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APRENDIZ

DANIEL ALEXIS ESCOBAR ABAD

FICHA

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 Actividad de proyecto 7

Learning activity 20: Develop documents and technical means to facilitate the
interpretation of natural and cultural contexts.

Make a summary about technical topics in English and relates them to the
appropriate image

Choosing written materials with reliable 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 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.

Solution

Summary

Colombia is the most biodiverse country per square meter in the world.
Colombia's megadiversity is unique in the world due to the wide variety of climates,
which provide home to thousands of species of flora and fauna
The most common activities in ecotourism include hiking, trekking and camping
The Rainforest: The virgin paradise
The Amazon is the widest rainforest in Colombia, occupying 41% of the territory,
and its proximity to the Amazon River has animals such as:
- The world's largest loto
- the pink dolphin
- the anaconda
- freshwater fish
There are eleven nature reserves in this region such as The Amacayacu Park that
is easier to reach from Leticia.
West side, in the Pacific region there are:
- reptiles
- amphibian birds
- Humpback whale
- Utría National Park there are:
- a shark sanctuary
- the giant sea bass
(Pasifico is considered one of the best places for diving in Colombia)
The Dry Forest: It can be found in the Caribbean Region of Colombia and is
characterized by a very dry season and few rainy days, the largest dry forest
reserve in Colombia meets the "Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta", the highest snowy
mountain in the world on the coast.
The most representative nature reserves are the Sierra Nevada Natural Park of
Santa Marta and the adjacent "Tayrona Park.
Moorlands: The Andes Mountains, are considered as water factories, the moors
are characterized by low temperatures, air humidity and the high amount of surface
and groundwater. This is where rivers are born and where our energy source and
water supply depend.
Colombia
Our moors have 98% of the world's flora, have 55 nature reserves, 23 of them
have ecotourism with park rangers
The most important reserves are
- The Iguaque Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna
-"Chingaza National Park"
-El CocuyPark National Park
-National Natural Los Nevados.
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.

Images

Fuente: Adventours Fuente: Colombia CO Fuente: Don Quijote

Colombia (s.f.) (s.f.) (s.f.)

 Amacayacu National  Utria National Park.  Gorgona Island

Park. National Park.
 Fuente: Guías y
Fuente: Viviendo Cali (s.f.) Fuente: Expotur (s.f.) baquianos tour (s.f.)

Malpelo Flora and Fauna  Tayrona Park. Sierra Nevada de

Sanctuary Santa Marta.

Fuente: Colombia. Travel & Fuente: Imgur (s.f.) Fuente: Nels (2015)
vacations group (s.f.)

 El Cocuy National  National Park Los

 Fauna and Flora Park. Nevados.
Sanctuary Iguaque.

Fuente: Colombia CO (s.f.)

 Chingaza National Park.

5. Send the file to the instructor through the virtual learning platform.

Environment required: Virtual Learning Environment.

Materials: computer, internet, training material “Interpretative tools for tours
guiding”, glossary and SENA library.

Evidence 7: Writing “Make a summary about technical topics in English and

relates them to the appropriate image”.

When you finish your work, send the file to your instructor through the platform as
follows:

1. Click the title of this evidence.

2. Click Examinar mi equipo and look for the file in your computer. Make sure the
file is attached.

3. Leave a comment for the instructor (optional).

4. Click Enviar.

Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the project guide
in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to develop
them and deliver them correctly.

Criterios de evaluación

 Realiza resúmenes de la información relevante y detallada de un texto técnico

en inglés.

 Puede relacionar textos en inglés con imágenes o con títulos que le sean
adecuados.

References

Adventours Colombia. (s.f.). Amacayacu River. Recuperado de

http://www.adventourscolombia.com

Colombia. Travel & vacations group. (s.f.). Iguaque Sanctuary. Recuperado de

http://elturismoencolombia.com
Colombia CO. (2014). Colombia is the most bio-diverse country per square meter
in the world. Experience the greatness of diverse ecosystems, all in one
place. Recuperado de http://www.colombia.co

Colombia CO. (s.f.). Nevado del Tolima. Recuperado de

http://www.colombia.travel/

Don Quijote. (s.f.). Isla Gorgona. Recuperado de http://www.donquijote.org/es/

Expotur. (s.f.). Parque Tayrona. Recuperado de http://expotur-eco.com/

Guías y baquianos tour. (s.f.). Ciudad perdida. Recuperado de

http://www.guiasybaquianos.com

Imgur. (s.f.). The most viral images on the internet, sorted by popularity.
Recuperado de https://imgur.com/

Nels, N. (2015). El Cocuy panorama. Recuperado de

https://commons.wikimedia.org

Viviendo Cali. (s.f.). Isla de Malpelo. Recuperado de https://www.viviendocali.com/