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Belén de los AndaquíesBelén de los Andaquíes, , highlander’s land, it highlander’s land, it is the home of honest , decorous, hospital and worker is the home of honest , decorous, hospital and worker people. It is encircled of three important hydrographic people. It is encircled of three important hydrographic springs such as the Pescado, the Sarabando and the San springs such as the Pescado, the Sarabando and the San Juán rivers, reason why it has a big eco-touristic capacity Juán rivers, reason why it has a big eco-touristic capacity which contains a lot of waterfalls, natural bathing resorts, which contains a lot of waterfalls, natural bathing resorts, rapids and ecologic paths. They let the tourists delight with rapids and ecologic paths. They let the tourists delight with an exuberant beauty that shows the joining between the an exuberant beauty that shows the joining between the piedmont of the eastern mountain range and the great piedmont of the eastern mountain range and the great Amazonian ecosystem; because of all these reasons this Amazonian ecosystem; because of all these reasons this municipality has been established as the best touristic town municipality has been established as the best touristic town in Caquetá department.in Caquetá department.

Belén de los AndaquíesBelén de los Andaquíes, , highlander’s land, it highlander’s land, it is the home of honest , decorous, hospital and worker is the home of honest , decorous, hospital and worker people. It is encircled of three important hydrographic people. It is encircled of three important hydrographic springs such as the Pescado, the Sarabando and the San springs such as the Pescado, the Sarabando and the San Juán rivers, reason why it has a big eco-touristic capacity Juán rivers, reason why it has a big eco-touristic capacity which contains a lot of waterfalls, natural bathing resorts, which contains a lot of waterfalls, natural bathing resorts, rapids and ecologic paths. They let the tourists delight with rapids and ecologic paths. They let the tourists delight with an exuberant beauty that shows the joining between the an exuberant beauty that shows the joining between the piedmont of the eastern mountain range and the great piedmont of the eastern mountain range and the great Amazonian ecosystem; because of all these reasons this Amazonian ecosystem; because of all these reasons this municipality has been established as the best touristic town municipality has been established as the best touristic town in Caquetá department.in Caquetá department.

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Historical ReviewHistorical ReviewBelén de los Andaquíes was founded in February of 1917, 17 Belén de los Andaquíes was founded in February of 1917, 17 by the Cappuccino missionary by the Cappuccino missionary FRAY JACINTO MARIA DE FRAY JACINTO MARIA DE QUITOQUITO, on Santo Thomas plain in the southern foothills of , on Santo Thomas plain in the southern foothills of Caquetá at the banks of El Pescado river. The name of Caquetá at the banks of El Pescado river. The name of “Belén” comes from of the religious tradition of its founders, “Belén” comes from of the religious tradition of its founders, to exalt the place were Jesus Christy was born and to exalt the place were Jesus Christy was born and “Andaquies” serves as a recognition to the natives who “Andaquies” serves as a recognition to the natives who occupied this territory some centuries ago.occupied this territory some centuries ago.

Historical ReviewHistorical ReviewBelén de los Andaquíes was founded in February of 1917, 17 Belén de los Andaquíes was founded in February of 1917, 17 by the Cappuccino missionary by the Cappuccino missionary FRAY JACINTO MARIA DE FRAY JACINTO MARIA DE QUITOQUITO, on Santo Thomas plain in the southern foothills of , on Santo Thomas plain in the southern foothills of Caquetá at the banks of El Pescado river. The name of Caquetá at the banks of El Pescado river. The name of “Belén” comes from of the religious tradition of its founders, “Belén” comes from of the religious tradition of its founders, to exalt the place were Jesus Christy was born and to exalt the place were Jesus Christy was born and “Andaquies” serves as a recognition to the natives who “Andaquies” serves as a recognition to the natives who occupied this territory some centuries ago.occupied this territory some centuries ago.

