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| Wonder World
Jul – Sep 2010
Pack your bags, arm yourself with an adventurous spirit and jet off with us to the 4 exotic wonders of South America.
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Harbour of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Harbour of Rio De Janeiro, River of January, is one of the 7 wonders of the natural world.
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| Rio De Janeiro was founded on 1 January 1502 by Portuguese navigators who thought that the entrance of Guanabara Bay was the mouth of the river. Hence, they named it River of January. |
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Machu Picchu, Peru
Nestled on a small hilltop between the Andean Mountain Range, this majestic city in Peru which towers at 7,000 feet above sea level, soars above the Urabamba Valley below. With a moniker like 'Lost Cities', this Incan built structure looks right out of a movie scene.
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| The Inca Trail in Peru is one of the world's most famous hiking trails that starts from the Sacred Valley of the Urabamba River and ends at the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu. The 45km trail takes three to five days to complete. |
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The Amazon Rainforest
Also known as Amazonia, the Amazon Rainforest is a tropical rainforest located in the northern part of South America. A guide or river tour is the best way to explore this rainforest that is home to 120-foot trees, thousands of different species of plants and animals, and home to the indigenous tribes.
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| The Amazon Rainforest is the biggest forest in the world and 60% of it is located in Brazil, covering almost half of the country. |
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Statues of Easter Island, Chile
These are monolithic statues carved from rock on the Polynesian island of Easter Island between the years 1250 to 1500. The distinct characteristics of the Moai are the oversized heads which is three-fifths the size of their body.
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| The tallest Moai erected 'Paro' was almost 10m tall and weighed 75 tonnes. The heaviest erected was a shorter one weighing 86 tonnes. |
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Journey to the 7 Wonders with OCBC Cards
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From now till 31 Dec 2010, every S$70 charged to your OCBC Card gives you a chance to win the Grand Prize of an unforgettable trip to see all the top 7 Wonders voted!
Plus take part in the Wonder of the Month Draws and stand to win monthly trips! Click here for more details. |
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| Congratulations to the winners of "Dreams For My Kids" contest! The 5 journals with the most Likes collected win over S$600 worth of prizes each. Find out who the lucky winners are! |
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