UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA

PROGRAMA: INGENIERIA AMBIENTAL

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INGLES II 90021_513

TUTOR

HOLMES AUGUSTO GARCIA

MARTHA SALAZAR CONTRERAS

C.C 1.030.576.905

NOVIEMBRE DE 2014

BOGOTA

1. Traveling around Colombia.

Bogot:

Weather: Bogot has a temperate high; latitude by low temperature oscillation has poor

THROUGHOUT the year. Regularly Temperatures range Between 6 and 24 C, with an

annual average of 15 C.

Rainfall is abundant from March to May and October to November, the driest seasons of

the year are January to February and July to August. The fog is Most Common

hidrometeoro: You have 220 days per year hazy.

The hail or hail end is a rare phenomenon, occurring on average three times per year. Hail

storms in the afternoon Occur During the rainy season, When cumulonimbus clouds rapid

cell development are related to That the formation of tornadoes Occur; Also cause a

noticeable drop in temperature in the Affected areas, drastic sometimes, reaching down to

Almost 20 degrees in less than an hour.

Typical food: Among the most typical dishes of the region is in the melting pot

santafereo, delicious chicken soup with a variety of potatoes; suckling pig, roast pork

stuffed with rice and meat typical. Additionally, this destination can also enjoy delicious

pies with rice, meat and vegetables.

is very common to find refreshing fruit juices such as passion fruit, strawberry, blackberry

and guava. A typical drinks in Bogota is Masato, which is made with rice, sugar, cloves

and cinnamon. Moreover, you can also enjoy the traditional brandy is made from sugar

cane alcohol and oil of anise. For cold weather you can enjoy a drink called The Canelazo

and aguadepanela prepared with cinnamon and schnapps and usually take jarritos mud or

thick glasses.

To sweeten the palate you can enjoy with caramel-filled wafers (sweet made from milk and

sugar) studded with molasses; rice milk and cream can be considered typical desserts of

Bogota. In addition, it is also important to mention mulberry syrup sweet with lemon and

papayuela.

Places to visit: among the places to visit passage rivas, Maloka, museum children, the

area g, mall unicentro, Park 93, jump Tequendama, theater colon, Gold Museum, Gourmet

observatory, planetarium cape is city, botanical garden, the oldest cathedral museum

currency, Monserrat etc.

Activities to do there:

Iberoamerican Theater Festival: Bogot is home to the festival of the world's

largest theater. The festival works and receives visitors from all over the world and

pay in free performances of classical theater, contemporary dance, circus, children,

fiction, comedy, drama and other styles.

Summer Festival: It is the largest city recreational, cultural and sporting events.

During these festival concerts, sporting events and competitions to celebrate the

birth of Bogot are made.

Bogota International Film Festival: The festival was born in 1984 aims to reward

new international filmmakers. In addition to film screenings workshops, special

exhibitions and conferences are held with special guests.

The Park Festivals: The city has six free music festivals to suit all tastes: with

rock, jazz, hip hop, salsa, opera and Colombian music in Bogota can see new

musical talent and alternating stage with renowned artists of international stature.

Prices:

Children's Museum: Fixed Price: $ 9,000

Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Maloka: Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Fixed Price: $ 9,000

Gold Museum: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fixed Price: $ 3,000

Astronomical observatory: Hours Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am and 11:00 am

Free admission

Planetarium Johannesburg:

Children older than 3 years and students: $ 3000 Domo Museum

Adults: Domo Museum $ 8,400 $ 4,000 $ 10,500 Combo

Adult over 62 years: Domo Museum $ 4,200 $ 2,000 $ 5,250 Combo

Photos Monserrat Childrens museum

Planetarium Johannesburg Maloka

astronomical observatory Golden museum

Botanical garden The Cathedral of Bogot

The coin house National museum

CARTAGENA

Weather: The city has a dry tropical climate and an average annual temperature of 28 C.

