Smiles in Mexico City - 04/17/11 07:59 PM
 
Speechless Sunday - Big Smiles in Mexico City
 

 
 
 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
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Ermita del Rosario - First Church in the Americas - 04/17/11 05:01 PM
The first church built in continental America is the Ermita del Rosario (Chapel of the Rosary). 
It is a white stucco chapel located in La Antigua Mexico.  The construction was started by Dominican Friars in 1519 and it was completed in 1525. At the door is the tomb of the priest and vicar of the city. It is dated 1604.
A second reason that this chapel is significant historically is because it was the location for the first baptism of an Indian. 
The Chapel is just down the street from the La Casa de Hernán Cortés. 
La Antigua … (9 comments)

Silent Saturday - SPRINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES - 04/16/11 04:19 PM
 
Everyone has been posting beautiful spring photos, so I walked outside a few minutes ago and took a few spring photos myself.
 





 
 
 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
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estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
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Facebook Fridays is here at last! CLICK LIKE!!!! - 04/16/11 03:52 PM
This is a re-blog from Emily Read.  She put a lot of work into this and deserves the credit so if you would like to leave a comment, please click on the link below.  I have disabled the comments on this re-blog
Via Emily Read (Virtual Assistant & Realtor with Coldwell Banker City Centre):

Allrighty folks - the time has come for another Facebook Friday post.
So - I have slaved away ensuring that EVERY member of our Facebook Friday group has a link featured below... What is Facebook Fridays? It's a group started by Gary Coles - basically we … (1 comments)

ARup at Barnes & Noble in Murray, Utah - Tuesday April 19 at 11:00 am - 04/15/11 07:56 PM
MEET:
   ARup at Barnes and Noble 5249 S. State St., Murray, UT 84107 April 19, 2011 11:00 am
 
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
 
"AR-ups"?  Meet you where?  Who's coming?  What time?   Hmmmm - the human face of ActiveRain. Now we are in the ActiveRain online community of over 205,000 members! One way we can get to know each other is to reach out when traveling around outside of our own areas. Another is to reach out to folks in our own areas as some members do on a regular basis. "ARups" Group is O P E N … (11 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - Scuba - 04/15/11 07:10 AM
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 11: Scuba
You can find some of the very best scuba diving in Latin America. Any list of top spots is certain to have sites from Belize, Costa Rica, Mexico and the Honduras. 
And right along with them are terrific locations in Nicaragua, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.  Almost any of the islands in the Caribbean will intrigue you.
There are many areas that are relatively unknown all along both coasts of South America.You can dive on ship wrecks, look for all types of underwater life or just explore blue holes.
… (21 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - Beautiful Flowers - 04/12/11 01:32 PM
 
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 10: Beautiful Flowers
There are beautiful flowers everywhere in Latin America. The diversity and the sheer number of types is almost unbelievable.

There are so many colors and sizes. You can find almost any type of look. Flowers are in the churches, the homes & gardens, in businesses and just in the wild.
An interesting fact about Latin American flowers is that approximately 90% of all cut flowers sold in the United States were grown in Latin America, especially in Ecuador and Columbia.
 
 

 

 

… (22 comments)

Congressional Reform Act of 2011 - As It Should Be... - 04/12/11 11:45 AM
 
This is a re-blog from Melinda Peterson.  If you would like to leave a comment, please click on the link below and you will be able to support the original author. 
I have disabled the comments on this re-blog.  Melinda has some excellent points.  Our political leaders were intended to be public servants and not to be an elite group with special treatment.
 
Via Melinda Peterson Grants Pass Homes and Southern Oregon Real Estate Cafe (Real Estate Cafe LLC):
Congressional Reform Act of 2011 - As It Should Be...
Of the 27 Amendments to the Constitution, seven took 1 … (1 comments)

Tuesday's Trivia - 04/12/11 12:48 AM
What city has the largest taxi fleet in the world?
 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
garytcoles@aol.com
 
Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? We are glad to provide assistance if you are … (6 comments)

A Year of Growing Rich: Choose Your Goal - 04/11/11 06:53 PM
 
A Year of Growing Rich:  Choose Your Goal




This is the 15th week of a 52 week motivational journey and I want to invite you along.  Each week, I will touch on one of the chapters from Napoleon Hill's book titled  A Year of Growing Rich and subtitled "52 Steps to Achieving Life's Rewards."   If you would like you can pick up a new or used copy from Amazon for as low as a few cents  -- a great investment in your future.  Previous posts in this series can be accessed by clicking here. It seems that every … (14 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - Churches - 04/11/11 04:56 PM
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 9: Churches
Churches are big in Latin America -- and small.  It seems you can find any size from tiny chapels to huge cathedrals. 
They can be very simple in design or extremely elaborate. 
If you enjoy art and architecture you will find an overwhelming amount of variety to observe. Churches are everywhere. 
If you go to worship, you can be together with large crowds or slip in and worship almost any time by yourself. 
You can find quiet reflection or massive pageantry.
 
