Free: All time Cerro Tijeretas, or the “Frigate Bird Hill” is a hill with a lookout point which is often visited by frigates. The hill is reachable via a 2-mile trail from the San Cristobal Interpretation Center. Along the trail, you’ll encounter dry vegetations like cacti and acacia trees, as well as, lava lizards. At...
Free: All time Playa Mann is the closest beach to the Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – only 10 minutes walking distance away. Due to its proximity to town and that it’s located right opposite of a university, it can be quite crowded on weekends with locals. This small beach is frequented by occasional sea lions. The...
Free: All time At the San Cristobal Interpretation Center, learn about the geological and natural history of the Galapagos islands, as well as the efforts to protect its uniqueness. The Interpretation Center serves as an education center for park personnels and tourists alike. The main three exhibits are of the Natural History, the Human History...
Free: All time La Loberia sits 30-40 minute walking distance away from the main town of Puerto Baquerizo in San Cristobal island. From town center, ask for the direction and walk towards the airport. Turn left right before the military school. The beach has coral-tinted sands and is home to many sea lions. Other wildlife you’re...
Free: Tuesdays 5pm – 9pm (last entry 7pm) The National September 11 Memorial Museum serves as the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring the implications of the events of 9/11. The Museum’s 110,000 square feet of exhibition space is located within the archaeological heart of the World Trade Center site—telling the story of 9/11 through...
Free: All time El Rosedal or the Rose Garden, is the picturesque centerpiece of the Palermo Woods. Located just by the bustling Avenue Libertador, the park provides a tranquil escape. The Rose Garden consists of more than 15,000 rose bushes with 1,189 different species. Furthermore, they come in all sorts of colors. Enclosed also in...
Free: All time The Buenos Aires’ National Museum of Fine Arts boasts a collection of more than 12,000 pieces, making it the largest public collection in Latin America. It is especially famous for its nineteenth-century European art and the collection of Argentine art. The 24 exhibition halls of the ground floor features work by masters...
Free: Sundays 3pm – 7pm; First Sunday of the month; Under 18 years old The Picasso Museum in Barcelona is a key reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Ruiz Picasso. The genius of the young artist is revealed through the 4,249 works that make up the permanent collection. Furthermore, the Museu Picasso, opened...
Free: First Sundays of the month Sponsored by the bank “la Caixa,” CaixaForum Barcelona first opened in 2002 in a former textile factory. It houses contemporary collection from around the world. The permanent display includes some 800 works amassed and owned by la Caixa. There are also rotating international exhibitions which are the main draw...
Free: All time Just 15 minutes away from the Ramblas in the city center is one of Barcelona’s most popular beach – Barceloneta. This golden sandy beach is best known for its many restaurants and nightclubs along the boardwalk. Sailing, swimming and sunbathing are popular activities at the Barceloneta. The beach also made an appearance...
Free: All time “La Boqueria”, the Boqueria Market, dates back to 1217 when tables were installed near the old city gate to sell meat. Today, it’s a food market selling anything from fruit, vegetable, seafood, meat, cheese to sweets. Visitors are instantly struck with an explosion of colours, smell and liveliness as soon as they enter the...
Free: Last Sunday of the month (Sept – June) The MIT Museum presents an array of science and technology exhibits. Discover high-tech artifacts, research prototypes, intriguing scientific instruments, historic photographs, amazing holograms and even ingenious kinetic sculptures! Address: 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 Opening hours: Daily 10am – 5pm, July-Aug Thu until 7pm Direction:...