The Andaquíes natives occupied this land, they were located The Andaquíes natives occupied this land, they were located in the middle mountain zone of this Municipality, their in the middle mountain zone of this Municipality, their activities were agriculture, fishing and hunting; they were activities were agriculture, fishing and hunting; they were scattered in small groups to the long and wide of this scattered in small groups to the long and wide of this territory. When colonists arrived to explode keno and rubber territory. When colonists arrived to explode keno and rubber in the XXVIII century decimated the native population.in the XXVIII century decimated the native population.

The Andaquíes natives occupied this land, they were located The Andaquíes natives occupied this land, they were located in the middle mountain zone of this Municipality, their in the middle mountain zone of this Municipality, their activities were agriculture, fishing and hunting; they were activities were agriculture, fishing and hunting; they were scattered in small groups to the long and wide of this scattered in small groups to the long and wide of this territory. When colonists arrived to explode keno and rubber territory. When colonists arrived to explode keno and rubber in the XXVIII century decimated the native population.in the XXVIII century decimated the native population.

It includes 1.111 Km2 of which 60% are in the Amazonian It includes 1.111 Km2 of which 60% are in the Amazonian plain and other 40% in the mountainous area. The oldest plain and other 40% in the mountainous area. The oldest road to go from Huila to Caquetá, known as “Trocha Belén-road to go from Huila to Caquetá, known as “Trocha Belén-Acevedo”, it has been used since 19Acevedo”, it has been used since 19thth century by the century by the Franciscan friars. By the middle of the century a new process Franciscan friars. By the middle of the century a new process of settlement began due to the effect of the political of settlement began due to the effect of the political violence. The new settlers came from the rural area of the violence. The new settlers came from the rural area of the Andes’ zone, they arrived to this land lacking of resources for Andes’ zone, they arrived to this land lacking of resources for a living, but the first settlers helped them to survive in this a living, but the first settlers helped them to survive in this wild jungle.wild jungle.

It includes 1.111 Km2 of which 60% are in the Amazonian It includes 1.111 Km2 of which 60% are in the Amazonian plain and other 40% in the mountainous area. The oldest plain and other 40% in the mountainous area. The oldest road to go from Huila to Caquetá, known as “Trocha Belén-road to go from Huila to Caquetá, known as “Trocha Belén-Acevedo”, it has been used since 19Acevedo”, it has been used since 19thth century by the century by the Franciscan friars. By the middle of the century a new process Franciscan friars. By the middle of the century a new process of settlement began due to the effect of the political of settlement began due to the effect of the political violence. The new settlers came from the rural area of the violence. The new settlers came from the rural area of the Andes’ zone, they arrived to this land lacking of resources for Andes’ zone, they arrived to this land lacking of resources for a living, but the first settlers helped them to survive in this a living, but the first settlers helped them to survive in this wild jungle.wild jungle.

Cattle-raisingCattle-raising sector has been the most important economic aspect in the sector has been the most important economic aspect in the region , it has had the institutional support too. The cattle population is region , it has had the institutional support too. The cattle population is 48.000 heads of which in this township.48.000 heads of which in this township.Agricultural activity presents difficulties in marketing and low technological Agricultural activity presents difficulties in marketing and low technological development, the difficulty transportation has generated a decrease in crop development, the difficulty transportation has generated a decrease in crop production, for that reason it is planted only what is necessary for production, for that reason it is planted only what is necessary for consumption.consumption.

Cattle-raisingCattle-raising sector has been the most important economic aspect in the sector has been the most important economic aspect in the region , it has had the institutional support too. The cattle population is region , it has had the institutional support too. The cattle population is 48.000 heads of which in this township.48.000 heads of which in this township.Agricultural activity presents difficulties in marketing and low technological Agricultural activity presents difficulties in marketing and low technological development, the difficulty transportation has generated a decrease in crop development, the difficulty transportation has generated a decrease in crop production, for that reason it is planted only what is necessary for production, for that reason it is planted only what is necessary for consumption.consumption.

