DEPARTAMENTO ATLANTICO

Department of Atlantic Its name derives from the Atlantic Ocean, which washes the northern coast of Colombia. Atlantic is the smaller of Colombia's departments that are located on the Caribbean Sea, and its capital Barranquilla is one of the major cities, coupled with the department of Magdalena Lopez majestic bridge that crosses the waters of the Rio Magdalena , one of the tourist attractions of this department. The Magdalena River, which comes to hand over the Caribbean Sea waters in the delta of Bocas de Ceniza, forms the natural boundary that separates the Atlantic from the department of Magdalena. Most of the Department of the Atlantic region has a tropical climate, warm and dry with temperatures averaging 26 ° C, its territory is characterized by mostly flat, with plenty of swamps, mountains and Turbaco lice that are found within this region are low, being its highest Las Lomas de la Vaca, whose height is 530 meters. El Canal del Dique which joins the Rio Magdalena to Cartagena Bay helps to mitigate the risks of flooding in the rainy season and is part of the boundary of the Department of the Atlantic with the Department of Bolivar. The Atlantic economy is based on the Industry and Commerce, The Department of the Atlantic has a total of 23 municipalities, among which we mention: its capital Barranquilla, Soledad, Puerto Colombia, Sabanalarga, San Juan de Acosta, Luruaco, Baranoa, Malambo, Manatee Usiacurí among others. Cuisine: Among the typical foods from this region include the sausage, bun with cassava, rice with coconut, egg and arepa Clean cob. Folklore: The Cumbia and are the main exponents Mapale national and international folk music of the Atlantic Coast. Roads: Air: International Airport Ernesto Cortissoz, located in the municipality of Soledad, what unites the various regions of the country and other countries, with a good frequency of daily flights. Ground: It has an excellent road network linking the capital Barranquilla with other municipalities in the department and the rest of the country. Sea-river: It is the third largest seaport in the country and its location on the banks of the Magdalena River, which is navigable all year and runs from south to north the country, makes an important river port communicating through this medium the rest of the country. Tourist Attractions Atlantic Department: Delta Bocas de Ceniza: Magdalena River mouth to the Caribbean Sea, near the city of Barranquilla, can be reached by train or car. Puerto Colombia: It was formerly the country's main seaport, now in this region there are several tourist resorts. Mud Volcano or Totumo: Located in the boundaries between Bolivar and Atlantico, geographically belonging to the department of Bolivar, 70 km from Barranquilla, nearly parallel to the sea route linking the city to Cartagena, the natural formation which tourists come to take a mud bath in the crater and later withdrawn by the waters of the swamp of Totumo. Guajares River Reservoir: Site ideal for sport fishing and water sports The Cave of The Mojana Carnaval de Barranquilla: This carnival is celebrated in the month of February and is famous throughout Latin America.

Caves of the Mojana, a site located in Arroyo de Piedra, village of Luruaco, and has been receiving visitors

The caves of Mojana in Luruaco; beach Abello, in Tubarão, the forests of cold water in Usiacurí; Higgins family home in Juan de Acosta; Pueblito Viejo in Baranoa and Los Pozos de Pital of Megiddo are some the 70 potential new tourist attractions is the Atlantic and enjoyment of visitantes.Así indicates research by students of Business Administration Program in Tourism and Hotel Autonomous University, who took on the task of making an inventory in 12 municipalities, of the 22 for the Department, in order to 'discover' other sites for tourism.

The report shows a large increase in foreign travelers.

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The increase is 31.8%. In August this year and in 5128 arrived the same month last year were 3890. In eight months this year have been 34,268 persons from 32,080 the previous year, which means a growth of 6.8%. In all of 2006 reached 44,602 and in 2007 was 48,882. For Trade Minister Luis Guillermo Plata, this is a good indication of momentum behind this Department in tourism, and create better things to come because it is set to play a key role in trade agreements. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Oscar Rueda, notes that it must work on green infrastructure in those places, in fact in Usiacurí be built the first 24 tourist inns Atlantic. "It's an encouraging start for national and international tourism," he says. It also says that together with Bolivar and will work in the Atlantic Totumo Volcano, which has become the most sought by tourists who arrive on cruise ships. In that sense, Malka Irina Leo, director of Tourism Promotion Committee of the Atlantic and Afif Siman, Departmental Tourism Minister, are making a diagnosis of the place in order to improve the environment, train and provide the necessary tools to people during years have served to tourists. With the growth of visitors, local authorities, national and industry organizations and plan to invest in the green tourism that is displayed as a new hope for the Atlantic.

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