n["puertoayacucho"][0]="Puerto Ayacucho|Venezuela|ve|South America";
n["puertoayacucho"][1]="Puerto Ayacucho is a hot, but pleasant town on the eastern banks of the Orinoco River; the border between Venezuela and Colombia.|There are several hotels and restaurants in Puerto Ayacucho. Tours into the Amazon Jungle are available in town. Puerto Ayacucho is 545 km south of Caracas.";
n["puertodelacruz"][0]="Puerto de la Cruz|Spain|sp|Europe";
n["puertodelacruz"][1]="The picturesque town of Puerto de la Cruz is Tenerife's most visited destination, as well as one of Spain's top tourist destinations, dus to its favored climate all year round.|The Playa de Martinez is a wonderful complex of natural basins that were enlarged and converted into modern attractions by Cesar Manrique. The tropical garden of Loro Park is another top attraction. There are countless parrots and there are performing dolphins.|The Jardín de Aclimatación, between Puerto de la Cruz and Orotava was created in 18th century and features a wide variety of plants from all the world. The Museo Naval de la Casa Iriarte, the Castillo de San Felipe and the Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia are all worth a visit.|There are countless hotels, bars and restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz. The town is on Tenerife's northern coast, 1720 km southwest of Madrid.";
n["puertogalera"][0]="Puerto Galera|Philippines|rp|Asia";
n["puertogalera"][1]="Puerto Galera, on the northern tip of the island of Mindoro is a popular beach resort. There are several nice beaches and accommodation is widely available.|Puerto Galera is 125 km south of Manila.";
n["puertolimón"][0]="Puerto Limón|Costa Rica|cs|Central America";
n["puertolimón"][1]="The main city is Puerto Limón, which has a tropical park teeming with flowers and sloths.";
n["puertomontt"][0]="Puerto Montt|Chile|ci|South America";
n["puertomontt"][1]="German settlers founded Puerto Montt in the mid-19th century. Nowadays it is one of the most important cities in southern Chile. There are numerous beautiful European-style buildings with shingles and ornate balconies in Puerto Montt. The redwood cathedral on Puerto Montt's central plaza, is the city's oldest building. It was built in 1856.|Puerto Montt is a good place to stay if you want to visit the southern Lake District, the island of Chiloé, or Chilean Patagonia. Other good places to stay are the nearby port of Angelmó, with its interesting crafts market and the island of Tenglo.|There are many hotels and restaurants in Puerto Montt. The city is 910 km south of Santiago.";
n["puertoplata"][0]="Puerto Plata|Dominican Republic|dr|Central America";
n["puertoplata"][1]="Puerto Plata is the main town on the Amber Coast in the north of the Dominican Republic. Its center boasts beautiful colonial architecture, as well as tree-lined plazas, where locals enjoy their social contacts. Not far north of the city are countless large package tourist hotels and facilities.|The Malecón is one of the city's major promenades and nice for walking. It is also possible to take the funicular up to the 780 m (2600 feet) high peak of Mount Isabel de Torres for excellent views over town. The fortress at the end of the Malecón holds a small collection of weapons and other 16th-century artifacts.|There are many hotels and restaurants in Puerto Plata. The city is 170 km northwest of Santo Domingo.";
n["puertorosario"][0]="Puerto Rosario (Puerto del Rosario)|Spain|sp|Europe";
n["puertorosario"][1]="Puerto Rosario, or Puerto del Roasario, is the picturesque, small capital of Fuerteventura. Many buildings in the town were constructed in the typical architecture of the Canary Islands. The most representative building of this style, though, is situated in La Oliva, some 15 km to the northwest.|Around Puerto Rosario are several splendid beaches. There are many hotels and restaurants in Puerto Rosario. The town is 1460 km southwest of Madrid.";
n["puertovallarta"][0]="Puerto Vallarta|Mexico|mx|North America";
