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TRAVEL
Travertine Hot Springs: natural thermal pools in the wilds of California
Palm Canyon Drive: atmosphere
and shopping
The commercial heart of Palm Springs beats
on Palm Canyon Drive. This lively avenue is
home to exclusive shops, art galleries, bouti-
ques, and restaurants with terraces, all set in
a relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere. During
the festive season, Christmas decorations
add a cheerful air to the promenade, and it’s
common to see families and visitors enjoying
the pleasant weather. Easy access and free
parking add to the convenience of an area
where local art and gastronomy go hand in
hand with fashion and design
Living nature at the Thousand
Palms Oasis
Just a short distance from downtown, the
Thousand Palms Oasis Reserve offers an
unexpected landscape: a lush palm grove,
born along the very San Andreas Fault, where
the California fan palm—the only native palm
species in the western United States—thrives.
Wooden walkways and guided tours allow visi-
tors to delve into the natural and cultural history
of the oasis, highlighting the ancestral relations-
hip between the Cahuilla tribe and this unique
desert ecosystem.
The visit reveals how the palm was for centuries
a source of food, shelter, and raw material for
making blankets, sandals, and tools, showing
a deep symbiosis between humans and nature
that is rarely seen elsewhere in the world.
Desert Hot Springs y el legado de
Cabot Yerxa
In the vicinity of Palm Springs, the town of Desert Hot
Springs is famous for its mineral hot springs, valued
for their healing properties and constant temperature.
Here you'll find the Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, a unique
architectural complex created by the adventurer Cabot
Yerxa. Inspired by Hopi traditions and built from recycled
materials, the museum stands as a testament to the
region’s creativity and pioneering spirit. The city, dotted
with spas and wellness centres, is ideal for those seeking
a restful experience connected to the traditions of water
and the desert.
Taverntine Hot Springs
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