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This paradise is located on the Amazonian foothills, at 1º23’ This paradise is located on the Amazonian foothills, at 1º23’ North latitude, 75º50’ south latitude of Greenwich meridian North latitude, 75º50’ south latitude of Greenwich meridian and 42 Km from Florencia, Caquetá department on the south and 42 Km from Florencia, Caquetá department on the south way. The warm weather is prevailing with a temperature way. The warm weather is prevailing with a temperature ranging from 12ºC in the highlands to 26ºC in the warmest ranging from 12ºC in the highlands to 26ºC in the warmest partsparts

This paradise is located on the Amazonian foothills, at 1º23’ This paradise is located on the Amazonian foothills, at 1º23’ North latitude, 75º50’ south latitude of Greenwich meridian North latitude, 75º50’ south latitude of Greenwich meridian and 42 Km from Florencia, Caquetá department on the south and 42 Km from Florencia, Caquetá department on the south way. The warm weather is prevailing with a temperature way. The warm weather is prevailing with a temperature ranging from 12ºC in the highlands to 26ºC in the warmest ranging from 12ºC in the highlands to 26ºC in the warmest partsparts

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Arriving to Belén is possible by car. Being in this beautiful Arriving to Belén is possible by car. Being in this beautiful land takes around 40 minutes from Florencia.land takes around 40 minutes from Florencia.You can take a taxi in the Florencia’s bus station from 5 a.m. You can take a taxi in the Florencia’s bus station from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets have a low price, while you travel you will to 5 p.m. Tickets have a low price, while you travel you will have an amazing Caqueta’s country view.have an amazing Caqueta’s country view.

Arriving to Belén is possible by car. Being in this beautiful Arriving to Belén is possible by car. Being in this beautiful land takes around 40 minutes from Florencia.land takes around 40 minutes from Florencia.You can take a taxi in the Florencia’s bus station from 5 a.m. You can take a taxi in the Florencia’s bus station from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets have a low price, while you travel you will to 5 p.m. Tickets have a low price, while you travel you will have an amazing Caqueta’s country view.have an amazing Caqueta’s country view.

Also you will have the opportunity to pass throw Morelia that Also you will have the opportunity to pass throw Morelia that is an special town where you would taste its delicious is an special town where you would taste its delicious “empanadas”“empanadas”

Also you will have the opportunity to pass throw Morelia that Also you will have the opportunity to pass throw Morelia that is an special town where you would taste its delicious is an special town where you would taste its delicious “empanadas”“empanadas”

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There is There is another another kind of kind of food that food that you must you must taste e.g. taste e.g. “Papa “Papa rellena”, rellena”, “Masorca “Masorca asada” asada” and and “Empanad“Empanadas” all of as” all of them are them are delicious delicious food and food and you can you can buy it in buy it in the the Central Central ParkPark

There is There is another another kind of kind of food that food that you must you must taste e.g. taste e.g. “Papa “Papa rellena”, rellena”, “Masorca “Masorca asada” asada” and and “Empanad“Empanadas” all of as” all of them are them are delicious delicious food and food and you can you can buy it in buy it in the the Central Central ParkPark

Restaurants offer some typical food, for instance Restaurants offer some typical food, for instance “Caldo’e pescao”,”Caldo’e cucha”, “bocachico en “Caldo’e pescao”,”Caldo’e cucha”, “bocachico en salsa” and another else, it is a recognized food by its salsa” and another else, it is a recognized food by its aphrodisiac properties that give a lot of energy.aphrodisiac properties that give a lot of energy.

Restaurants offer some typical food, for instance Restaurants offer some typical food, for instance “Caldo’e pescao”,”Caldo’e cucha”, “bocachico en “Caldo’e pescao”,”Caldo’e cucha”, “bocachico en salsa” and another else, it is a recognized food by its salsa” and another else, it is a recognized food by its aphrodisiac properties that give a lot of energy.aphrodisiac properties that give a lot of energy.

Here you can stay in village hotels, they offer comfortable Here you can stay in village hotels, they offer comfortable rooms and a excellent service for a low cost, rooms with fun rooms and a excellent service for a low cost, rooms with fun and private bathroom, in this hotels there is TV room too. and private bathroom, in this hotels there is TV room too.