n["puertovallarta"][1]="Puerto Vallarta is a scenic, whitewashed port town on the Bahía de las Banderas (Bay of Flags), at the mouth of the Río Caule. In the center of town are numerous narrow cobble-stoned roads and the town has several nice beaches. Many people come to Puerto Vallarta to watch the dolphins and whales at sea.|There are many galleries and handicraft shops in town, as well as countless small bars and restaurants. Accommodation is available as well. Puerto Vallarta is 655 km northwest of Mexico City.";
n["puertoviejodetalamanca"][0]="Puerto Viejo de Talamanca|Costa Rica|cs|Central America";
n["puertoviejodetalamanca"][1]="Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a mecca for surfers and all sorts of surf-related facilities are available in town. If you want to learn more about the Bribri culture, you should visit Puerto Viejo de Talamanca as well. Cultural tours are available and all sorts of Bribri items and handicrafts are for sale in town.|There are numerous hotels and restaurants in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. The town is on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast, 150 km east of San José and not far from the border with Panama.";
n["puk'ansannationalpark"][0]="Puk'ansan National Park|South Korea|ks|Asia";
n["puk'ansannationalpark"][1]="The best time to visit Puk'ansan is autumn, when the trees in the park boast marvelous colors and the weather is nice. The hiking possibilities in Puk'ansan and the views of the surrounding countryside are excellent.|During the Choson Dynasty the Puk'ansan Fortress was constructed (1711). It was designed as a northern retreat for the royal family should they ever have to flee. Most of the fortress is now in ruins, but parts of it are still standing.|The northern part of Puk'ansan is dominated by Mount Tobongsan, but the highest peak in the park is 836 m (2740 feet) high Mount Paekundae. The mountains can be climbed and hikes to the nearby Mount Insubong and Mount Mangyondae are also possible. There are several places in the park, where noodles and soft drinks are sold.|Puk'ansan is very popular with people from Seoul and the large amount of visitors have made the trails obvious, so there is little chance of getting lost anywhere in the park.|Puk'ansan National Park is only a 1 hour drive from Seoul and there are plenty of buses available that ply the route between Seoul and the main park entrances.";
n["pulaubunaken"][0]="Pulau Bunaken|Indonesia|id|Asia";
n["pulaubunaken"][1]="The island of Pulau Bunaken is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers. The reefs around Pulau Bunaken are absolutely stunning and boast a colorful variety of ocean life. The water around Pulau Bunaken is quite shallow and careless boat drivers have damaged large parts of the reefs. Fortunately some reefs are within swimming distance, free of boat traffic and included into a protected area, known as the Marine Bunaken Menado Tua, which makes them excellent for scuba diving or snorkeling.|There are several dive services on Pulau Bunaken, as well as various hotels and restaurants, although most people prefer to stay in Manado on Sulawesi, where better facilities are available. Pulau Bunaken is 2190 km northeast of Jakarta and a daily ferry connects the island with Manado.|Not far from Pulau Bunaken are the islands of Manado Tua, Pulau Siladen and Pulau Mantehage, which all boast beautiful and isolated reefs.";
n["pulaunias"][0]="Pulau Nias (Nias Island)|Indonesia|id|Asia";
n["pulaunias"][1]="ust a bit smaller than Bali, Nias lies only 125 km off Sumatra's West Coast. Bypassed hr the Indian, Islamic and European influences that swept through most of";
n["pulaunias"][2]="the archipelago the people of Nias have lived for centuries in virtual isolation from the outside world. Australian surfers in search of the perfect wave were";
n["pulaunias"][3]="among the first to 'discover' Nias, home today to the Indonesian Open Surfing Championship. Despite a growing infrastructure and tourist industry the traditional";
n["pulauranggu"][0]="Pulau Ranggu|Brunei|bx|Asia";
n["pulauranggu"][1]="The island of Pulau Ranggu is home to large colony of proboscis monkeys. These monkeys, with their hugely distended noses can be seen from water taxis around sunset. There are also numerous macaques on Pulau Ranggu.|The island is in the middle of the Brunei River, not far from the Istana Nurul Iman palace in Bandar Seri Begawan.";
