La laguna de la Bolsa

2.      Where is located? 

It is located in Cumbal Nariño

3.      How does it look like? 

It is a turistic place with a beautiful landscape. There are mountains and you can see the vulcano.

How do you describe the place? 

It is a lagoon located in Cumbal where there is a volcano. It has a  height of 3440 meters above sea level. It is located 10 kilometers from the municipal seat of Cumbal city.

4.      Why do you like this place? 

I like this place because it is surrounded by nature, it is a space where you can feel harmony and peace, it is a beautiful place.

5.      Why do you know this place well?

 I know this place because it is very close to where I live and it is easy to access and very welcoming to visit.

People should visit “La laguna de la bolsa” because it is an amazing place where the contact with nature, its calm waters and surrounding hills make an incomparable landscape.

2.      What should people do in this place?

People should see the beautiful lanscapes, they should take a rest and enjoy the nature, the fresh air. Also people should take a boat ride in the lagoon which is an amazing experience.

3.      When should people go to this place?

People should go to this place when the weather is sunny because sometimes it can be cloudy and you cannot enjoy all the beautiful things in this place.

4.      Where should people go in this place?

In this place people should take a boat ride in the lagoon, also people should visit  “los capotes” a place located next to the lagoon, this place has a beautiful nature.

5.       How should people get to this place? 

In order to arrive to this place people should go to Cumbal city. Then they should take a car or a motocar to the lagoon. Most people take a motocar because they are comfortable and fast.

6.      Who should go there?

All the people who want to know this place is welcome. In this place you can see many tourists and people from all the ages, children, teenagers and adults.

7.      What should people eat there?

People should eat typical dishes such as: roasted guinea pig, the special chicken soup, milky maize pudding, the traditional candies and the delicious trout.

 

8.      What should people drink in this place?
People should drink the delicious “chapil” a traditional hot drink made with fruits and spices

People shouldn´t  go with lightly dressed because this place is cold, also people shouldn’t walk in this place without a guide and they shouldn´t throw litter.

2.      Where and when shouldn´t people go to this place? 

People shouldn’t g go to the paramo or to the other end of the lagoon at night or without being accompanied by the caretakers of the place.

3.      What shouldn’t people eat and drink there?

People should not drink chapil or cold liquids in excess.

 

4.      What is your conclusión and final thoughts about the place

It is important to explain to the people who arrive that they should seek advice to get to the place, it could be with the guides and thus they will not have difficulties in visiting. 

The place that I know well 

La Laguna de la bolsa is a touristic place near to the Cumbal volcano. It has a  height of 3440 meters above sea level. It is located 10 kilometers from the municipal seat of Cumbal city.  I like this place because it is surrounded by nature, it is a space where you can feel harmony and peace. I know this place because it is very close to my town, and  it is easy to access and very welcoming to visit.

Giving advices about the place

People should visit “La Laguna de la bolsa” because it is an amazing place where the contact with nature, its calm waters and surrounding hills make an incomparable landscape. People can take a rest and enjoy the nature. Additionally, people should go to this place when the weather is sunny because sometimes it can be cloudy. In this place, people should take a boat ride in the lagoon. People should visit  “los capotes” a place located next to the lagoon, this place has a beautiful nature and there are walking trails to see everything in its place. Also people should eat the typical dishes such as roasted guinea pig, the special chicken soup, milky maize pudding, the traditional candies and the delicious trout, they should drink the delicious “chapil” a traditional hot drink made with fruits and spices

Giving advices and make a conclusion

However, people shouldn't go with lightly dressed because this place is cold, also they shouldn’t walk in this place without a guide, and they shouldn't throw litter. People should not drink chapil or cold liquids in excess. People should not take "chapil" or cold liquids in excess. Finally, It is important to explain to the people who arrive that they should seek advice to get to the place, it could be with the guides, and thus they will not have difficulties in visiting.