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All passengers enjoys a starry night: watching the sky and see the stars. It’s an opportunity to be surprised at how tiny we are facing the vast universe.

Tourism astronomical independent of the season we meet, is in constant growth, and Chile is one of the best places to appreciate it.

The Region of Coquimbo, in Chile, is also known as the “Region Star” capable of providing a clean sky for astronomical observation. This allowed the proliferation of observatories in the area, in turn boosting its tourism edge. They can use large telescopes and all the instrumentation with which scientists have given life to these places.

Observatories
Some visitors will be fleeting: Certain sectors, in which astronomers are working every day, will be open to the public so that we know what it is.

For example, the International La Silla Observatory, located in La Higuera, we can make use of telescopes ready, every Saturday afternoon throughout the year (except June and July because of the weather conditions). The tours are free and are assisted by specialized guides.

Another interesting place to visit is the Inter-American Observatory Cerro Tololo, in the province of Elqui, at 2200 meters above sea level. Annually receives many visits from students in the investigative framework, and also welcomes travelers who want to learn about their facilities, on Saturday morning and afternoon.

Astronomical Observatories
On the other hand, there are other tourist character observatories have been created especially for the enthusiastic traveler can feel an expert overnight. For this it has adapted facilities and some even have a museum where you can learn more about the subject.

Pangue Observatory, in the Elqui Valley, has 30 degrees south latitude, allowing it to boast of one of the best views of the heavens that surround it. As in most of these establishments, visitors can use the computerized telescopes and enjoy tours and observing sessions.

For those who want to take pictures of what they see, you can visit the Observatory collowara in Churqui hilltop at 1300 meters above sea level. The premises have prepared a telescope to capture images. Other features include direct observation decks outdoors, and an auditorium where visitors can enjoy audiovisual material.

The astronomical map
It’s large number of observatories, both scientific and created for tourism that can be distributed over the region of Coquimbo, both the province and in Choapa of Limari, through the province of Elqui.

Beyond the wonders of the sky, the Coquimbo region has beautiful valleys, mountains, spas, and various attractions such as cultural centers, museums, exhibitions and churches. It also has several offers of accommodation and local cuisine.

Indianapolis is the capital of the state of Indiana in the United States. This city, about three quarters of a million inhabitants, is one of the largest cities in the country. The city is known about the large number of all types of sports competitions and races staged in the city. It also has the largest number of monuments in the country, apart from Washington, DC.

Originally, the city, located on the White River, was an industrial city that was dedicated to the manufacture of automobiles and textiles. However, in recent years the city has benefited from tourism, mostly due to the increase of tourists for the many exhibitions, conferences, meetings and sports activities organized in this city.

The Memorial to the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument is located in the Circle, and is a great monument of more than 87.15 meters. The Monument to the Soldiers and Sailors of Indiana is a neoclassical monument of stone and bronze, which was built in memory of veterans of the revolution. Every Christmas, the entire center is filled with lights, and the Monument to the Soldiers and Sailors is decorated like a Christmas tree. This monument is located in the center of the city, and here is usually held the most important events in the region. Here are a number of art exhibitions with the theme of the Indianapolis 500, the famous old competition cars. Each June, takes place here, an event related to the Formula 1 Grand Prix Concourse Chrysler.

At the base of huge symbolic monument are several sources and the Museum of Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War. In this museum you will find a collection of weapons, items and historical documents on the Civil War and the state of Indiana. In this museum may also go to the observatory, where you can enjoy the magnificent views of the city, though you will have to climb the 331 steps that go to the top.

At first, the Monument Circle was designed as the Circle of the Governors. Now, the sides of the circle are decorated with statues of four military leaders of the most important Civil War. The bronze statues are from Clark, Harrison, Whitcomb and Morton.

Near the center of town are many shops, museums and cafes. And there is Chocolate Factory in South Bend. In the cultural scene, highlights the Hilbert Circle Theatre and the Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Columbia Club, one of the most exclusive clubs and old town. Christ Church Cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals, like the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Other sites that stand out in this city are the Crown Hill Cemetery, the Museum House of James Whitcomb Riley, and squares of Lockerbie and Obelisk.

Indianapolis Union Station was the first station of its kind in the world, and was inaugurated in 1853. Since 1982, the season is considered a site of national and historical value. Today, the old station is full of several hotels, a museum and headquarters for several companies.

The sports landscape is also very important in this city. The 500 Festival, held each May for a month, and ending just before the start of the Indianapolis 500 race.

In this city there are a lot of parks. Every summer, the parks are filled with concerts and music festivals. The Indy Jazz Fest is held in Military Park. In the Conner Prairie Historical Park, the Symphony Orchestra hosts a series of summer concerts. And it was also held many art fairs, theater and film, as the Broad Ripple Art Fair or Festival of the Arts in Caramel, or the Penrod Art Fair. The most curious is the Indy International Wine Competition held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, and also held many exhibitions of beer and various cultural fairs.