n["pulauseribu"][0]="Pulau Seribu|Indonesia|id|Asia";
n["pulauseribu"][1]="The archipelago of Pulau Seribu, which means Thousand Islands, lies in the Java Sea, 60 km north of Jakarta. Despite its name, Pulau Seribu consists of only 112 islands, most of which are undeveloped. Many of the islands boast beautiful, deserted beaches and excellent sites for scuba diving. Day trips to several islands, such as Pulau Damar, Pulau Tikus and Pulau Pari, are available from Jakarta.|On the archipelago's northern fringe are the islands of Pulau Putri, Pulau Pelangi, Pulau Perak and Pulau Papa Theo, which have been turned into expensive tropical resorts and are collectively known as Pulau Seribu Paradise.|Accommodation is available on several of the developed islands only.";
n["punjab"][0]="Punjab|Pakistan|pk|Asia";
n["punjab"][1]="Punjab is Pakistan's richest province. It is an agricultural area and ruins that prove the province had a rich history, lie scattered all over the place. Interesting places in Punjab include Pakistan's capital , as well as the towns of Bahawalpur, the region of Cholistan, Harappa, Hasan Abdul, Lahore, Lal Suhanra National Park, Rawalpindi and Taxila.|Most of the larger places in Punjab have good rail and road connections.";
n["puntadeleste"][0]="Punta del Este|Uruguay|uy|South America";
n["puntadeleste"][1]="Punta del Este is one of South America's most exclusive beach resorts and the largest on the Uruguayan Riviera. There are numerous golf courses, yacht clubs, casinos and lush holiday complexes in Punta del Este. The town's beaches are excellent.|There are countless hotels, apartments and other holiday homes, as well as many restaurants in Punta del Este. The town is 115 km east of Montevideo.|Offshore from Punta del Este are Isla Gorriti and Isla de Lobos. The former has the best beaches, as well as the remains of an 18th century fortress, while the latter is a nature reserve that is home to a large sea-lion colony.";
n["puntarenas"][0]="Puntarenas|Costa Rica|cs|Central America";
n["puntarenas"][1]="The sea at Puntarenas is so polluted that it is unwise to go swimming there, unless you are a local and your immune system has adapted to the water. Just off the coast from the city are several isolated islands, such as Isla Tortuga, where the water quality is much better. Surfers should head for Boca Barranca and Doña Ana, where the surf is good.|There are many hotels and restaurants in Puntarenas. The city is 85 km west of San José.";
n["puraran"][0]="Puraran|Philippines|rp|Asia";
n["puraran"][1]="Puraran is a beach resort on the island of Catanduanes, just east off Luzon. It has a marvelous beach, as well as a beautiful reef. The surf is good, but currents can be dangerous.|There are several hotels and restaurants in Puraran.";
n["puri"][0]="Puri|India|in|Asia";
n["puri"][1]="Puri is an Orissan coastal resort and one of the four holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. The center of religious things is the massive Jagannath Temple, but that can only be visited if you're a Hindu. Opposite the street is a library from where you'll have a good view over the temple.|During the months of June and July, Puri is filled with hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who come to attend the Rath Yatra Festival. The festival includes huge raths (or carriages) that are used to 'drag' images of Jagannath and his brother and sister from the temple. The rest of the year people visit Puri mainly to enjoy the city's beautiful sandy beach. Westerners sunbathe, while Indian pilgrims bathe according to ritual customs.|About 33 kilometers northeast of Puri is the 13th-century sun temple of Konark. It was built as a chariot for the sun god, Surya and has 24 enormous stone wheels, as well as seven horses and it is adorned with erotic carvings.|Accommodation is available in Puri, but during the Rath Yatra Festival it is very difficult to find a room. There are numerous restaurants scattered all over the city. Puri is 1300 km southeast of Delhi.";
n["pushkar"][0]="Pushkar|India|in|Asia";