Here you can stay in village hotels, they offer comfortable Here you can stay in village hotels, they offer comfortable rooms and a excellent service for a low cost, rooms with fun rooms and a excellent service for a low cost, rooms with fun and private bathroom, in this hotels there is TV room too. and private bathroom, in this hotels there is TV room too.

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Belén de los Andaquies is a well known town for Belén de los Andaquies is a well known town for its beautiful touristic places, the Pescado bridge, its beautiful touristic places, the Pescado bridge, El Eden, the Central Park, the Sarabando river, El Eden, the Central Park, the Sarabando river, the Catholic church, the last Andaquí monument the Catholic church, the last Andaquí monument and much more.and much more.

Belén de los Andaquies is a well known town for Belén de los Andaquies is a well known town for its beautiful touristic places, the Pescado bridge, its beautiful touristic places, the Pescado bridge, El Eden, the Central Park, the Sarabando river, El Eden, the Central Park, the Sarabando river, the Catholic church, the last Andaquí monument the Catholic church, the last Andaquí monument and much more.and much more.

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INDI WASI INDI WASI NATIONAL NATIONAL

NATURAL PARKNATURAL PARK  It was created It was created by means of by means of 0198 resolution 0198 resolution in February the in February the 25 in 2002 by 25 in 2002 by The The Environment Environment and and Development Development Ministry, it has Ministry, it has 77.336 ha of 77.336 ha of area, the 30% area, the 30% of this park is of this park is located in the located in the Belén’s Belén’s territory. Indi territory. Indi Wasi means in Wasi means in Inganan Inganan language “sun’s language “sun’s house"house"

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INDI WASI INDI WASI NATIONAL NATIONAL

NATURAL PARKNATURAL PARK  It was created It was created by means of by means of 0198 resolution 0198 resolution in February the in February the 25 in 2002 by 25 in 2002 by The The Environment Environment and and Development Development Ministry, it has Ministry, it has 77.336 ha of 77.336 ha of area, the 30% area, the 30% of this park is of this park is located in the located in the Belén’s Belén’s territory. Indi territory. Indi Wasi means in Wasi means in Inganan Inganan language “sun’s language “sun’s house"house"

EL EL EDENEDENNATURAL NATURAL

SWIMMING SWIMMING POOLPOOL

  

It is a quiet It is a quiet place, if you place, if you want to be want to be relaxed you relaxed you have to come have to come here, where here, where you will find you will find log cabins, log cabins, natural natural swimming swimming pools, pools, spectacular spectacular waterfalls. You waterfalls. You also will also will delight its delight its famous famous “sancocho de “sancocho de gallina”. It is gallina”. It is located to 2 located to 2 kilometers kilometers from Belén on from Belén on the way side to the way side to FlorenciaFlorencia..

EL EL EDENEDENNATURAL NATURAL

SWIMMING SWIMMING POOLPOOL

  

It is a quiet It is a quiet place, if you place, if you want to be want to be relaxed you relaxed you have to come have to come here, where here, where you will find you will find log cabins, log cabins, natural natural swimming swimming pools, pools, spectacular spectacular waterfalls. You waterfalls. You also will also will delight its delight its famous famous “sancocho de “sancocho de gallina”. It is gallina”. It is located to 2 located to 2 kilometers kilometers from Belén on from Belén on the way side to the way side to FlorenciaFlorencia..

EL EL SARABANSARABAN

DODORIVERRIVER

It is one of the It is one of the best places to best places to enjoy on enjoy on holidays, in its holidays, in its delicious delicious water you will water you will feel like being feel like being in the Heaven. in the Heaven. There is a lot There is a lot of space for of space for preparing your preparing your own meal and own meal and enjoy it with enjoy it with your family on your family on the river side. the river side. The village The village people sell people sell chicken and chicken and firewood to firewood to cook a cook a delicious delicious “sancocho”.“sancocho”.

