Colombia's Diverse Ecosystems

DEVELOP DOCUMENTS AND TECHNICAL MEANS TO FACILITATE THE INTERPRETATION
OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS
ACTIVIDAD DE PROYECTO 7
EVIDENCE 7
GINA ZULEIMA HOYOS LÓPEZ
INSTRUCTOR
JAIRO ALBERTO HOYOS BARRETO
TECNOLOGO EN GUIANZA TURISTICA
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Make a summary about technical topics in English and relates them to the appropriate image
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Choosing written materials with reliable0 sources is essential for the tourist guide when designing
materials for the guide. The information provided to tourists must be concise, accurate, adequate and
sufficient for visitors to know the cultural or natural destinations and to take away the most relevant
data. Sometimes, the guide can be filled with many materials, but the secret is to simplify the message
and not saturate the materials created.
The objective of this learning material is to provide technical texts to the apprentice that allow him /
her to take critical and propositive positions before the work of tour guide. To this end, a document
was prepared that stratifies different ecosystems, including visual strategies to further entrench the
contents.
In order to complete the evidence, the apprentice must:
1. Read the learning material “Interpretative tools for tour guiding” in order to have the necessary
tools for the elaboration of the evidence.
2. After analyzing the material content, please read the next text:
Colombia is the most bio-diverse country per square meter in the world. Experience the
greatness of diverse ecosystems, all in one place
Colombia’s mega-diversity is unique in the world due to the wide variety of climates, which provide
home to thousands of species of flora and fauna. From the lowland rainforest and dry forest to the
highland moors and glaciers, this land is the place to embrace nature and be amazed by its great
beauty immersed in multiple forms and colors.
Most common activities in ecotourism involve hiking, trekking and camping while getting in contact
with the different inhabitants of the area including the indigenous tribes, which preserve their
ancient traditions and guard the environment.
The Rainforest: The virgin Colombian paradise
This is the wildest environment to visit in Colombia, barely reached by the western culture and
technology. Usually found by the sea level and with temperatures ranging from 25 °C to 35 °C, it is
characterized by a vast and dense jungle with the highest humidity and rainfall in the territory.
The Amazon is the widest rainforest in Colombia, occupying 41 % of the territory, and its proximity
with the Amazon River creates a unique environment for species such as the biggest lotus in the
world, the pink dolphin, the anaconda and a wide variety of sweet water fish among others.
There are eleven natural reserves in this region; however the most recommended is the
Amacayacu Park since it’s easy to reach from Leticia and well prepared for ecotourism.
On the west side, in the Pacific Region, the rainforest overlaps with the Pacific Ocean creating a
unique experience where the marine life is as diverse as the adjacent jungle. Besides the great
amount of reptiles, amphibious, birds, among others, this region is particularly attractive for the
humpback whale, which migrates and can be observed from June to November.
There are several Natural Parks preserving these ecosystems; the best one to visit inland is the
“Utria National Park” (Parque Nacional Utría), while Gorgona and Malpelo islands are particularly
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attractive for exploring the marine biodiversity, mostly because it’s a sanctuary for big species of
sharks, the giant sea bass and other species of giant fish.
Due to this wide biodiversity, the Pacific Region is also considered to be one of the top places for
scuba diving in Colombia.
The Dry Forest
It can be found in Colombia’s Caribbean Region and it is characterized by a very dry season and few
rainy days. The most representative natural reserves are the “Sierra Nevada Natural Park” (Parque
Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta) and the adjacent “Tayrona Park” (Parque Tayrona), an
exceptional place where white sand beaches, crystal waters, coral reefs and the largest reserve of
dry forest in Colombia meet with the “Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta”, the highest snow capped
mountain in the world over the coast.
Resulting in a great variety of climates and ecosystems, these parks are home to hundreds of
species such as the armadillo, the cayman, 40 species of bats and 396 species of birds, among
others. Additionally, four indigenous ethnic groups live within this territory: Kogui, Arhuacos,
Wiwas and Kankuamos. They practice ancient rituals to preserve and find equilibrium between
nature and human actions.
Moorlands
Due to the fact that Colombia’s territory is crossed by the largest mountain range in the world,
“Cordillera de los Andes”, moorlands constitute many natural reserves. Usually found between
2600 m and 3600 m over the sea level and considered as water factories, moorlands are
characterized by low temperatures, the humidity of the air and by the high amount of superficial
and subterranean waters. This is where rivers are born and where our source of energy and water
supply rely.
Colombia is one of the six countries in the world that has this exclusive ecosystem; our moorlands
hold 98 % of the world’s flora endemic to this particular environment.
The most important reserves, great for doing ecotourism, are the “Iguaque
Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna” (Santuario de Flora y Fauna Iguaque), “Chingaza
National Park” (Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza), “El Cocuy National Park” (Parque Nacional
Natural el Cocuy), and “Los Nevados Park” (Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados).
The latter two also have snow-capped mountains where the glaciers can be reached at 5.000 m
over the sea level.
Colombia has 55 natural reserves, 23 of them have ecotourism with park rangers that will make
your stay safe while having the lowest impact on the environment. Either if you are looking for an
experience that brings you back to the essence of human nature, or if you are a professional
searching for unimagined species, in Colombia you will find the answer. (Colombia CO, 2014)
3. After reading the article, please, write a summary that contains the most relevant information. You
can see the training material “Cultural and natural destinations in Colombia” of project activity 2. In
that learning material it is outlined the steps to make a review.
Colombia is the country with the greatest biodiversity per square meter in the world. Colombia is one of
the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world, has a great diversity of climates and ecosystems
that allow cultivation of a wide range of agricultural products throughout the year.
The rainforest: the unspoiled paradise of Colombia
The characteristics of the Amazon are mainly related to those of the tropical forest, although due to its
wide extension it is possible to find variations in some aspects such as climate and soils. This is the
wildest environment to visit in
Colombia, barely reached by western culture and technology. The Amazon is the largest rainforest in
Colombia, occupying 41% of the territory, and its proximity to the Amazon River creates a unique
environment for species such as the world's largest lotus, the pink dolphin, the anaconda and a wide variety
of sweets. On the west side, in the Pacific Region, the rainforest overlaps with the Pacific Ocean creating a
unique experience where marine life is as diverse as the adjacent jungle.
In addition to the large number of reptiles, amphibians, birds, among others, this region

