The Caribbean region

                                          The Caribbean region

In the Caribbean region the climate is warm, dry and desert zones  with spectacular scenarios like the Guajira and humid areas like the Golf of Uraba, near the border with Panama.

Within the Region are some indigenous tribes such as the Ahuacos and Koguis in the Sierra Nevada, the Wayúus in the Guajira, there are also regions with high prevalence of black African people as San Basilio de Palenque and Cartagena.

The people in this region are characterized for be spontaneous, happy, music and dance lovers. The best-known musical rhythms are Cumbia, the Mapale, the Porro, vallenato and Merecumbe.

In the vastness of its coastline in the Caribbean Region is possible to find a great variety of beaches to suit the tastes of lovers of sun and sea, among which include the Islas del Rosario and San Bernardo in Cartagena; Tayrona park and Rodadero beaches in Santa Marta, Cabo de la vela in the Guajira, Tolu and Coveñas in Sucre, San Andres and Providencia islands in the Caribbean Sea, each one of them with different characteristic that makes it unique.  

The Eastern Plains

the eastern plains, Also called Colombian Orinoco is determined by the Orinoco River basin; Meta (Villavicencio), Arauca (Arauca), Casanare (Yopal) and Vichada (Puero Carreño) are its departments.it is subdivided into five natural regions that are Piedemonte Llanero, Lanura del meta, Llanura del Guaviare, Pantanos del arauca and Senaria of macarena.

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people who want to visit the Eastern Plains, may enjoy the natural possibilities offered its territory for rest, known and apreciar plains culture, a particular subculture of well distinguishable from all other Colombian recgions.

Cowboy Colombian

The prairie is the dominant Colombian subculture in the region. The Lone worker is dedicated to raising livestock (the quintessential cowboy Colombia). Given the vastness of the plains that allow raising the best cattle in the country

Teachers of joropo

Music: the joropo, music that joins two sister nations, Colombia and Venezuela, is the melody queen of the region and is a trova and a dance.

mamona

Food

Drinks: Atol, guarulo.
Appetizers and principles: Ajiseco on milk.
Soups: Hervido (sancocho) of cachicamo, of gumarra or of pato pelón.
Dishes: Cachama roasted or sweaty, mamona (veal llanera).

natural possibilities offered its territory for rest, his works add up the modernization of the road in distance and time shortened the journey to the capital of the Republic. Thus Villavicencio and other adjacent municipalities offered today as new destinations.In preparation to meet this demand, implement plans and strategies for tourism development by departmental and municipal governments, as well as the sectional Cotelco. In relation to physical infrastructure the city has a good hotel inventory, as well as agro-tourism farms.Once in the flat you can watch and photograph wildlife. The lagoons, estuaries and loans to the sides of the road, offering the spectacle of a large number of animal species.Walking on foot, by vehicle and on horseback. Herds resorts offer facilities to explore their spaces, depending on site conditions and season.Boating and water sports. There are several types of vessels that facilitate navigation through the rivers and through the pipes. Some lakes and rivers provide the option of water sports.Visit the Spa. The dry season allows the enjoyment of the beaches in some rivers. there and in any outdoor space can make picnics, barbecues and stews.Witnessing the tasks plains. In the tourist herds, daily chores such as milking, making cheese and dairy, are part of regular programs.Knowing the historical sites. The plain shows its role in the quest for independence in their villages and buildings, such as obelisks and tumuloscos-found the roadside.Buy Indian and native crafts. Works of handicrafts like hammocks, hearty, sandals and mounted implements are beautiful expressions of racial mixture of Creoles, Indians and blacks.

 

2nd Report

2nd Report

The title of the oral presentation: Traveling by Colombia

The table of content of the oral presentation: 

1. Presentation of group

2. Introduction: Colombia as a tourist destination

3. Regions of Colombia
4. Questions about  the regions
5. Amazon region

6. Orinoco region

7.Andean region

8. Farewell

• Silvana Martínez (SM): As presente
• Luisa Madrid (LM): As invited
• Carlos Tapias (CT): As invited
• David Ruíz (DR): As invited

Presentation of group (SM): 


Good morning, greets them the presenter Silvana Martínez and give them welcome a the program "Traveling by Colombia". In this ocasion  our guests are Luisa Madrid talking about of Amazon Region, David Ruíz talking about Orinoco Region and  Carlos Tapias talking about Andina Region.