Cartagena has a + 90% relative humidity, with the rainy season typically from April to May

and October to November. It is noteworthy that although the weather tends to be warm all

year, the presence of a breeze makes the weather pleasant. The months of November to

February are the windiest of the year. Although the months of September and October are

the most cloudy and rainy, the sun is often present in each day. A breeze can be felt in the

months of January and February, which will appreciate a stay at the beach. Sometimes the

tide is high for one or two weeks in early December.

Typical food: Typical dishes are exquisite coastline, seafood and fish in all products are

excellent and numerous restaurants located in cozy environments offer the most

appetizing platos.Cazuela seafood, Rice with Coconut, egg Arepa.

Cocadas sesame, tamarind balls, Alfajor, sailor rice, stewed snails with coconut chicken

higadote., Cheers donkey, Cream of lobster, shrimp, or shrimp, shad or bocachico stew,

soup espejuelo of knuckles biche pork, mango walk.

Places to visit: camellon of the martyrs, castle of san Felipe, Walls of Cartagena, Catalina

Indian monument, monument to the old shoes, parking cars, the totumo volcano.

Activities to do there: Latin Dance Classes are Salsa Crazy! You have at your disposal a

wide range of Latin Dance classes, giving the true feeling and movement to music.

Trips & Tours: To get up close and do not let any detail of Cartagena we recommend

rumba chiva day or night, ecological excursion to the Botanical Gardens, a walk through

the Old Town, or exciting trips to the paradise islands around Cartagena Indias. All

Excursions and Sightseeing options are available from the Stone Corral.

Nightlife: Boca Grande, Arsenal Street and the walled city are areas frequented by people

of all ages to enjoy rumba at nightclubs, exotic drink in bars, casinos or just sit and chat

and have a coffee in traditional spaces from downtown. Nightlife is one of the best plans in

Cartagena.

Sites of Interest: There are a variety of sites of interest and each of them with interesting

stories in Cartagena. We suggest you visit the walled city, the Outer Part of the Walls,

around and Museums.

Restaurants: To taste the typical dishes of Cartagena and Colombia, the restaurants

located in the tourist sector and the historical are indicated. You will also find international

restaurants specializing in various cuisines.

Prices:

1. Camellon of the martyrs: free admission

2. San Felipe Castle: Adult Entry: 17000 Pesos Check Children 5-12 years old: 8000

Pesos.

3. Walls of Cartagena: free admission

4. Catalina Indian monument free admission

5. Monument to the old shoes free admission

6. Square cars free admission

7. Oceanarium: adult entry: 20000 pesos

8. Clock Tower free admission

Photos

San Felipe Castle Walls of Cartagena

Catalina Indian monument Monument to the old shoes

Camellon of the martyrs Square cars

Oceanarium

Clock Tower

SAN ANDRES

Weather: The climate of the island is warm, ranging between 26 C and 29 C in summer

and winter where two stations predominate. Winds help a little to ease the heat, usually

blowing from the east, and when storms occur in the Caribbean winds blow strongly from

the northeast. Generally during the rains are defined by a dry and rainy season. The first

has a variable length that can reach five consecutive months, while the months are rainy,

with strong winds toward the end of the year.

Typical food: The traditional food is prepared for that destination based on fish and

seafood variety which are seasoned with a variety of herbs including clove, cinnamon and

ginger. Moreover, usually the dishes are served with coconut rice, fried plantains (called

plantains) and yucca. Among the most typical dishes of the region can be mentioned

Rondon, a delicious fish fillet with snail, cassava, plantain and cooking "domplines" a type

flour tortillas. Everything is cooked in coconut milk with pepper. You can also enjoy the

delicious Fish Ball prepared with any kind of fish like parrot, snapper or bream, or black

crab. This succulent dish is seasoned with tomato, onion, garlic and salt and spices to

taste.