 

 

 
… (4 comments)

Texting while driving: at what cost? Remembering Bob King. - 04/11/11 01:01 AM
Anna Banana recently posted this and I think it is well worth repeating.  We desperately need people to realize how deadly texting while driving is.
Via Anna Banana - AZ Top Banana! Phoenix Broker CRS 602-380-4886 (Phoenix Property Shoppe):
Texting while driving: at what cost? Remembering Bob King.
This past Monday, April 4th, my friend of more than 15 years, Bob King, passed away. Bob was visiting Florida in an effort to promote motorcycle safety, when he was hit by a driver who was texting while driving.
I met Bob in the early 90's at Unity Church. Bob was impossible not to like. He … (9 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - Rain Forests - 04/10/11 07:37 PM
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 8:  Rain Forests
Much of the natural beauty in Latin America can be found in the rain forests.  They are so lush and green.  All of them contain a tremendous diversity of plants and animals.
Tropical rain forests are common in Central America, the northern part of South America and Mexico. 
Temperate rain forests can be found in southern Chile.
A forest is considered a rain forest when it receives 69 to 79 inches of rain in a year.
 
 
 

 

 

 

… (5 comments)

Speechless Sunday - On the Beach - 04/10/11 06:42 PM
 
 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
garytcoles@aol.com
 
Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? We are glad to provide assistance if you are considering a real estate purchase in Latin America
www.Paradise4Gringos.com
 
… (15 comments)

Speechless Sunday - Colorful Stairs - 04/10/11 05:42 PM
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Follow my blog as I give you tips and fun facts about Latin America, expatriates, relocation and making referral income.   
 

 
 
Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
garytcoles@aol.com
 
Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? We are glad to provide assistance if you are considering a real estate purchase … (18 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - Glaciers - 04/08/11 10:42 AM
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 7:  Glaciers
Most people don't think of glaciers in Latin America.  But you can find glaciers in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.

There is even Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (The Glaciers national Park in Argentina).  This park contains the largest ice cap outside of Antarctica and Greenland and has 47 large glaciers. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 
 

View from Space - Courtesy of NASA

Perito Moreno Glacier- Photo by Martin St-Amant
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
 

Photo by Marianocecowski … (8 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - The People - 04/07/11 10:15 PM
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 6:  The People
My favorite thing to Love about Latin America is the people. 
I have been treated to so much hospitality and care all the time while I have traveled.I have made wonderful friends everywhere. 
I want to dedicate this post to one of the very special friends that I found in my travels.  This post is dedicated to Victor. 
I received a call early this morning from his brother in Mexico City telling me that Victor had passed away from a heart attack.
Victor is one who always … (12 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - Wonderful Waterfalls - 04/06/11 09:01 PM
 
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 5:  Wonderful Waterfalls
Some of the most wonderful waterfalls in the World are in Latin America. There are lots of different types. And they are everywhere throughout Latin America.

Angel Falls in Venezuela is the tallest waterfall in the world. Iguazu Falls in Argentina is a favorite for many people.  Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica is one of only a few that drop directly into the sea. Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is one of the tallest single-drop waterfalls in the world.
And there are many, many more in the jungle or … (17 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - Amazing Museums - 04/05/11 08:30 PM
 
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 4:  Amazing Museums
It seems that everywhere you go in Latin America, you will find museums.  Mexico City has more museums than any other city in the world. No matter what type of museum you want, you will find it in Latin America.
What do you want?
Anthropology or photography?  Gold & jewels or natural sciences? Modern art or ancient indigenous artwork? Paleontology or a neo-classical castle? Zoology or botany? One museum is all about coffee and another is entirely sculptures that are underwater.  
Whatever your desire, you … (11 comments)

Tuesday's Trivia - 04/05/11 10:04 AM
What nation became the first country in the world to provide every child between 6 and 12 with a free laptop and wireless Internet?
 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
garytcoles@aol.com
 
Do you have questions … (13 comments)

