Balsaje

The tour lasts 5 hours and should be done with warm weather clothes. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, hat and a change of clothing.The route along the Rio ranges from Puerto Alexandria (Quimbaya) to grindstones (Cartago).

On this tour the "Reserve Sundown" a primary forest of 110 hectares, where numerous species of flora and fauna are preserved endangered species, among which stands out the howler monkey is observed.

On a raft constructed of bamboo tip tourists you can navigate. To start this exciting journey discoverer and Willys jeep one addressed to Puerto Samaria, where you take the road to Montenegro and then the road to Pueblo Tapao. Then it proceeds down the river.Fun by the River "La Vieja". Starting from the hotel or farm where it is hosted in microbus, goatee or Willys Jeep coming to Puerto Samaria or Puerto Alexandria in Quimbaya and making an unforgettable rafting tour by the clear waters of our river in the company of experienced rowers while reman they tell the story of our department and make guidance of each of the tourist attractions that can be seen majestically under a bright sky filled with rich and varied vegetation.All those who wish to expand their knowledge of beautiful and charming while seeking the best rest with maximum fun sites.Ultimately it comes from an experience without limits to all presented naturally and accompanied by a delicious cold cuts farmer.

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Quimbaya Museum

Armenia has one of the most beautiful museums in Colombia, a tribute to the ancient inhabitants of the region who created a universal art both in its goldsmiths and ceramics.A museum can be visited again and again, because when you learn to look at the objects the secrets of past life is discovered that their enjoyment is inexhaustible.Admission is free, This museum is not lost! Millennia of history in the Middle CaucaQuimbayas were one of the groups that inhabited the middle Cauca to the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. By tradition all archaeological objects found in the region have been labeled with the name and Quimbaya Quimbaya has identified as its creators, even though many of them were produced by other people and at different times.Middle Cauca region in the current departments of Quindio, Risaralda and Caldas, was inhabited over millennia by societies with different lifestyles and culture. Groups of hunters and gatherers peopled about 10,000 years ago with lifestyles that kept for several millennia.Around 500 BC its inhabitants practiced agriculture and about 100 AD worked gold; around 800 these societies underwent profound changes. The Spanish Conquest in the sixteenth century produced a considerable decrease in population and large social and cultural transformations.

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Park Life

It has a wooded area, trees and gardens throughout, a lake with fish, ducks and geese, paved trails and a waterfall on the terrace as water mirrors that ends in a ditch.Life Park has outdoor bleachers ending in the lake, within which there is a covered stage for artistic performances.It also shows a construction in wood, bamboo and clay tile representing the typical courtyards Armenia farms where art exhibitions and crafts are made.It has two covered bridges made in bamboo and several kiosks where families can serve their dishes.In the same way, it has a playground for children, parking and skating rink. (Source) 

Activities: Park Life of Armenia is a place where different paths tours are conducted.During these walks are different striking places for visitors as the stepped waterfalls, artificial lakes where ducks adorn its calm waters and where you can feed your fish.There is also a skating rink where you can go skating in a very special way, the outdoor theater with bleachers where cultural events are held.There is an area for exhibitions and craft sales based on the typical architecture of the region paisa, play areas for children and areas for visitors to sit down and eat something.During Christmas, the park becomes the best lighting of the city still worshiping with thousands of colored lights and figures that transform it completely during this beautiful time of year.

Location: The Life Park is located in the north of the city, more precisely on Avenida Bolivar Calle 6 N.

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Centenario stadium

The Centenario Stadium is the main sports arena of the Colombian city of Armenia, is nicknamed "The Garden of America." It has a capacity of 25,000 spectators. In stage plays its home games Deportes Quindio of Category First B of Colombian professional football.HistoryIt was built in 1988 and has hosted several international tournaments like the Copa America 2001, 2005 Bolivarian Games and the Under-20 South American Championship 2005, among others. He was also one of the venues of the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Colombia.For its official opening a friendly match was played between teams from Colombia and Canada on March 30, 1988 in which Colombia, directed by Francisco Maturana won by a score of 3: 0 with goals from Luis Carlos Perea, Carlos "El Pibe "Valderrama and John Jairo Tréllez. Later in February 1989 international friendly tournament in which they were present selections of Peru and Chile within the framework of the celebration of 100 years of the city would be made Armenia.1The Centenario stadium has five tribunes: East, West, North, South and press, the stadium has entirely with silletería which was installed for the World Cup U-20 2011. Football It is located in the south of the city exactly in the complex of the Olympic village on the way to Cali and replaced the old San José Stadium.After the earthquake on January 25, 1999, the stadium was completely strengthened in its columns and footings

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