New Theme Park near Armenia

docwilliam says on Feb 2, 2008, 08:11:

Rikito.....I will pay Armenia a visit this month.

"There's no time to panic"

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nueva york bombero says on Feb 2, 2008, 08:12:

I agree with your thinking on this subject and I also agree Armenia is beautiful!!!
I just got back from Colombia and one of the highlights of my month long trip was Armenia.
This is the way Colombia will emerge as a hidden gem for tourists.
The country is beyond diverse and it should be sharing its beauty with the world.
This in turn will improve everything from the economy to the FARC.
Gracias Adios!

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Monpirri says on Feb 2, 2008, 08:15:

I did not know that about Armenia. Wow, now Armenia is my list of places to visit on my next trip to Colombia.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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jack_jason says on Feb 2, 2008, 08:51:

Get out of here stronssini.

This is just spanglish, please do not correct me

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lampltr says on Feb 2, 2008, 09:16:

Rikito, great information...desired to see you when I was nearby and we were planning to stop by on our way to Puerto Tejada but situations changed our plans and we never ventured further south of Cartago. Hope next time around later this year. Appreciate the updates in your area...

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Rikito says on Feb 2, 2008, 10:47:

Anyone coming to Armenia give me a call. There is always a cold one in the fridge. Even for Cassini.

And Cassini...be your moronic self...don't try and be a comic. It does not work for me and it sure as hell won't work for you.

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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Simon says on Feb 2, 2008, 11:30:

I was in Armenia just before Chistmas and I was delighted by the new 'Centro Comercial de Cielos Abiertos' (also known as La Catorce, I believe) which is really an open-air pathway for folks to stroll, lined with great shops that runs from the Plaza de Bolivar to Parque Sucre. The atmosphere there was incredible!

Armenia truly is one of Colombia's most pleasant cities!

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

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arthur brode says on Feb 2, 2008, 11:41:

it doesnt get much better than Armenia

www.quindioturismo.com

http://www.calirentals.net/

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Frank Rizzo says on Feb 2, 2008, 12:02:

I was just going to say....AB loves that place...... Get that guy in a Jeep on those back roads and he's in heaven...

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dtapia says on Feb 2, 2008, 12:39:

COOL :)

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arthur brode says on Feb 2, 2008, 13:11:

Frank,dont forget the two chicas in the back with the top down.and throw "Lostinparadise" in there and you will have a hell of a time.

http://www.calirentals.net/

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Frank Rizzo says on Feb 2, 2008, 13:31:

I know, I know...we all heard about your trip ...jajajajaaj..... too many chicas, so little time.

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Rikito says on Feb 2, 2008, 14:19:

Sorry Cassini catherine b will be there in her little French Maid outfit to serve you a little something special. tasc66 aka Sweeney Todd will grill the 'steaks.'

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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Lcacique says on Feb 2, 2008, 14:22:

Hey Rikito,

I agree that Armenia is beautiful! I loved Quindío...

To play devils advocate, remember that just because an economy improves, it doesn't mean that it improves for everyone. The division between the haves and have nots is huge in Colombia, like Brasil...I hope the improvement in the economy will serve to lessen the gap instead of widening it.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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lampltr says on Feb 2, 2008, 14:45:

As Lcacique says, then you add in the local ERG...

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tasco66 says on Feb 2, 2008, 17:17:

Cassini, how do you like your steaks cooked?

Bravo, Presidente Uribe for the perfect operation!

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MaFe says on Feb 2, 2008, 18:34:

I loved el parque del cafe

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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msaucey says on Feb 2, 2008, 20:44:

I love walking through the orchids in el Parque del Cafe.... Armenia is a beautiful town.. I went shortly after the earthquake and saw the damages and then after...

I'm glad that the money that was used to rebuild the city after the earthquake has helped in developing the city and didn't end up in someone's pocked.... A true show of growth for the city...

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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Rikito says on Feb 3, 2008, 05:59:

Lcacique, you make a valid point, but this project will be too big for the have nots not to get a good piece of the action. Also, the Theme Park is not being built by Colombian builders. The Colombians will not doubt have some sub-contractors, but the Project will be run by the Navajo Nation Corporation. The Navajo Nation is an American Indian Tribal authority that gets some assistance from the U.S. They have a tremendous history of success behind them. A company I worked for had to use them (by law) on a project and the results were far better than expected. The Navajo's have a very strict ethical code they operate and abide by. They have been very successful and always make sure that part of the development of any project includes the 'little guy.' They are particularly interest in the disadvantaged.

Armenia and Quindio are run by some good people. My next door neighbor is the U.S. equivalent of the Secretary of State for the Quindio department. If she is any evidence of what is right in Armenia the future looks bright.

Just stop and think for a moment of who will benefit from such a park. We all could write up a list that would be pages long.

Both Parque del Cafe and Panaca are huge successes for Colombia. I know I sound like I am blowing a trumpet for Armenia and I am. When we looking for a place to live when we first came to Colombia, we visited Armenia and bought the first house we saw. The price of the house was incredible. 3,500 square feet on a 7,500 sq. ft. lot with a 3,000litre fish pond for 92,500million COL If want pictures of the house let me know. I have a hard time putting anything on PBH but words.