Introduction: Colombia as a tourism destination (SM):


Colombia is acountry marked by diversidad, has beaches, forest and event deserts. Its multiple destinations allow yuo to enjoy beach and sun, nature, extreme sports and culture.


Good care is characteristic af this land, which allows tourists to feel well cared and enjoy the full measure of our country.

Regions of  Colombia (SM)


By characteristics such as culture, topography and climate, Colombia is Agrouped in five regions, The Amazon, The Andes, The Caribbean, The Orinoco and The Pacifica.

About  the regions

• Amazon aregion

1) What does special characteristics have the Amazon region? (SM)

The Amazon territory is flat and jungle, its climate is tropical and humid, with greatand mighty rivers suitable for navigation and numerous natural species both animal and vegetable. Its inhabitants are mostly indians. (LM)

The departments that make up this region are Caquetá, Guainia, Vaupés, Guaviare, Amazon and Putumayo. (LM)

2) What is the food more representative? (SM)

1. The stew with fish and fruits like white pineapple, the badea, cherry (LM)
2. The chicken stew and beef stew (LM)
3. Fish, supplementes with cassava, banana and exotic fruits (LM)

3) What do places there for to the tourists? (SM)

The Amazon region is ideal for ecoturism, has nine nature park (LM) Nukak, Puinawai, Tuparre, Tinigua, Amacayacu, rio puré, 

Cahuinarí, La paya and Yaigojé. There are many animals. Diferrent kinds of snakes, frogs, spiders, monkeys, birdsand, jaguars and pink dolphins.

4)What is the culture of this region? (SM)

The culture is based on the indigenous beliefs and traditions, which coexist with nature and make it their main source of income. (LM)

5) What products are marketed in this region? (SM)

Items made in this region are handicrafts, mabe by native with designs that satand out for seeds, bark tree, feathers, hemp, scales of Pirarucú and other items of the jungle. (LM)

6) Is it a place for pleasure or for business? (SM)

This is a place for pleasure. Lovers of adventure has diferrent activities to do like climbing trees, walking in the fores, practice canopy, navigable the Amazon river and enjoy the wildlife. (LM)

7) Thre are places for pilgrimage? (SM)

This region does not have places of pilgrimage (LM), because predominantly indigenous culture.

8) There are places totay? (SM)

This region has small hotels in cities and in the jungle (LM)

9) How are the prices? (SM)

Tickes for the Amazon are expensive, but the stay and the articles of this place areaffordable. (LM)

10) What means of transport are for this region? (SM)

The cities of Mocoa, San José del Guaviare and Florence are connected by land with the rest of the country. For other places the transporter is air or for the river. (LM)

• Orinoco region

1) What does special characteristics have the Orinoco region? (SM)

2) What is the food more representative? (SM)

3) What do places there for to the tourists? (SM)

4)What is the culture of this region? (SM)

5) What products are marketed in this region? (SM)

6) Is it a place for pleasure or for business? (SM)


7) THere are places for pilgrimage? (SM)


8) There are places to stay?


9) How are the prices? (SM)


10) What means of transport are for this region? (SM)

• Andean region

 

1) What does special characteristics have the Andean region? (SM)

(CT) The Andean region is characterized by being surrounded by mountains, with many beautiful landscapes.

2) What is the food more representative? (SM)

(CT)    In this region is usually eat.

tamales, corn bread, beans, calentao, corn porridge with brown sugar, the sugar water with cheese, corn arepa with cheese, donuts with custard, the arepa chocolo, and the famous bandeja paisa with (rice, fried plantains , avocado, egg, sausage, ground beef and pork rinds).

3) What do places there for to the tourists? (SM)

(CT)    In the coffee region, we can go to:

Ø SALENTO - Colombia craft village

Ø HOT SPRINGS - "Natural Spa for different activities for relaxation and pampering.

Ø COCORA VALLEY. - Right place for fishing and natural baths.

Ø NEVADO DEL RUIZ- is one of the volcanoes of the Andes mountain range. Is a very good experience to visit.