Places to visit:

1. He Blow Hole

2. Botanical Garden of San Andrs

3. Johnny Cay

4. Morgans Cave

5. Big La Laguna Pond

6. House Museum Islander Culture

Activities to do there:

1. Snorkeling: This is best done at any time of day, besides being one of the major

attractions that the island, which has more than 40 dive sites and a large number of these

are close to the coast, as the Lighthouse Nirvana, and also you can doing snorkeling along

the coast from the west side of the island.

2. Blow Hole: The Blow Hole is the formation of a hole in the rocky coast south of the

island, created by the crash of the waves Contrast in millions of years, can reach a height

of 10 meters. It is one of the obligatory tourist stops of different tour round the island, for

that reason find here a great number of tourists and hawkers.

3. Laguna / Big Pond: This is in the highest part of the island, and is regarded as an

ecological tour, since you can turn around the lagoon walking in about 15 or 20 minutes,

and watch the wildlife characteristic of this area, as alligators, swank (turtle species) and

resident and migratory birds depending on the season.

4. Music Gospel in the Baptist church on Sunday San Andres island, has a variety of

religions and churches that cater to a wide range of believers.

5. Jumping Morgan: It is a place little known to tourists, but where you can experience

adrenaline, as it consists of a leap of more than 5 meters to a bay with crystal clear water

and the less brave has a jump of about two meters, but in Similarly enjoy; getting out is

difficult because it is a rocky area where you will find some hedgehogs and you have to be

careful not to hurt.

Prices:

1. He Blow Hole: Free admission

2. Botanical Garden of San Andrs: Fees: Student with ID, free; seniors, $ 3000 pesos;

domestic tourists, $ 7000 pesos, and international tourists, $ 10 thousand.

3. Johnny Cay: adult 4000 pesos

4. Morgans Cave: Adult 10000 pesos

5. Big La Laguna Pond: Free admission

6. House Museum Islander Culture: seniors, $ 3000 pesos; domestic tourists, $ 7000

pesos, and international tourists, $ 10 thousand.

Photos:

Botanical Garden of San Andrs House Museum Islander Culture

He Blow Hole Johnny Cay

Morgans Cave

Big La Laguna Pond

MEDELLIN

Weather: The climate is temperate and humid with an average temperature of 23 C. The

nickname "city of eternal spring" comes from a reputation for a fairly uniform throughout

the year, with a few variations in temperature between December and January to June and

July, the driest climate and warm seasons of the year. However there are many

differences in the climate of the different neighborhoods of the city.

Typical food

Paisa: Antioquia traditional dish that includes beans, ground beef, egg, rice, plantains,

chorizo, pork, corn bread, potatoes and hogao. Tripe soup base callus, pork and chicken,

seasoned with cilantro and yucca. Stew: chicken soup or chicken with potato and banana.

Peto: sweet white corn cooked in milk and sweetened with panela sugarcane.

Arepa: roasted white corn tortilla. It is eaten with cheese and tomato stew with onions.

Places to visit: Museum Cemetery San Pedro, Palace of Culture, cable underground arvi

park zoo in santafe, Botero Square, Freedom Plaza, library Spain, Square barefoot.

Activities to do there: Knowing Nutibara: guardians of the seven hills where much of

Medellin currency. The replica of a paisa people, natural corridors, balconies, restaurant

and shops make this site the best natural environment for walking and sharing.

Walk the Walk pedestrian Carabobo: Comprises about 30 blocks housing equity

components, architectural and urban value, plus a large assortment of crafts trade.

Make a cultural tour: Tour the Museum of Antioquia and Plaza Botero (where the

Colombian artist exhibits his sculptures) in the center of Medellin or Explore Park (the

largest park interactive Colombia) and Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden in the

north.

Walking in Metro cables: Medellin is the only two aerial cable connected to a world system

Metro transport type. The northeastern and northwestern part of the shaft and make

development of Medellin and is a tourist destination.

