MITOS
LEGEND OR MYTH OF ONE SOUL
It is a belief that is still deeply rooted in the peasant masses. His devotion dates from the early settlers. She is depicted as a woman suffering torments in purgatory and crosses paths with his hands tiedwith chains
CANDILEJA
is a fiery
ball of three torches or lights, with arms like
tentacles of a red crackling fire, which produces noise of broken
pots. Chase downdrunk,
unfaithful and irresponsible parents and softies. Also scaredtravelers passing late at night. Losabuelos and grandparents, in
foster families, this legend have again and again as a warning or amoral lesson to their children and grandchildren
MYTH THE LEGEND O MOHAN
In some regions Poira tell. They say it's a monstrous character, covered with abundant hair, which looks more like she was wrapped in a luenga hair. It has large hands with long nails and sharp as abeast. The diversity of legends that tell of the exploits or tricks as actsconstitute a folkloric richness to this land Tolima.
In some regions Poira tell. They say it's a monstrous character, covered with abundant hair, which looks more like she was wrapped in a luenga hair. It has large hands with long nails and sharp as abeast. The diversity of legends that tell of the exploits or tricks as actsconstitute a folkloric richness to this land Tolima.
TOURIST SITES
LA PALMA
Located two hours by boat from Cartagena, and surrounded by coral beaches, marshes and mangroves, Palm Island has become the destination for those seeking to set aside their work and responsibilities and just relax.
Palm Island is a private island which now belongs to the Decameron hotel chain and receives daily at least 40 tourists from around the world who seek these shores for its tranquility, location and diversity of species that inhabit reserve.
Squirrels, pink flamingos, monkeys, birds and crabs of all colors and even hermits are some animals that are part of the ecological reserve of the island itself in the temperature ranges between 30 and 33 degrees Celsius.
LA PALMA
Located two hours by boat from Cartagena, and surrounded by coral beaches, marshes and mangroves, Palm Island has become the destination for those seeking to set aside their work and responsibilities and just relax.
Palm Island is a private island which now belongs to the Decameron hotel chain and receives daily at least 40 tourists from around the world who seek these shores for its tranquility, location and diversity of species that inhabit reserve.
Squirrels, pink flamingos, monkeys, birds and crabs of all colors and even hermits are some animals that are part of the ecological reserve of the island itself in the temperature ranges between 30 and 33 degrees Celsius.
MOUNTAINS
NATIONAL PARK
Los Nevados National Park covers an area of 58,300 hectares in four departments: Tolima, Caldas, Risaralda and Quindio.
It is framed by mountain ranges of Andean forests, moors and perpetual snow, where are erected several snowy peak. It has 14 trails and three roads for vehicles.
"Warrior's Lament"
Nemocón means "Warrior's Lament," attributed to Zipas because it was their meeting place and he deplored with tears and cries of defeat and death of their leaders.
The inhabitants located in Nemocón had long exploited its rich mines of rock salt, this mineral saturated brine to make porridge and baked clay, produced by evaporation forced by knowledge, those white breads that had been the conquerors.
According to historians, it is possible to set an exact date of the founding of this population, which in 1537 is the first Spanish expedition, as a major center chibcha conglomerate, for its salt mines and their bountiful land under maize, potatoes, turnips , base of their diet.
It is claimed that salt was the incentive and reason for this population, whose name was known and appointed throughout the kingdom chibcha.
Los Nevados National Park covers an area of 58,300 hectares in four departments: Tolima, Caldas, Risaralda and Quindio.
It is framed by mountain ranges of Andean forests, moors and perpetual snow, where are erected several snowy peak. It has 14 trails and three roads for vehicles.
"Warrior's Lament"
Nemocón means "Warrior's Lament," attributed to Zipas because it was their meeting place and he deplored with tears and cries of defeat and death of their leaders.
The inhabitants located in Nemocón had long exploited its rich mines of rock salt, this mineral saturated brine to make porridge and baked clay, produced by evaporation forced by knowledge, those white breads that had been the conquerors.
According to historians, it is possible to set an exact date of the founding of this population, which in 1537 is the first Spanish expedition, as a major center chibcha conglomerate, for its salt mines and their bountiful land under maize, potatoes, turnips , base of their diet.
It is claimed that salt was the incentive and reason for this population, whose name was known and appointed throughout the kingdom chibcha.
BRIDGE BOYACA
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Boyacá Bridge is located on the right side of the road at 110 kilometers from Bogota and 14 kilometers from Tunja. Most of the time cold weather due to its proximity to this city, dominated by icy winds. It has a height of 2,820 meters above sea level and is surrounded by mountains and historical monuments, everyone is scattered around the area, leaving the bridge in the lower part of the field.
In a small hut barely visible from the road, but close to our historic building, right in front of the parking lot, there is a Tourist Information willing to tell of how detailed everything about that place.
"The City Madam" is surrounded by flat areas, slightly wavy which arerising to the foothills of the Andes. With an area of 832 square miles, the city has four climatic zones so their livestock and crop productionis varied. It has industrial crops of sugarcane, maize, sorghum and other cereals.
The main rivers are the Sonso city, Guadalajara and Parrot, as well as several streams. In the religious history of the country the ChristMiracle Temple of Buga is the subject of intense transport and trade of Pilgrims.
Overview:
Location: Buga is one of 41 municipalit
