Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Chachapoyas province

Chachapoyas Province

Chachapoyas is a province in the Amazonas Peru region. Chachapoyas province was part of the Department of Trujillo (according to the top Decreeof February 12, 1821) is capital of the city of Chachapoyas.

After the Department of Amazonas, is legally created by 21 November 1832 it was one of the Amazon region and the city of Chachapoyasremained main quarters are a regional Hauptstadt.Seine:

In the North: Luya urCo and Santo Domingo

In the South: Yanco and La Laguna.

A large part of the province constituted through soil Ofpuna, located between 4,000 and 5,000 metres (13,000 and 16,000 ft) in the eastern districts Chiliquín Quinjalcaand Granada.

Two main rivers that cover its territory: Utcubamba, which leads from the South to the North and the right dedicated to edge is agriculture in diverse forms; and TheSonche, runs from the East to the West, and it is born from the meeting of several streams, which go from the heights of the Molino Pampa district.This river flows together with the Huancachaca Utcubamba.It has a short trip, its beaches are narrow and its areas Rocky its pistes are useless, because and steep.

In Shihual any Magdalena's district, there much Ofcalcareous caves, the stalactites and Stalagmitesformations as a Habitat for various night birds to serve.

La Jalca has the privilege, the first Spanish city that was founded in the region: in effect, CaptainAlonso de Alvarado, conqueror of the Amazon, September 5, 1538 founded the first town of San Juan de la Frontera de Los Chachapoyas would then be moved to where that now occupies.

For Peter Lark, an anthropologist is, initiated published legitimate Andean of pre-Hispanic indigenous Peruvian culture Luya.Frucht of his studies with traditional cities like Conila, Levanto, colcamar district in 1980, la Jalca "Chachapoyas, travelers ' Guide" he proposes .in this book, some tourist Schaltungen.Der can the shortest first one of them, in an average of 5 days and the other for adventurous spirits can take in an average of 15 days.


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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Puente Armas y SUS cascadas

Puente armas y sus cascadas

In the area known there as Puente Armas, on the road to Caranavi, several waterfalls, which impresses with its volume of water and height. Our favorite is the River boxes that is very strong, has a nice pool and is very easy to access.


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Samaipata

Samaipata

Samaipata is an ideal destination for those, a cosy place to the relax and dream, enjoy the warmth of its people outdoors or go looking for adventure in the various natural attractions of their alrededores.Fundada 1623, considered Samaipata Archeological and tourism of the Eastern valleys of the Andes cultural centre.


Recent studies by archaeologists of the University of Bonn, Germany, identifies the area as a city of the Incas, lived in the thirteenth century the lands of eastern Bolivia.


Centered in the Valley of Cuzco, the Inca Empire, distributed in all directions (Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina), spreading their language, Quechua and their culture throughout the Empire.Thus Samaipata is a Quechua word that means "rest on high."


Inca society based on Ayllu, tribal institutions of religious, political and military, responsible for the organisation of production activities and compulsive work for the community or of the Staates.ayllus be tends to be self-sufficient, and although it was an extensive network of roads and bridges throughout the Empire, their use is not for trade, vorgesehen.Die were almost not existent main cultural expressions of the Incas but movement of troops and Royal officials, astronomy, architecture and ingenieurwesen.Seine obvious examples are the fortified cities such as Machu Picchu and Sacsahuaman and aqueducts, bridges, the imposing Fort Samaipata.


Despite its political and military power, conquered Inca Empire but easily by the Spanish due to the civil war, which broke out between the heirs of the Inca Huayna Capac, Huascar and Atahualpa.


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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Valle Grande

Valle Grande

Vallegrande province is located in southwestern for 241 miles from Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It has an area of 6414 km2 and a population of 26 027. It is located at an average altitude of floating screen flight metres above sea level

Vallegrande characterized by undulating topography with valleys, mountains and more mountains.

The climate is mild, slightly variable and its main production is agriculture and fields are suitable for the cultivation of ornamental plants.

The people of this region were great traders the routes between the Western and eastern Bolivia beigetreten.Sie are well known for his love to eat and much Carnival celebration every year.

Many people visit this dates Carnival Vallegrande, believe that the Carnival beautiful traditions, you tragen.Die Vallegrandino are good people, respectful and solemn.

Vallegrande, the typical table includes a variety of dishes prepared with pigmeat, sheepmeat and beef and veal, seasoned with herbs and pepper.Baked muffins made from corn, rice, manioc and corn are baked on the supply side of the indigenous, the same early morning starts milked directly on the glass made with an Ambrosia with rum, sugar and milk from cows.

Something very traditional in the ceremonies Tojpina (small local orchestras), the Cuecas, Carnavalitos Kaluyos and dance for couples and the counterpoint of the singer is interpreted including some humor.

During carnival comparsa "jump" through the streets tirelessly to the night to finish, and then we are not missing at the social club "Tradition", to get the groups with the best teams from Santa Cruz de la Sierra brought.

One important thing to note in this region is the story of Che Guevara.Es is said, was that where he is now mini Airport found the body of the guerrilla and for this reason we a small shrine his honor errichtet.Es is a strong attraction for tourists, curious visitors not leaving without candles and flowers in memory of Che.


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