n["pushkar"][1]="Pushkar is a small, holy town on Pushkar Lake. In town is the only temple in India dedicated to Brahma. For that reason numerous pilgrims come to Pushkar every year and on the shore of the lake are numerous ghats, where they can have ritual baths. The temple is on top of a hill, about one hour walking from town and the views over the lake are magnificent. You can also go there by camel.|In October or November, depending on the year, camel and cattle fairs are held in Pushkar. There are many hotels, hostels and restaurants in town, but meat and alcohol are not available as they are banned in India's holy places. Pushkar is 370 km southwest of Delhi.";
n["puthia"][0]="Puthia|Bangladesh|bg|Asia";
n["puthia"][1]="The town of Puthia has the largest concentration of historically important Hindu structures in Bangladesh. The most important landmark of Puthia is the Govinda Temple, which one of the maharanis of the Puthia estate constructed between 1823 and 1895. The temple is a large, square building, which is topped by several small ornamental towers and boasts fantastic terracotta designs, depicting scenes from Hindu epics. As a result, it looks like the entire temple is draped by a huge red carpet.|Another interesting temple is the Shiva Temple, which, with its four spires, is a good example of Hindu style temple architecture, more commonly seen in Northern India. The temple's four spires top three tapering tiers, but its stone carvings were badly damaged during the War of Liberation.|The Jagannath Temple was built in the 16th century and is one of the country's finest examples of a hut-shaped temple. It measures just 5 m (16 feet) on each side and boasts a 10 m (33 feet) high single tapering tower. The temple's western façade is decorated with geometric terracotta designs.|There are several hotels and restaurants in Puthia. The town is 170 km northwest of Dhaka, not far from the main highway between Kolkata (Calcutta) in India and Dhaka.";
n["putuoshan"][0]="Putuo Shan|China|ch|Asia";
n["putuoshan"][1]="The small island of Putuo Shan, off the northeastern coast of China's Zhejiang province is filled with temples, pagodas, arched bridges and narrow alleys. You will see numerous traditional fishing boats there, as well as artisans and monks.|The entire island can easily be explored on foot, but transportation is available as well. Putuo Shan is quite remote, so it is not often visited and as a result there is little accommodation. Putuo Shan is 1225 km southeast of Beijing.";
n["puuhonuaohonaunaunationalhistoricalpark"][0]="Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park|Hawaii|us|North America";
n["puuhonuaohonaunaunationalhistoricalpark"][1]="Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, on the island of Hawai'i, includes ancient temples, royal grounds, burial sites and a place of refuge, also known as puuhonua. Many temples in the park boast carved-wood representations of ancient gods and you can also see the stone board for playing konane, an ancient form of checkers played with black lava and white coral. Just north of the puuhonua are natural lava steps that lead to a good place for snorkeling.";
n["puyo"][0]="Puyo|South Korea|ks|Asia";
n["puyo"][1]="Puyo was once the capital of the Paekche Kingdom, but little remains of the ancient Paekche city. Not far from town you will find several burial mounds and also some foundation stones from the army's arsenal and a five-storey pagoda remain.|The Puyo National Museum houses an excellent collection of Paekche artifacts and its exhibitions include weapons, jars, Buddha images, roof tiles, funeral urns and bronze bells from the 6th to the 14th centuries. There is very little explanation of the items though, so it's a good idea to read some Korean history before visiting the museum.|The old royal palace of the Paekche kings is known as Pusosan. It is open to visitors and quite interesting. According to legend, the 3000 court ladies threw themselves off a cliff to a certain death, rather than being captured by the invading Shilla armies that sacked the town.|Puyo is a nice little town that includes several hotels and restaurants. It has bus connection with most of South Korea's larger cities. Puyo is 140 km south of Seoul.";