Puerto Asís
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Puerto Asís is a Colombian municipality in the department of the Putumayo. It is located on the west bank of the Putumayo river
, downstream from the mouth of the Guamúez River, 75 km by road to the south of (Cardinal) Mocoa
. It is one of the department's largest cities with a population of nearly 70,000.
in Italy.
In order to reaffirm the sovereignty of Colombia in these territories that were contested by Peru, the government installed special programs in the region which contributed to the town's growth.
By April 1914, the village had a population of more than 200; however, this figure does not include children, women, or Native Americans
. The population continued to steadily increase. The mission founded a large boarding school for the education of the local indigenous population and the children of the colonists. Later that same year, The Franciscan Sisters took charge of the education in the village.
The city celebrates Carnival
each year in January. Beginning with a Tyre Regatta
on January 3rd in the Putumayo River. This has become a major tourist attraction, and was proposed to the Guinness Book of World Records as a contender for the worlds largest tyre swimming race.
In addition Celebrate the birthday of its founding on May 3rd. Where is the meeting of colonies and cultural and sports events organized by the municipal administration.
Puerto Asis fair has livestock and which has historically been recognized as town rancher. These are made fair in August and has horseback riding, livestock exhibition of the best estates department (Putumayo) and logically the reign of livestock.
Putumayo River
The Içá or Putumayo River is one of the tributaries of the Amazon River, west of and parallel to the Yapura. It forms part of Colombia's border with Ecuador, as well as most of the frontier with Peru...
, downstream from the mouth of the Guamúez River, 75 km by road to the south of (Cardinal) Mocoa
Mocoa
Mocoa is a municipality and capital city of the department of Putumayo in Colombia.The city is located in the northwest of the Putumayo department. The municipality borders the departments of Nariño to the west and Cauca to the north.-External links:...
. It is one of the department's largest cities with a population of nearly 70,000.
History
Puerto Asís was founded on May 3, 1912 by Capuchins Missionaries, father Estanislao de las Cortes and brother Hidelfonso de Tulcán. The city bears the name of Saint Francis's birthplace AssisiAssisi
- Churches :* The Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi is a World Heritage Site. The Franciscan monastery, il Sacro Convento, and the lower and upper church of St Francis were begun immediately after his canonization in 1228, and completed in 1253...
in Italy.
In order to reaffirm the sovereignty of Colombia in these territories that were contested by Peru, the government installed special programs in the region which contributed to the town's growth.
By April 1914, the village had a population of more than 200; however, this figure does not include children, women, or Native Americans
Indigenous peoples of the Americas
The indigenous peoples of the Americas are the pre-Columbian inhabitants of North and South America, their descendants and other ethnic groups who are identified with those peoples. Indigenous peoples are known in Canada as Aboriginal peoples, and in the United States as Native Americans...
. The population continued to steadily increase. The mission founded a large boarding school for the education of the local indigenous population and the children of the colonists. Later that same year, The Franciscan Sisters took charge of the education in the village.
The city celebrates Carnival
Carnival
Carnaval is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February. Carnaval typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party...
each year in January. Beginning with a Tyre Regatta
Regatta
A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas...
on January 3rd in the Putumayo River. This has become a major tourist attraction, and was proposed to the Guinness Book of World Records as a contender for the worlds largest tyre swimming race.
Culture
On January 4th it is aimed at the carnival as the day multicolored; the 5th is the day of blacks; the 6th is the day of whites and carnivals are closed as is typical with the coronation of the carnival queen on the 7th of January.In addition Celebrate the birthday of its founding on May 3rd. Where is the meeting of colonies and cultural and sports events organized by the municipal administration.
Puerto Asis fair has livestock and which has historically been recognized as town rancher. These are made fair in August and has horseback riding, livestock exhibition of the best estates department (Putumayo) and logically the reign of livestock.