Armenia is the capital of the Colombian department of Quindío, located between Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali. The local economy relies on coffee, plantain, and banana production. Major attractions include the Colombian National Coffee Park, which details the coffee growing process, and Panaca, a popular ranch with horseback riding. Tourists also enjoy the Eco-Reserve of Cocora, known for its scenery and activities, as well as the historic Old Train Station and Quimbaya Museum. Typical foods include dishes like bandeja paisa and corn pudding, and the Bambuco dance is a popular cultural tradition.

1. ARMENIA-QUINDÍO PRESENTED BY: NATALIA ABADÍA IVONNE CARDOZO ALEJANDRA DAZA

2. ARMENIA Is the capital of Quindío, a department of Colombia. Armenia is a mid-size city located between Bogotá, Medellín and Cali, the 3 largest Colombian cities.

3. It’s average temperature is between 18 °C- 22 °C. It's one of the three that forms the Colombian Coffee-Growers Axis. The local economy main trade is still based on the production of coffee, plantains and bananas.

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5. ColombianNationalCoffee Park Colombian National Coffee Park, is a theme park dedicated to meticulous process of growing coffee and bringing it to the table for enjoyment is a major landmark. The park has all sorts of attractions for all ages.

6. In the park you can enjoy the best and safest mechanical attractions that are carefully prepared for you and your children. Theme attractions wherechildren and parents can share live shows, unique playground areas and tale characteres. ATTRACTIONS OF PARK

7. COFFEE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ON THE REGION, BECAUSE IT IS THE BASE OF ECONOMY. Thetouristsabsolutelylovethispark, becauseitis a cultural, recreational and ecological place. Peoplereallylikethe cable car, therollercoaster and othersattractions.

8. PanacawasfoundedonDecember 7th in 1999. Panacaisone of themost popular places in Quindío, becauseit has differentsstations, likeranching, horsebackriding and manypedigreesdogs. PANACA

9. You should visit the Quimbaya museum, because the route leads thevisitorfromtheearly American settlement and theregion of Caldas untiloursdays. QUIMBAYA MUSEUM

11. PeoplelovetheWaterfalls, the Birdwatching and the Constructions in Bamboo.

12. The tourists always find a beautiful native flora, an Eco-Trail and a surprising OutdoorTheater.

14. Touristsabsolutelylovethisecological reserve becausethere are restaurants, ecologicalwalks, horsebackriding. People quite likeenjoyingtheencounterwithnature and fresh air typical of a paradise ECOLOGICA RESERVE OF COCORA

15. In Armenia, you can findchurches, forexample: Church of «Sagrado Corazón de Jesús». Church of» San Francisco de Asis». Church of << Espíritu Santo>>. CHURCHES OF ARMENIA

16. CELEBRITIES

17. He is a Doctor and Colombian politician. It is from 2003, Minister of Social Protection of Colombia under the administration of President Alvaro Uribe. DIEGO PALACIO BETANCOURT

18. MISS QUINDÌO Sheis more beautifulthan Miss Bogotà.

19. He comes totheSenateon July 20th in 2010 representing the Green Party. It is an education expert, businessman and Colombian politician. John SudarskyRosenbaum

20. He is a Colombian politician and lawyer. Co-led the founding of the Movement Political MIRA, which is the President, and one of its main ideologues. Carlos Alberto Baena López

21. TYPICAL FOOD OF ARMENIA- QUINDÌO

22. People can taste claw beans with pork, served with meat, rice, plantains, avocado, egg, sausage, and sweet plantain create this amazing kitchen called “bandeja paisa”.

23. Touristsabsolutelylovethecorn pudding sweetenedwith panela cheeseoraguapanelita. Thecorn arepas withcheese, pancakeswithsourcream, the solteritas, waferswithcreammilk, strawberry and fluffy Guanábana cheese and figs.

24. BAMBUCO is a type of dance very popular in Quindio. People likethese dance because are cultural and historical. Bambucorhytms are played with guitar and others stringsinstruments and with percussion instruments. The costumes are very flamboyants and brilliants. TYPICAL DANCES

25. Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest and the state of Washington . Seattle is bigger than Armenia. Seattle is the major economic, cultural and educational center in the region. Armenia is the coffee capital and Quindio is the second smallest department in Colombia. Quindio produces about 10 % of the country's coffee. COMPARISON BETWEEN SEATTLE (USA) AND ARMENIA( COLOMBIA)

26. COMPARISON BETWEEN SEATTLE (USA) AND ARMENIA (COLOMBIA) Because Armenia is too much quiet. Here, there are too much food and coffee In this city , you can find too many places to be happy

27. WHY DO YOU SHOULD VISIT ARMENIA-QUINDIO? Because Armenia is too much quiet, with places very naturals . Here, there are too much food and coffee that you can taste. In this city , you can find too many places to be happy.

28. Don’t forget taste the best Colombian Coffee !!!

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