Knowing The "Paisas"

Pereira is the capital of the Department of Risaralda. Nicknamed "The querendona, night owl ("Trasnochadora") and Morena". In Colombia, the "paisa" term refers to the inhabitants of Antioquia, Risaralda, Caldas, Quindio and Norte del Valle Norte del Tolima. Linguistically speaking, the term describes a typical kind of language and intonation of the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda and Quindio, and sociocultural refers to the distinctive customs of the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, Quindio, Risaralda, North Valley and North Tolima. That's why a "paisa" is considered primarily so, paisa, with virtually no class distinction or origin.  Normally, the people not said; terms as the "medellinense", "Manizalita" "Quindiano" "Risaraldense" as if is easy to hear "Bogotano", "Caleño", "Cartagenero", that are other departments of colombia. All the people of the "Eje cafetero" are called " The paisas"

Generally, It is the houses of grandparents, where all the family get together in important dates, as christmas, birthdays among others. In my vacations, normally. I travel to Pereira, and all the family get together where my grandmother. It is moments very beautiful y full of joy and happiness.

The Spanish of the Paisa Region is characterized by voseo, ie the use of "vos" and the "lisp", ie, intense pronunciation of the letter "s". For an example in terms of phonetics in the paisa accent, when a question is asked, the sentence ends in a low tone. In the area paisa constant use of the term; Then! ("pues") and the phrase; ! Eh ave Maria!. They are very characteristic of the "paisas".

The "Pereiranos" tend to be very devoted to the Catholic Church. 

The "paisas" are very friendly people, willing to help and very attached to his family. "Paisa" that is respecting, is proud of being paisa. They people are very enterprising and full of dreams.

If travelers want to feel good and know the customs of Pereira, The inhabitants of this city are ready to show about their culture.

Typical Food

THE PAISA TRAY (Bandeja Paisa):

It is a well known, the most beloved and covered dish. It was called paisa tray by the large amount of food it contains. Bandeja paisa is something I’ve eaten all of my life. It is delicious.  Traditionally, Bandeja paisa includes beans, white rice, chicharrón, carne en polvo, chorizo, fried egg, ripe plantain, avocado and arepa.

THE MAZAMORRA AND CLEAR:

Mazamorra is a dish very popular in the Pereira department of Colombia. It is one of those derived from corn, is usually offered as dessert. This like the clear (white broth derivative thereof) serves as companion to the paisa tray. It can be consumed with milk and panela. Personally, I love this dish.

THE AREPA:

Arepas are one of my favorite foods. The Arepa is one the most popular foods in Colombia. They’re served in almost every home. Arepas are very versatile and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

It is one of the Principal Components of the typical food of the coffee region, is not only essential in the paisa tray but also for breakfast or snack, at breakfast it is recommended to accompany with egg or with "The calentao", can also be accompanied with lunch in a broth and evening with a chocolate or coffee.

THE CALENTADO OR "CALENTAO"

Traditional Colombian Breakfast. Calentado literally means “heated” and is a traditional Colombian breakfast born in the Andean region of the country (Cities with Pereira, Manizales among others). It is very common, in this region, to eat beans and rice every day for dinner. Then, for breakfast the next day, the beans and rice are reheated and served with egg, arepa, chorizo, chicharrón or grilled beef and hot chocolate. This breakfast are of my memories of my grandmother and my mother. 

Interesting places to visit in Pereira

Initially, I will tell you some interesting places to visit in Pereira. I visited this places with my friends and my family. The neighborhood "Circunvalar" of pereira, is an area of restaurants, nightclubs, bars and shopping centers. If travelers want to have a good time, with their families, friends or couples. They can not foget to visit this area. The bars and restaurants, that I recommend are: " Calle 12 Bar", " Lucky Bar and Food", restaurant "La ruana", restaurant "Blue Cafe Bar", "Barcelona Bar", "Tropical Cocktails", "Cafe-Bar Zero", among others.  Also, It is interesting to visit the matecaña zoo, to spend a good time with the family. The Botanical Garden Alejandro Humboldt is located within the municipality of marseilles about 30 Km nothwest of pereira. It is Beutifil to visit. A landscapes more important in Pereira are; The Nevados National Natural Park. Some beautiful arquitecture too see in Pereira : Sanctuary of our lady of fatima, Jaime Mejia archaeological museum and Museum of Art of Pereira, Lucy tejada cultural center, among others.  A good month to visit Pereira is in august, because, people celebrate the "Harvest Festival" or " Fiesta de la cosecha".

These pictures show my beautiful sunsets pereira city. 

"CIRCUMBALARTE"

This is an event that is done in Pereira, Pereira at parties. It's called "circumbalarte" because they are activities that take place in the Avenue "circunvalar", which had already mentioned to you earlier. Street closed for this event. They are cultural activities, this is shown, the typical music, the typical food of Pereira. Among others activities. 

SANTAROSA DE CABAL

It is located south east of the Department of Risaralda.  Very near to Pereira. It is a place used for ecotourism by farm-hotels and traditional life on the ranch "paisa". It a good place for ride a horse, enjoy typical parties in holidays and enjoy with of family. 

VIADUCTO

César Gaviria Trujillo Viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge linking the city of Pereira with the municipality of Dosquebradas crossing the River Valley Otún.

This photo is the viaducto in december. 

This Photo, was in december, A panoramic view of the city Pereira.

BARCELONA BAR PEREIRA

This photo was in Barcelona Bar in pereira, I was with my cousin. 

RESTAURANT " THE RUANA"

THE PASTORA

Located in Pereira, For the via drawn parallel to the river Otún. In the Pastora are traversed 6 kilometers (3 hours)  by a bridle path leading to the lagoon Otún. Located in the Regional Natural Park Ucumarí, La Pastora is the visitor center of this natural reserve. Visitors to this place will live an adventure of explorer, recognizing the variety of species of animals and plants, some unique in the world and new to science. People can walk the trails covered by the blanket of fog, also enjoy the many waterfalls. It is a beautiful and peaceful place.

ZOO "MATECAÑA"

Introduction

In this blog. I am going to talk about one of the most important cities for me in colombia. It is where I usually travel to vist my family and I want to talk about it, because, I think it is a beatiful city. The city is Pereira. It is one of the most populated cities in the "Eje cafetero". It is located in the central-western region of Colombia. Pereira is a beatiful city, not only for its architecture and landscapes but also because, the people from Preira are friendly and respectful. It is a good example of development in Colombia and goog place to enjoy vacations. It has a excellent restaurants and bars, a beautiful zoo and a typical food of this region that is delicious.

This photo is with my family in pereira, in June and July 2014, when he was the World Cup in Brazil.

Some monuments in pereira

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Hello everyone. My name is Yeraldin Chaparro. I am 21 years old. Currently, I am studying pharmaceutical Chemistry in the ICESI university. I live in Cali - Colombia. I love science and research. My hobbies are practicing belly dace, playing the violin and the piano, singing. I live music, both playing an instrument and listening to it. It's an important part of my life. I sports, I pratice diving and sometimes tennis.