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April 19, 2024
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Travel to New Orleans

In the American state of Louisiana we find New Orleans, a city that is undergoing reconstruction after the Hurricane Katrina it devastated it in 2005. It is the largest city in the state and currently has about 200,000 inhabitants, far fewer than before, as many of them moved to another place because of the hurricane.

There you will find many Spaniards and other very interesting cultures such as the African or the French. It is one of the most interesting cities, especially if you like music since there are festivals as important as the Mardi Gras, the Jazz Fest or the Sugar Bowl. 2 of its 16 districts have been declared of National Interest, the Garden district and the French Quarter. Take note of the most interesting information for travel to New Orleans:

– Weather: The average temperature per year is 10ºC, although in January it is much colder and in the summer it can reach 26. It usually rains a lot although, curiously, when it rains the most it is in summer.

– Gastronomy: Its most typical dishes are Po'boy, Gulf oysters, gumbo, jambalaya and various Creole products. There is a tradition that on Monday they dine rice with red beans, either alone or accompanying another dish.

– Routes: There are many routes you can take to discover the different districts, and one of the most successful is the one that takes you through the typical old houses of the time when almost all of them worked on plantations, many of which are still in active and you can visit them.

– Places of interest: There are many, but I would highlight many of their mansions as they have spectacular architecture, such as Madame John Legacy’s or Beauregard Keyes House. Strolling through its streets and discovering how the city is built again is what most visitors like best.

– Cemeteries: Although it may seem incredible, its cemeteries are the most visited places. It is a city closely linked to voodoo so it cannot be buried underground because of the water level so they are placed in stone tombs. The most visited cemeteries are Lafayette Cemetery and Metairie Cemetery.