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Complete these web activities to expand your knowledge of the countries and communities in the Spanish-speaking world.
Unidad 2: Argentina: ¡Somossaludables!
What do you like to do to take care of your health? You probably try to eat right, drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, and exercise often. When we travel, it’s easy to eat too much, forget to exercise, and miss out on sleep. But travel doesn’t have to be bad for you; you can travel and still be fit and healthy. In this activity you’ll explore some ways to do that.
Argentina
- Research possible activities in Argentina for the health-conscious traveler using the links below.
- Use this chart to organize the information you find. Resize chart as needed.
Argentina
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Recursos
- Frommer’s is a well-known travel agency that has helped travelers to plan their vacations for years. Here you can read about many of on the menu at the left to see the best outdoor adventures and active pursuits, among others.
- The government of Argentina has a wonderful website a full array of active opportunities. Select Active Tourism under Attractions at the top of the screen. Then, use the menu on the left to make selections of types of activities. This site may be viewed in English or Spanish.
- Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, offers a brief description of the tourism in Argentina links to the national parks and many interesting destinations.
Colombia
- Research possible activities in Colombia for the health-conscious traveler using the links below.
- Use this chart to organize the information you find.
Colombia
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Recursos
- is dedicated to the Andean community, which includes Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Click on Colombia on the right side of the screen to get a profile of the country. Then, click on the options under Routes in the upper right side of the screen. Keep in mind that these routes cover all the Andean area, and you want to stick to Colombian activities for this WebQuest.
- offers many possibilities for travel in Colombia, especially in rural areas. If you like nature, you’ll love this page about the “hummingbird farm.“
- offers several suggestions for ecotourism in Colombia, which means lots of options for hiking through beautiful and fascinating areas. Click on the options under Regiones on the left side of the screen to see activities in Colombia by region. More specific options appear under the GuíadelViajero on the right side of the screen. There are many interesting pages to explore on this Web site!
- specializes in worldwide adventure travel. The link will take you to the first of over 300 tour options in Colombia. Many of these tours involve bicycling, hiking, and rafting. Others are primarily culinary, educational, or cultural.
España
- Research possible activities in Spain for the health-conscious traveler using the links below.
- Use this chart to organize the information you find.
España
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Resources
- see a wide variety of fun and challenging activities.
- a project of Spain’s Fundación de los Ferrocarriles Españoles. In the Vías Verdes program, 1500 km of old railway lines have been converted into hiking and bicycling routes.
- specializes in worldwide adventure travel. The link will take you to the first of over 500 tour options in Spain. Many of these tours involve bicycling, hiking, and rafting. Others are primarily culinary, educational, or cultural.
- Responsible Travel.com, based in the United Kingdom, offers thousands of travel packages for individuals and families who are looking for something different. This link will take you to the first of five pages of vacation options in Spain. You’ll see that many of them feature walking, biking, and other healthy activities.