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Puerto Rico’s Old San Juan Designated National Landmark
March 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latin America news, Old San Juan in Puerto Rico has been given National Historic Landmark status. Old San Juan is the city's colonial quarter and a tourist draw. continue reading »
Mexico Looking to Expand Tourism Markets
March 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican officials said at ITB Berlin, the world's largest tourism fair, that their strategy was to expand tourist markets and increase spending by visitors. continue reading »
Spanish Scientists Discovered New Species of Lizard that Might of Roamed Earth 125 Million Years Ago
March 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish scientists have found what they believe to be the remains of a new species of lizard that roamed the earth some 125 million years ago in the province of Burgos. The newly found species is almost five feet long and could of lived in water. continue reading »
18 American Tourists Held at Gunpoint While Hotel Rooms Ransacked in Costa Rica
March 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Costa Rican authorities in Talamanca, Limon are reporting 18 American tourists were held at gunpoint while their hotel rooms were ransacked. continue reading »
Brazil Bahia Region to Develop Cultural Heritage Tourism
February 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latin America news, the Bahia state of Brazil will be developing cultural heritage tourism to create jobs and reduce poverty in the area. continue reading »
Over a Thousand Iberia Flights Cancelled as Labor Strike Looms Closer
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish airline carrier Iberia has canceled 1,300 flights as the planned labor strikes loom closer. The strikes called for from March 4-8 and 18-22 are a result of layoffs and restructuring. continue reading »
Armed Men Kidnap Italian Businessman in Central Mexico
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Mexico news, Mexican authorities in the town of Amecameca are reporting the kidnapping of an Italian businessman by armed gunmen last Saturday while he was dining. continue reading »
Tennis Star Nadal Confirms Hotel Partnership in Cozumel
February 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal confirmed that U.S.-based hotel management company AMResorts will operate two hotels he owns on the Mexican Caribbean island of Cozumel. continue reading »
Rocker Bono Vacationing in Costa Rica Amidst Rumors His Wife Was Injured in Accident
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Costa Rica media is reporting Bono, humanitarian and lead singer of U-2, had been vacationing there for over a week when his wife, Alison suffered an accident. continue reading »
New Quito, Ecuador Airport Boosts Latin America’s Longest Runway
February 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The new $630 million airport in the Ecuadorian capital has the longest runway in Latin America, officials said. continue reading »