EL EL SARABANSARABAN

DODORIVERRIVER

It is one of the It is one of the best places to best places to enjoy on enjoy on holidays, in its holidays, in its delicious delicious water you will water you will feel like being feel like being in the Heaven. in the Heaven. There is a lot There is a lot of space for of space for preparing your preparing your own meal and own meal and enjoy it with enjoy it with your family on your family on the river side. the river side. The village The village people sell people sell chicken and chicken and firewood to firewood to cook a cook a delicious delicious “sancocho”.“sancocho”.

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CATHOLIC CATHOLIC CHURCHCHURCH

  The most of The most of people from people from Belén are Belén are catholic, we catholic, we have a have a beautiful beautiful catholic catholic church in front church in front to the Central to the Central Park, it is an Park, it is an excellent excellent place to talk place to talk with our lord with our lord Jesus Jesus ChristyChristy. In . In April we have April we have an special an special celebration of celebration of the holly the holly week.week.

SAGRADO SAGRADO CORAZON CORAZON DE JESUSDE JESUS

CATHOLIC CATHOLIC CHURCHCHURCH

  The most of The most of people from people from Belén are Belén are catholic, we catholic, we have a have a beautiful beautiful catholic catholic church in front church in front to the Central to the Central Park, it is an Park, it is an excellent excellent place to talk place to talk with our lord with our lord Jesus Jesus ChristyChristy. In . In April we have April we have an special an special celebration of celebration of the holly the holly week.week.

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CENTRAL CENTRAL PARKPARK

  Its lots of trees Its lots of trees give to it a big give to it a big shadow to rest shadow to rest and drink and drink something, it something, it is possible to is possible to appreciate the appreciate the “Los “Los Pescadores” Pescadores” monument, it monument, it represents a represents a old tradition of old tradition of this town. In this town. In front of this front of this park we have park we have the disco to go the disco to go in the night to in the night to dance and dance and drink liquor.drink liquor.

CENTRALCENTRALPARKPARK

CENTRAL CENTRAL PARKPARK

  Its lots of trees Its lots of trees give to it a big give to it a big shadow to rest shadow to rest and drink and drink something, it something, it is possible to is possible to appreciate the appreciate the “Los “Los Pescadores” Pescadores” monument, it monument, it represents a represents a old tradition of old tradition of this town. In this town. In front of this front of this park we have park we have the disco to go the disco to go in the night to in the night to dance and dance and drink liquor.drink liquor.

EL ULTIMO EL ULTIMO ANDAQUIANDAQUIMONUMENTMONUMENT

It gives the It gives the welcome to welcome to tourists that tourists that arrive at this arrive at this town, it is town, it is located in the located in the gate of Belén. gate of Belén. This This monument monument symbolize an symbolize an Andaqui Andaqui native, who native, who emerges from emerges from the ground, he the ground, he raises his raises his hands in sign hands in sign of rebellion, a of rebellion, a pair of hands pair of hands are trying to are trying to come back come back him into the him into the underground.underground.Made by Emiro Made by Emiro GarzonGarzon

EL ULTIMO EL ULTIMO ANDAQUIANDAQUIMONUMENTMONUMENT

It gives the It gives the welcome to welcome to tourists that tourists that arrive at this arrive at this town, it is town, it is located in the located in the gate of Belén. gate of Belén. This This monument monument symbolize an symbolize an Andaqui Andaqui native, who native, who emerges from emerges from the ground, he the ground, he raises his raises his hands in sign hands in sign of rebellion, a of rebellion, a pair of hands pair of hands are trying to are trying to come back come back him into the him into the underground.underground.Made by Emiro Made by Emiro GarzonGarzon

COME TO BELEN AND COME TO BELEN AND ENJOY THE PARADISE ENJOY THE PARADISE IN THE EARTHIN THE EARTH

COME TO BELEN AND COME TO BELEN AND ENJOY THE PARADISE ENJOY THE PARADISE IN THE EARTHIN THE EARTH