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¿Te imaginas llegar caminando hasta el icónico cartel de Hollywood? Esta ruta de senderismo en Los Ángeles es una de las más populares para quienes desean ver de cerca —aunque no demasiado— uno de los símbolos más reconocibles del cine y la cultura pop mundial. Lo mejor: se trata de un recorrido accesible, que nosotros mismos realizamos con carrito de bebé , lo que demuestra que es apto para toda la familia. Con una longitud total de 13 km (ida y vuelta) y un desnivel acumulado de 369 metros , esta ruta parte desde el famoso Observatorio Griffith , ascendiendo por caminos pavimentados y pistas anchas hasta alcanzar la cima del Mount Lee , justo detrás del Hollywood Sign . Aunque una valla impide acercarse a las letras blancas, las vistas son igualmente impresionantes. A continuación, te contamos todos los detalles para que prepares tu visita a este emblemático rincón de California. Nota: Esta ruta está descrita según nuestra propia experiencia. La dificultad indicada es orienta...

The seasonal Butterfly Pavilion at Natural History Museum (NHM) of Los Angeles is filled with 400 to 500 butterflies from 25 different species. This seasonal exhibit is located outside on the south side of the Museum.  Your time in the Pavilion is limited to 20 or 30 minutes, which is enough. You will see up close how butterflies use their tubular mouthparts to obtain nectar and caterpillars feed on leaves and go through the process of their transformation into adults. 🐛 There are butterfly identification cards available and NHM Interpreters are around to answer any questions. There are a big variety of insect and plant species in the Pavilion: 20 species of California natives such as the monarch, mourning cloak, and buckeye 10 species of subtropical varieties from south Florida and Texas, such as the malachite and the grey cracker.  

The Dinosaur Hall at the Natural History Museum (NHM)  in Los Angeles is a dynamic and exciting exploration into the ongoing discovery of dinosaur fossils. Inside are more than 300 real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and ancient sea creatures.  The visitor can see the Tyrannosaurus Rex growth series . It is the only series of its kind in the world and consists of a baby, juvenile and sub-adult T-Rex. The baby T-Rex at NHM is the youngest known T-Rex fossil in the world. Also amazing is a 25-foot Triceratops assembled from four different discoveries. The specimen has prompted researchers to revise their beliefs on how the animal positioned its hands.

To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, the California Science Center presents KING TUT: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh . The tomb was first discovered by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922, which was more than 3,000 years after his death.  The exhibit features more than 150 artifact s from the young king's tomb, many of which were actually used by him in both life and death. Those artifacts comprise items like gold jewelry, gilded wood furniture and "ornate ritual objects". Nearly half of the items on display will be leaving Egypt for the first and last time. Visitors can follow King Tut as he journeys from death through the underworld to find his place in the afterlife, learning how each burial artifact was used to assist him in his life-after-death journey.  The exhibition started on March 24 and will stay open until January 2019, which is when the exhibit will head to Europe. ...

The Hollywood Sign is one of Los Angeles 's most famous icons. It stands on Mount Lee in the Hollywood Hills . The best way to see the landmark is to hike from the Griffith Observatory . 📌 The sign was originally erected in 1923 to promote a housing development called Hollywoodland. Each letter is 45 feet tall and painted white. We left the car in the paid parking near the Griffith Observatory . The starting point is located at the bottom of Mount Hollywood Drive . This paved road is closed to vehicles and begins from an intersection near Griffith Observatory where Western Canyon Road and West Observatory Road meet. From that point, we hiked about two miles until we reached the Mulholland Fire Road on our left. We continued along Mulholland, with intermittent side views of the Hollywood Sign , until the trail hits Mount Lee Drive . The last part of the route follows a paved road to reach the summit of Mount Lee , directly behind the Hollywood Sign . A tall chain-l...

When people think of Los Angeles, images of Hollywood, Downtown skyscrapers, or the beaches of Santa Monica usually come to mind. Yet, in the middle of the city, there’s a place that takes you back to the very origins of L.A.: Olvera Street , part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument . This vibrant street is perfect for travelers who want to experience culture, history, and a taste of Mexico right in the heart of Los Angeles. Olvera Street: celebrating mexican heritage Olvera Street was established in 1930 to honor the city’s Mexican roots . Today, it’s a pedestrian street buzzing with life , lined with traditional Mexican restaurants, colorful shops, and artisans selling handmade crafts. Festivals and live performances often fill the street, making it one of the most authentic cultural experiences in the city. The area includes 27 historic buildings , but none is more significant than the Avila Adobe , the oldest standing house in Los Angeles. The origins of Los An...

Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles, California . The site is on the original location of Los Angeles' Chinatown , which was moved to make way for the station. Union Station  was the last of the great American rail stations that were built. Visitors can see a unique architectural combination of Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco styles. In the waiting room, travelers stroll along the marble-floored main hall, with cathedral ceilings, original leather chairs and 3000-pound chandeliers. Its design make it seem large and open. 📺  This landmark is one of Los Angeles’ most iconic movie locations . All areas of the station have been backdrops for films.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is an impressive building in downtown Los Angeles . It has a really interesting modernist design and a great collection of relics. Our Lady of the Angels  replaces the Cathedral of Saint Vibiana . It served the archdiocese for over a hundred years until it was damaged in an earthquake in 1994. Rather than try to repair it, the archdiocese sold the church to the city and constructed a new cathedral in a different location. The new cathedral opened in 2002. The  Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels  was designed by Spanish architect, Rafael Moneo . He made minimal use of right angles and incorporated the latest techniques for earthquake safeguards.  The exterior is made of architectural concrete in an ocher hue reminiscent of California missions. The interior is an expansive space, brightly illuminated, with a high vaulted ceiling. At one end of the sanctuary are the main altar, the choir risers and a huge organ. ...