But what makes this are the best are the people, the people, the people.

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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nueva york bombero says on Feb 3, 2008, 11:05:

El parque del cafe was cool and the show they put on was good.
Definitely a different experience.
The only thing I forgot was to buy cafe in the area.
I had to go to EXITO in Cali and load up for the firehouse and friends!!!!

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Lcacique says on Feb 3, 2008, 13:09:

Rikito: I appreciate your enthusiasm for a place that I love as well. I meant no offense by what I said and apperciate your response. It shocked me to read that the Navajo outfit will be in charge of the project. That is very interesting. I happen to be a cynic when it comes to these types of things at times; however, I love when I am wrong and things work out for all of those involved.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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msaucey says on Feb 3, 2008, 13:12:

Rikito, I would love to see some pictures... Armenia is one area where I would considering purchasing a house...

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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arthur brode says on Feb 3, 2008, 14:00:

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/valle-de-cocorasalento/

http://www.calirentals.net/

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MaFe says on Feb 3, 2008, 14:42:

I still have a lot of Colombia to see...pero me gusto mucho Armenia, I took my mother to el parque del cafe, y me parecio bello, and I also forgot to purchase cafe!!?? I enjoyed the coffee show, pero no el show de las orquideas.

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lcacique says on Feb 3, 2008, 14:51:

jajaja, I laughed so hard when I saw the show de las orquideas. My friend's family told us we HAD to see it, I would have rather spent that time walking around the park and taking in the beautiful scenery. Mechanical flowers have never been my thing.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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Lcacique says on Feb 3, 2008, 16:18:

Here's some video footage from the last time I was in Quindío. I have posted it before, but thought I would again. sorry that the images are so blurry...it happened when I uploaded it to youtube.



As you say Rikito, beautiful people and beautiful scenery!

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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MaFe says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:20:

Lcacique, I liked the video! Thanks for sharing...

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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msaucey says on Feb 3, 2008, 20:28:

MaFe, the only people that really enjoy the orchid show, are those that are stoned... I felt like I was in a section of "It's a small world after all" at Disneyland....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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Rikito says on Feb 4, 2008, 03:43:

If anyone wants some photos of our home in armenia contact me at rdpaul_col at yahoo.com.
Last week I said I paid $92,500Col That was wrong. The house listed for 2,000,000Col and we paid 1,800,000.00 COP or about $93,000USD. Housing here is incredibly inexpensive and the quality is good. Right now there is a ton of new house and condos being built and more to come when the Park gets built, but the Park are is not the best place to lice becasue of the airort nois and the difficulty of getting into the Centro armenia, but that will change I'm sure.

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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lpdiver says on Feb 4, 2008, 03:48:

Sheesh...If there is anything that Colombia DOESN'T need it is an theme park. If I want Disney I'll stay here in the USA.

t

"cook some rice!"

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MaFe says on Feb 5, 2008, 18:33:

msaucey..que chistosita no? I was with my five year old cousin from Tennessee, she turns to me and says,"Nana, this isn't fun, can we leave, the flowers are too boring!" I responded to her, it's Colombian flowers, and you said you like colombia, so now you can learn about Colombias flowers that are sent all over the world...you know what she says??
"nana, all the grown ups are falling asleep, I am 5 not stupid!" I tried walking out with her and they made us sit, and she told them she wanted to see the park.....
yeah...very interesting show...hhmmmmm

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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CatGirl says on Feb 5, 2008, 22:42:

MaFe: jaja cute...

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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LDW says on Feb 25, 2008, 21:18:

Hey Rikito:

I would like to hook up with you when I am in Armenia.

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bufalo says on May 12, 2008, 10:20:

I tend to doubt that the locals will benefit like "everybody" as you say. I do like your attitude, but trust me, talk to some contracted locals here in Armenia - they don't make much, the ones that will already have dough.

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

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bufalo says on May 12, 2008, 10:20:

I tend to doubt that the locals will benefit like "everybody" as you say. I do like your attitude, but trust me, talk to some contracted locals here in Armenia - they don't make much, the ones that will already have dough.

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

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CatGirl says on May 12, 2008, 10:49:

Here's an oldie....what happened with this project? I hear Armenia is nice.

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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docwilliam says on May 12, 2008, 17:41:

I cant wait to visit Armenia, should be able to make it this June.

"There's no time to panic"

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bufalo says on May 13, 2008, 06:38:

I haven't heard much lately as well. There is an Exito that is still in the works though. They booted out all the people that lived in the area for construction.

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

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MitchAlvarez says on May 13, 2008, 06:59:

I cant wait for the "shoot las farc" theme park.

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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Tinto (Moderator) says on May 13, 2008, 07:18:

If you join the armed forces, all of Colombia is a shoot-the-FARC theme park.

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MitchAlvarez says on May 13, 2008, 07:21:

Tinto excellent point. Unfortunately in this area im all talk. I dont have the guts to shoot people just like that.

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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CatGirl says on May 13, 2008, 09:58:

jaja - that would be interesting, but not the best theme for kids. jeje

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docwilliam says on May 13, 2008, 12:15:

I am surprised that knowone mentioned the Jeeps of Armenia.......that is my theme park, along with the cofe' fincas' mmmmmmmmm

"There's no time to panic"

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