A Year of Growing Rich: Showmanship - 04/04/11 09:51 AM
 
A Year of Growing Rich:  Showmanship




This is the 14th week of a 52 week motivational journey and I want to invite you along.  Each week, I will touch on one of the chapters from Napoleon Hill's book titled  A Year of Growing Rich and subtitled "52 Steps to Achieving Life's Rewards."   If you would like you can pick up a new or used copy from Amazon for as low as a few cents  -- a great investment in your future.  Previous posts in this series can be accessed by clicking here. Sometimes a person who really deserves … (10 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - New Wonders of the World - 04/04/11 12:19 AM
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 3:  New Wonders of the World
 
 
In 2007 a Swiss based project named the New Seven Wonders of the World. The winners were chosen by over 100 million votes placed throughout the world.
Three of the New Wonders are in Latin America: Machu Picchu in the Cuzco region of Peru, Chichen Itza in the Yucatán, Mexico and Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
 
Whether or not you agree with the selections, these are three  fantastic places to visit in Latin America.
 
 
 
 
 
… (13 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - Fascinating Ruins to Explore - 04/03/11 05:05 PM
 
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 2:  Fascinating Ruins to Explore
 
 

Everywhere you go in Latin America, it seems that you can find fascinating ruins to explore. You can find evidence of the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Teotihuacans, Mixtecs, Totonacs, Mayans, Incas, Aztecs and others. 
And of course there are remains from the Spanish colonial period. Forts and missions. Cathedrals and haciendas.
What do you want? Huge  pyramids or moss covered walls of old Spanish buildings?
You can find it in Latin America.
 
 
 
 
 
Follow my blog as I give you … (8 comments)

Speechless Sunday - Welcome to Puerto Vallarta - 04/03/11 04:11 PM
 
 
 
 
Follow my blog as I give you tips and fun facts about Latin America, expatriates, relocation and making referral income.   
 

 
 
Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
garytcoles@aol.com
 
Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? We are glad to provide assistance if you are considering a real estate purchase in Latin America
www.Paradise4Gringos.com
… (11 comments)

Speechless Sunday - What a Beautiful Morning! - 04/03/11 01:50 PM
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Follow my blog as I give you tips and fun facts about Latin America, expatriates, relocation and making referral income.   
 

 
 
Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
garytcoles@aol.com
 
Do you have questions about real estate in Latin America? We are glad to provide assistance if you are considering a real estate purchase … (12 comments)

La Casa de Hernán Cortés - Antigua, Mexico - 04/02/11 10:30 PM
The house of Hernán Cortés is located in Antigua, Mexico north of the City of Veracruz.
For about 75 years it was the only official port in Mexico for the Spanish Empire and saw the transfer of immense quantities of gold and silver to Spain. 
Antigua was the first municipality in the Western Hemisphere. It was also the beginning of the original Camino Real which led north to Santa Fe, New Mexico and San Francisco, California.
The ancient Casa de Cortés built of stones, coral and bricks is now a fascinating ruin covered with jungle vines. It was … (4 comments)

365 Things to Love About Latin America - Stunning Beaches - 04/02/11 07:37 PM
 
365 Things to Love About Latin America Day 1:  Stunning Beaches
 
 

Some of the most stunning beaches in the World are in Latin America. No matter what type of beach you want, you will find it in Latin America.
What do you want?
A fun place to party or a hidden hide-a-way?  A place to doze in the sun or to surf?  Luxurious resort or quiet getaway? Next to tropical forests or to coral reefs? 
Whatever your desire, you can find it in Latin America.
For a few days or forever.
 
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The Best Book I've Bought This Year Was Written By a Member of ActiveRain - 04/02/11 12:36 PM
The Best Book I've Bought This Year Was Written By a Member of ActiveRain
 
I just purchased "Pearls for the Soul" by Richard Alan Naggar.  It is a collection of over 800 positive sayings. 
Richard says, "Turn to any page... it's for you!" and he is absolutely right. He covers 17 topics with outstanding quotations in each of them.
Under Adversity, we find on page 8: "The crisis of yesterday is the memory of tomorrow".
Under Friendship, on page 23 we find: "A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart".
Another heading, … (12 comments)

Friday's Fotos - Can't Wait for Summer - 04/01/11 10:22 PM
 
I think dragonflies are such interesting creatures and I hope to get more photos of them this summer.
 
 
 
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Latin America --  Isn't it about time you learned more about the opportunities for YOU?  
 
 
  


 
 
Viva Latin America
 
 
If you are looking to
Buy or Sell real
estate contact
 
Gary Coles  
800-595-2368
garytcoles@aol.com
 
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