Ø PARQUE NATIONAL COFFEE. - It is located in the Town of Black Mountain; in this park we can see all the wonders of coffee.

Ø PANACA. -in this park in the coffee can interact with the beauty of the countryside.

In the department of Antioquia can go to:

Ø SANTA FE DE ANTIOQUIA. Colonial is a jewel of Antioquia, is famous for its cobblestone streets and its warm climate.

Ø GUATAPE. This site is very famous for the museum Peñol

Ø SANTA ELENA-is characterized by beautiful landscapes and flower crops.

Ø MEDELLIN. City of eternal spring, we can find, the botanical garden, the park's wishes, the descalsos foot park, botanical garden, park explore Antioquia museum, park boatman. also has transports system such as metro and cable cars.

The Andean region is a region that can not be missed.

4) What products are marketed in this region? (SM)

(CT) in this region is marketed coffee and all its derivatives, such as coffe candy, etc.

6) Is it a place for pleasure or for business? (SM)

(CT) Here you can perform both activities, and it has wonderful sites.

7) What means of transport are for this region? (SM)

(CT) This area of the country can come by air and land. as it has with excellent roads and good airport

Farewell (SM)


This was all for today, we invited you to travelind by Colombia and to enjoy of its wonders.

1st Report

1st Report

The title of the oral presentation: Traveling by Colombia

The table of content of the oral presentation: 

1. Presentation of group

2. Introduction: Colombia as a tourist destination

3. Regions of Colombia
4. Questions about  the regions
5. Amazon region

6. Orinoco region

7.Andean region

8. Farewell

Who is doing what?

• Silvana Martínez: As presenter

Presentation of group

Introduction: Colombia as a tourism destination

Regions of  Colombia
Questions about  the regions

Farewell

• Luisa Madrid: As invited

Amazon region

• Carlos Tapias: As invited

Andean region

• David Ruíz: As invited

Orinoco region

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EJE CAFETERO

The Colombian coffee is comprised of three departments: Caldas, Risaralda and Quindío, so called because of the large development of coffee cultivation. After a strong earthquake, the department was strengthened in tourism, making daily activities of the field into a tourist attraction. If you want an experiential tourism be sure to visit the coffee.

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The tourist sites are representative of the Colombian are:

Salento.

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Colombia's craft village named cultural landscape the same coffee. It is located in the northeastern department of Quindío heart of the coffee-Colombian, has an area of 375.63 square kilometers and a population of 8,903 inhabitants.

Termales.

"Natural Spa" Spa in Hot Springs for different activities for relaxation and body care. The thermal waters of Manila are among the healthiest in the world and are now in the eyes of all lovers of beauty and body care.

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Valle de Cócora.

It is located between the mountains of the Cordillera Central. A road can traverse up to a point where there are restaurants that offer delicious trout fished in the area. This valley is crossed by the river Quindío and sets the stage for the practice of natural baths. Predominates in the majestic surroundings of Quindío wax palm, Colombia's national tree growing to 60 meters. Cócora Valley is the entrance to National Park of Nevados.

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El Nevado del Ruiz

 Also as Herveo table, is the northernmost of the volcanoes of the volcanic belt of the Andes, located on the border between the departments of Caldas and Tolima, Colombia. It is a volcano composed of many layers of lava alternating with hardened volcanic ash and other pyroclasts. He has been active for about two million years, from the early Pleistocene or late Pliocene, with three major eruptive periods.

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Parque Del café.

The National Coffee Park is a theme park located in the Colombian municipality of Montenegro in Quindío, Colombia. It has a cable car, an attraction of orchids tronic encourages full of color, the world's coffee garden, a roller coaster, food stalls based on coffee, Colombian folk architecture, and other attractions.

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Panaca.

The National Park of Culture Coffee PANACA Agricultural, Agricultural Theme Park is a large format full of fun and interaction with the field, where you can find spectacular displays, amazing theme stations and the collection of domestic zoology world's largest which can interact and live days full of nature and emotion.

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The Colombian coffee is comprised of three departments: Caldas, Risaralda and Quindío, so called because of the large development of coffee cultivation. After a strong earthquake, the department was strengthened in tourism, making daily activities of the field into a tourist attraction. If you want an experiential tourism be sure to visit the coffee.