Prices:

1. Palace of Culture: free admission

2. Museum Cemetery San Pedro: free admission

3. cable underground arvi: entry: Groups nonaffiliated companies by reservation: $

12,000, Conventions: $ 7,000

4. park zoo in santafe: Children: 5,000 pesos, Adults: 10,000 pesos

5. Botero Plaza: free admission

6. library Spain: free admission

7. Freedom Plaza: free admission

Photos:

Palace of Culture Museum Cemetery San Pedro

Cable underground arvi park zoo in santafe

Botero Plaza library Spain

Freedom Plaza Square barefoot

TUNJA

Weather: thanks to the existence of thermal floors we can find a variety of climates, this

favors the activities of agriculture and animal type in the department, and allows Boyac

find climates as warm for municipalities with a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius in Puerto

Boyac Average climate ranging between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius in Garagoa and

Moniquir, and the cold weather that is 12 to 18 degrees in Tunja, climate wasteland with

temperatures below 12 degrees and last snow weather is below and zero degrees Celsius.

Typical food: Drinks: Chicha and the juice of corn are the oldest. Seventeenth century

Masato of rice, Kumis and sugar water, Snacks and principles: Arepas jenesanences,

almond biscuits, cotudos, fig empanadas, pan de yuca, Canches San Ignacio, chiroza

onion almojbanas Paipa, suck Creole potato wrapped cob, sausage, potatoes blasted,

boyacense tamale curd with molasses (molasses)

Soups: cuchuco corn, wheat cuchuco copartisan backbone (euphemism for not mentioning

the pig), changua soup with sliced lamb casserole bread soup, broth rib.

Dishes: boyacense stew, covered rice, lamb head stew, cooked farmer, grilled lamb

chops, pork chops, tiny grits, sausage of Sutamarchn, red, sausages, black pudding, fried

potato native.

Desserts: Cake curd, fluffy of curuba, plantains roasted, ripe bananas roasted and stuffed

with cheese and sweet (snack) guava, apple pie, sweet guava Tibasosa, dates of Soat,

veleo sandwich with cheese, coconut candies

Places to visit:

The house Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla

Museum of Natural History "Luis Gonzalo Andrade

Archaeological Museum of Tunja

Tunja Cathedral,

Church and Convent of Santo Domingo

Activities to do there: Tunja invites you to take a long and beautiful journey through its

buildings, mansions and museums built long ago, to the point of becoming historic

architecture of the city and the most visited by foreigners: The Founder's House Captain

Gonzalo Surez Rendon, located on the eastern side of the Plaza de Bolivar, works there

today the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Mayor of Tunja and Boyacense Academy

of History. This luxurious house is two stories with a patio on two sides, forming an "L"

open to the view of Tunja valley, the house is decorated with marbles representing a

unique treasure in Spanish Renaissance.

Natural History Museum "Luis Gonzalo Andrade", he is considered a National Heritage

him three rooms exhibition in which you will find collection of birds, mammals, reptiles, and

endangered Andean condor, a reference collection of fish, birds and insects, among other

beautiful collections.

Archaeological Museum of Tunja - UPTC, place of research and contribution to

anthropology in Colombia, due to its location in the area of Boyaca plateau, have managed

to study pre-Columbian cultures that lived in this region, especially the Muisca culture.

Tunja Cathedral built in the sixteenth century. Known for its variety of artistic and

architectural styles such as Gothic or Elizabethan-style Catholic Monarchs, with some

decorations on the walls and archery

Prices:

1. The house Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla: Free admission

2. Museum of Natural History "Luis Gonzalo Andrade: Entry: adult 5000 pesos

3. Archaeological Museum of Tunja: Children: 3,000 pesos, Adults: 5000 pesos

4. Tunja Cathedral: Free admission

5. Church and Convent of Santo Domingo: Free admission

Photos:

The house Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Tunja Cathedral

Museum of Natural History Archaeological Museum of Tunja

"Luis Gonzalo Andrade