Coatepeque continues on to the second round of the New 7 Wonders of the World
The Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador announced that Lake Coatepeque has successfully passed on to the second round for the selection of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
The New7Wonder Foundation will select the New 7 Natural Wonders of the World in 2011.
The candidacy of Lake Coatepeque has been fostered by a group of private sector entrepreneurs who in December 2008 formed the Lake Coatepeque Tourism and Cultural Committee.
Between now and July 7th, the competition will contemplate 261 worldwide destinations in the second round of which 77 will be selected. On July 21st, a panel of experts will announce the 21 destinations that will compete for two years in the final round, to determine the 7 New Natural Wonders of the World.