Olympia is the capital of the state of Washington, in North America. The town is considered the cultural capital of the Puget Sound region, a region made up of many rivers and estuaries.

Now the city had a large number of native tribes. The city itself was officially founded in 1840. The city is famous for being the home of the Olympia Brewing Company brewery, which produced the country’s most famous beers.

This city is the Washington State Capitol, the administrative headquarters of the state of Washington. There are several buildings with different administrative or legislative functions, and therefore the Washington State Capitol can be considered a symbol of the city.

The city is a city where more rain falls in the country. There are a lot of public parks and nature reserves. The Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area has an area of some 2.4 square kilometers. This nature reserve is a sanctuary for many different species of birds and animals. There are eagles, bats and otters spread across the territory of the reserve. Visitors can visit the reserve, although the bays are closed to the conservation of several species.

Many of the parks, such as Percival Landing Park, have large picnic areas and playgrounds. The Watershed Park, where before they were drinking water wells in the city, which has become a popular place for hiking and practicing, has beautiful views of the forest.

The city was built over an artesian well. The artesian well water is often used for the production of beer produced by the Olympia Brewing Company. Even today there are a couple of the original artesian wells around the city, and the locals are taking steps to conserve the last public artesian well in the city.

The small town of Olympia is considered the cultural center of the state. There are a lot of theater companies such as Capital Playhouse, Olympia Family Theater or Theater Artists Olympia. All these companies are responsible for producing several plays in different theatrical currents.

The city also has its own symphony orchestra, the Olympia Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra usually gives its concerts at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. The center also tends to be visual art exhibitions.

A curious point is that the city has no museum has yet to receive many temporary exhibitions galleries. There are exhibitions of art, photography, and other newer currents, such as environmental art. Many of the exhibitions usually take place in coffee shops downtown. The murals are also a traditional art form which is a lot for the city.

The Olympia Film Society is organizing a film festival every year. This company also handles all kinds of brand new films, including independent films, national and international film productions, the Capitol Theater, a cinema located in an Art Deco style building.

Each Earth Day, celebrated every year on the fourth Saturday of April, the city hosts many cultural activities. During that day, we celebrate the Procession of the Species, or the Procession of the Species, when thousands of people organized a procession in which all participants dress in costumes reminiscent of some sort. This procession is considered one of the strangest and certainly interesting in the country. There are art exhibitions, concerts full of different musical currents, plays and are often organized courses in dance, art or music.

Singapore is an island in the Pacific, the city-state of the world’s largest, 710 square kilometers. This city, which has many features in common with the neighboring state of Malaysia, is a charming Asian country. The island is now a big city, traditional in the suburbs, urban and modern interior.

Singapore known for its culture and urban Malay have come together in this city during the past ten years. Chinese cultures, Arabic, Indian and Malay have been mixed in this one place, making the city a true multicultural and metropolitan core. Here you can view a statue of British generals during colonization, traditional pagodas of various religions, including Hindu and Buddhist and Christian basilicas, museums with exhibitions of all cultural trends in Singapore and thousands of unique aspects of this island city state. In addition, this city still has the features of settlers, and over one hundred years belonged to the British Empire. As an example, one can visit the white statue of Thomas Stamford Raffles, in the same spot where he landed and became widely considered as the founder of modern Singapore.

The concrete jungle of Singapore continues to have a lung in the city, as the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is the only piece of rainforest remaining on the island. In addition, it is recommended to visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens, an ideal place to relax and hang out between natures in the city.

It is worth walking through the main streets of the city, full of traditional jobs and impressive skyscrapers. The city’s main street, Orchard Road or Jalan Kebun, is the most beautiful city with many shops and cafes, casinos and clubs, hotels and business centers.

In this city there are many theaters and museums. Every year there is held the Festival of the Arts, a festival that attracts many tourists with its fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. There you can see all kinds of art, from theater and dance to modern art and contemporary art mixed with the new visual arts.

In the city one can visit the villages known as kampong, small traditional villages in the countryside, or if you can arrange an unforgettable and exciting journey by train across the country. One can make a luxurious train ride will take you through a Singapore to Bangkok and the Malay Peninsula. The train stops, one can enjoy a traditional tea in the traditional coffee shops, or see the religious pagodas are located in the hills. Moreover, one can observe the traditional landscapes of this part of Asia, with its tea plantations and rice fields, crossing small streams and observing their local populations. On the train, one can learn all you want about the endless culture of Singapore, from the same train where everything is decorated with opulence and luxury, and even the cars are lacquered with many Chinese decorations, Malaysian and Thai silk items.

Recently, the city has become an attractive tourist city, with nightlife that will soon rival that of Tokyo or Hong Kong. Its cuisine has also developed and adapted to the modern world, with thousands of traditional food stalls in the main streets. One can stroll through the traditional markets, enjoy the best Asian food or visit the Esplanade and Bay Theatres.