is particularly attractive for the humpback whale,

which migrates and can be observed
from June to November.
Due to this wide biodiversity,the Pacific Region is also
considered one of the best places for diving in Colombia.
The dry forest
The most representative natural reserves are the «Sierra Nevada Natural Park» and the
adjacent «Tayrona Park»
, an exceptional place where there are white sand
beaches, crystal clear waters,coral reefs.coral and the largest dry forest reserve in
Colombia is found with the «Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta»,
the highest snow-capped
mountain in the world on the coast.
Resulting in a great variety of climates and
ecosystems,these parks are home to hundreds of species such as the armadillo,
the
alligator, 40 species of bats and 396 species of birds,among others.Colombia has 55
natural reserves,23 of them have ecotourism with park rangers that will make your
stay safe and at the same time have the least impact on the environment.
Whether you are looking for an experience that returns you to the essence of human
nature,or if you are a professional in search of unimaginable species,
in Colombia you
will find the answer.
4. After reading the text and making the summary, please write under each image
the name of the park.
Names of the parks
Amacayacu National Park.
Utria National Park.
Gorgona Island National Park.
Malpelo Flora and Fauna Sanctuary.
Tayrona Park.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Fauna and Flora Sanctuary Iguaque.

Chingaza National Park.
El Cocuy National Park.

National Park Los Nevados

Imágenes
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 Fuente: Fuente: Utria

uente:
Amacayacu National National Park.
 Gorgona Island
Park.
National Park.
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 Fuente: Sierra
Fuente: Fuente: Nevada de
 Malpelo Flora and  Tayrona Park. Santa Marta.
Fauna Sanctuary.
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 Fuente: Fauna and  Fuente:  Fuente: El

Flora Sanctuary National Park Los Cocuy National
Iguaque. Nevados. Park.
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Fuente: Chingaza National Park.
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DEVELOP DOCUMENTS AND TECHNICAL MEANS TO FACILITATE THE INTERPRETATION

OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS

GINA ZULEIMA HOYOS LÓPEZ

JAIRO ALBERTO HOYOS BARRETO

TECNOLOGO EN GUIANZA TURISTICA

In order to complete the evidence, the apprentice must:

The Rainforest: The virgin Colombian paradise

The Dry Forest

The rainforest: the unspoiled paradise of Colombia

is particularly attractive for the humpback whale,

The dry forest

Names of the parks

Amacayacu National Park.

Utria National Park.

Gorgona Island National Park.

Malpelo Flora and Fauna Sanctuary.

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Fauna and Flora Sanctuary Iguaque.

 Fuente: Fuente: Utria

 Fuente: Fauna and  Fuente:  Fuente: El

Fuente: Chingaza National Park.

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