Le 25 décembre, après 8 heures et la traversée bus of the Cordillera Central par la route la plus haute Colombia (3265 meters), we finally arrived in Pereira, capital of Risaralda region and area of coffee "Eje Cafetero. The city has about 600,000 inhabitants, making it a small town in the country!
Located at the geographic center of Colombia, however, that it attracts very few tourists and is more trade-oriented. The town itself is little about this interesting tourist because she suffered from numerous earthquakes that have caused the loss of the original architecture. Thus, the main attraction is a gigantic statue of Simon Bolivar more than 8 meters high, nothing original so far, except that it is naked on his horse! Funny way to make a national reputation ...
However, the surroundings are spectacular and offer many opportunities for hikes and walks. People here are incredibly friendly and we met a family through CouchSurfing, and Gutierrez, very warm and welcoming.
We were immediately taken under their wing with the desire to show us what the surroundings have to offer, and thus we have discovered their finca 10 minutes Pereira, overlooking the Gran Cañon and offers a privileged view the Cauca Valley.
We then meet with Nelson Espitia, local paraglider makes us discover his site, on the Cerro del Nudo, little frequented by Colombians flying but has yet great potential. We climb off with all the drivers in the city, meaning he and his son, a track built by themselves.
The sun heats up the slopes, and begin to unleash powerful heat. Mathieu pulls out of the game and rises to the ceiling at 2500 meters, 500 meters above the decoration, and thus benefits from a splendid view over the city and surrounding areas. The LZ is technique un peu, avec une finale qui fait dans is attached trouée bambous Bosquet d'un, mais vraiment you will VAuto vol coup, surtout quand Les conditions sont aussi bonnes!
The sun heats up the slopes, and begin to unleash powerful heat. Mathieu pulls out of the game and rises to the ceiling at 2500 meters, 500 meters above the decoration, and thus benefits from a splendid view over the city and surrounding areas. The LZ is technique un peu, avec une finale qui fait dans is attached trouée bambous Bosquet d'un, mais vraiment you will VAuto vol coup, surtout quand Les conditions sont aussi bonnes!
Vol à Pereira, notre premier montage vidéo réalisé avec notre péniblement vieil s'éteint ordi qui dès qu'il surchauffe, c'est à dire souvent!
December 25, after 8 hours of bus and having crossed the Cordillera Central of the highest road in Colombia (3265 meters), we finally got to Pereira, capital of Risaralda region and " Coffee. " The city has about 600 000 inhabitants what defines a small town in the country!
Located in the geographic center of Colombia, attracts only a few tourists and is more dedicated to trade. The city itself has few interesting tourist areas because it suffered from numerous earthquakes that caused the loss of the original architecture. Thus, the main attraction is a giant statue of Simon Bolivar more than 8 feet high, nothing original there, except that it is naked on his horse! It is a fun way to get a national reputation ...
However, the surroundings are spectacular and offer numerous opportunities for hiking. The people here is incredible kindness and met a family through CouchSurfing, the Gutierrez, very affectionate and friendly. Then took care of us with the desire to show what are the most beautiful surroundings, and that's how we discovered his farm 10 minutes from Pereira, overlooking the Grand Canyon and offers a privileged view over the Valle de Cauca.
then met Nelson Espitia, local paraglider made us discover your Voladero, in the Cerro del Nudo, little visited by Colombian flyers but nevertheless has great potential. We got on with all the drivers off the city, saying he and his son, a track entitled by themselves.
The sun warms the slopes, and appear powerful heat. Mathieu rises to the ceiling of 2500 meters, that is at 500m above the takeoff, and thus enjoys a splendid view over the city and surrounding areas. The landing is a bit technical, with an approach that is going on a wicket of a grove of giant bamboos, but the flight really is worth it, especially when the conditions are very good!
Located in the geographic center of Colombia, attracts only a few tourists and is more dedicated to trade. The city itself has few interesting tourist areas because it suffered from numerous earthquakes that caused the loss of the original architecture. Thus, the main attraction is a giant statue of Simon Bolivar more than 8 feet high, nothing original there, except that it is naked on his horse! It is a fun way to get a national reputation ...
However, the surroundings are spectacular and offer numerous opportunities for hiking. The people here is incredible kindness and met a family through CouchSurfing, the Gutierrez, very affectionate and friendly. Then took care of us with the desire to show what are the most beautiful surroundings, and that's how we discovered his farm 10 minutes from Pereira, overlooking the Grand Canyon and offers a privileged view over the Valle de Cauca.
then met Nelson Espitia, local paraglider made us discover your Voladero, in the Cerro del Nudo, little visited by Colombian flyers but nevertheless has great potential. We got on with all the drivers off the city, saying he and his son, a track entitled by themselves.
The sun warms the slopes, and appear powerful heat. Mathieu rises to the ceiling of 2500 meters, that is at 500m above the takeoff, and thus enjoys a splendid view over the city and surrounding areas. The landing is a bit technical, with an approach that is going on a wicket of a grove of giant bamboos, but the flight really is worth it, especially when the conditions are very good!