PANDO, BOLIVIA

AUTORA. MARÍA ROSARIO CARRASCO PATZI

   ESPACIO POÉTICO

INFORMACIÓN GENERAL

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ATRACTIVOS TURÍSTICOS EN SU CAPITAL COBIJA

ATRACTIVO TURÍSTICO EN SU PROVINCIA

TRANSPORTES

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GENERAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT PANDO

CREATION. It was created by the Act of 24 September 1938 establishing the capital of the new department to Puerto Rico; however, the Decree - Law of May 15, 1939, fixed capital of Pando Cobija.

FOUNDATION.  Also, the National Delegate, General Jose Manuel Pando, seeing the exuberance of the area and the neglect of the government, ordered Colonel Enrique Cornejo Fernandez to found a city; He, in pursuance of that command, founded the February 9, 1906, the city with the name "Puerto Bahia", on the right bank of the Acre River. In 1908 the Minister of Settlement and Agriculture, Manuel Vicente Ballivián ordered the renaming of Puerto Bahia by "Cobija", after the Bolivian port of Cobija, in the Litoral Department. Cobija, is one of the most beautiful regions of Bolivia.

CIVIC HOLIDAY. It is celebrated September 24. Its capital is Cobija which was founded on February 9, 1906 with under the name of Bahia on the right bank of the Acre River.

POPULATION. It has a population of 109,173 inhabitants (census 2012). In the Department of Pando inhabit the following ethnic groups: "Pacaguaras" with 450 inhabitants; the "Chamas" amounting to 300 inhabitants and the "Toromonas" reaching 100 people reluctant to enter society. They prefer to live isolated, feed on bananas, cassava and maize; are expert hunters and fishermen demonstrating their ability to make necklaces that they wear in the neck with lots of wood or bark.

SURFACE. 63,827 km2

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION. It is located northwest of Bolivia on the banks of the Acre River border with the Republic of Brazil, at an altitude of 228 meters.

WEATHER. Pando's climate is humid and warm and tropical, with high temperatures throughout the year, which surpass 28 ° C in the center of the department, decreasing towards the east and west.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF THE CITY OF COBIJA. The scenic beauty of Cobija looks like a composition made by the most whimsical and daring artists.

PARK PIÑATA. It is solely for recreation and distraction of Pandino people and at the same time to forge pleasant days to tourists who come to this city, which features dining, places to rest and recreation. It has sports soccer fields, basketball, racquetball and racket.

THE CARRETÓN. The work of Cruceño sculptor David Paz, it is located at Av. February 9. Carretón Rotunda at the former airport grounds. In times past, the carts transported from Cobija Porvenir or vice versa, the coveted rubber, whose weight was paid in pounds sterling or gold, also wore brown, food, etc.

  PLAZA GERMÁN BUSCH BECERRA. The square is located at Av. Tcnl. Cornejo and is surrounded by public buildings such as the Home Government Department, Municipal Government, E ECOBOL and Nuestra Señora del Pilar Church. Inside the square there are samples of a remarkable cobijeño nationalist sentiment, such as the Pillar Porvenir and the monument to Germán Busch.

WALK JUNÍN. During the stay of Colonel. Felix Tejada in cobijeña capital, take on  landscape works, which would contribute positively to the urban image, imported and planted palm trees in the Junín ride today Av. Nicolas Suarez, consists of two rows of slender palm trees that reach 30 meters, these majestically flank a long staircase, marking the pedestrian entrance to the city from the port, surely this urban area constitutes one of the successful experiences in Bolivia landscape.

Finally, by its original architecture, it is recommended to visit the building of the Prefecture, City Hall, the Post Office, Social Club, Naval Base, Courthouse, Northwestern Polytechnic Agriculture and Public Market. Also, you can enjoy fishing, amid a brave and wild nature.

TRANSPORT.

Aerial. The flights arrive and depart from Anibal Arab Airport (ICJ), five kilometers from the center at the upper end of Av. 9 February. The airline offices are located at the crossroads of Molina and Beni just off the main square, with the exception of Aerocon (T. 8424575, July 16). TAM (T. 8424145) direct flight to La Paz on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning.

Terrestrial. Buses to / from Guayaramerin and Riberalta are available.

Aquatic. By boat, it is possible to get from Brazil by boat. It operates daily from 06: 00-18: 00.

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