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PANACA -
This is the National Park of Agriculture and Livestock and is a big
farming park that has the largest selection of domesticated zoology
in Colombia. Here is where a visitor will begin to understand the
relationship between man and nature and how it intertwines with
rural life in Colombia. In different areas of the park you can watch perforamance showing Cattle raising including cows, sheep and goats.
The raising of poultry to include both birds and rabbits. There are
also cattle exhibitions and parades as well as trained performances
of pigs, dogs and horses. There is also a section where you can
interact with the domestic animals of this region.
“Balsaje”
Rafting along La Vieja River - Enjoy a rafting trip along
a river located in a warm climate between the towns of Montenegro
and Quimbaya. This Colombia rafting trip begins at 9:30am and as you
coast down this pristine river you can enjoy the natural landscapes
of the surrounding forests.
The raft you will be riding on will consisit of 15 “guaduas”( a very thick bamboo) that is 18 feet long
and can hold up to 15 people. The trip lasts between 3 – 5 hours
depending on the water levels which fluctuate depending on the
amount of rain that has fallen. While you are on this rafting
journey you will have the option on swimming in the rivers rapids.
Botanic
Garden and Butterfly House - These gardens are for those
willing to appreciate the colors, music, texture and aromas of a
forest with paths surrounded by 60 species of plants and 200 year
old trees. It also includes a butterfly house for over 50 species of
butterflies and wide range of insects.
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