IQUIRA: OUR BEAUTIFUL PARADISE.

IQUIRA According to Vargas Motta, means "HIGH MOUNTS" dial in the mounts of this site had the Indians Paeces their vigilantes sentinels to avoid enemy surprises.
However that may be, Iquira in the plural was the denominative of the tribe who owned the land and hence the Iquira in the singular of the historic name.

The Iquiras Indians were more or less peaceful civilized and very hardworking. As a people already civilized, it can be said that it was born in 1648, and in 1656 according to historical notes of Father Jenaro Díaz Iquira was founded by Don Francisco Martinez de Ospina who gives the name of San Francisco de Iquira to a town raised in what currently Is known by the name of Callejón, exactly are the territories of the Fincas El Carmen, La Mestiza, San Mateo and supported by his son Don Diego de Ospina, according to reference of Flórez de Ocariz.

Therefore, the year of its foundation corresponds to 12 of December of 1649. Possibly on the occasion of its official foundation in 1656, was when Principio to function like civil entity. It is not known what kind and category would be its first employees and authorities.

By: Yessica Marcela Flor Diaz. 1002

THE PARK THE IQUIRA

it is a very pleasant place for free time to pass to even rest to think for that is a place that inspires peace and tranquility, although people don't take conscience that we should take care there is him a group of students of the institution María Auxiliadora that pay social service taking care of it and informing people that this you/he/she is a place for time to pass with the friends or family and she doesn't stop to go and to throw the garbage for where they happen for that stops that some boats they exist for the garbage. in short the message that he/she leaves the group of students it is that we should take care of the park so that our children enjoy it as well as we enjoy it 

PRESENTED BY: FRANK ALEXANDER CUBILLOS-1002

Iquira Huila

Iquira Huila is a nice municipality and very beautiful since it has a great variety of flora and fauna is a municipality where there are many things to see and also to know what I say and Iquira have a variety of tourist sites such as the Caves of the chaparro, the hill of the cross, the source of hydro energy located in the valencia inspection of the peace between other tourist sites and also its agriculture in Iquira are harvested a great variety of products like the coffee, bean, granadilla, banana among Others and because of their people or speak as they are collaborating people, cast ahead, humble, hardworking people who are willing to help other people regardless of their personality or that person is perhaps this is what motivates people Visit Iquira do not want to leave it.

That's why I want to invite all the people who do not distinguish Iquira So that they make a passadita by these sides and they know how beautiful it is and everything that it offers us.

Presented By: Anguie paola castro. 1002.

Environmental Sustainability And our heritage

The environment is the set of biotic components that comprises all living things that include all people and all human communities as a whole.

What is the heritage of the Iquireño people?

The heritage of the Iquireño people is the most important.  The source of life of human beings which allows us to inhabit each day in it, giving us water, air, and food that are a product of the earth.

What is the heritage of societies?

The heritage of many people is buildings, cars, motorcycles, clothing, and shoes, among others that society prefers to care for more than its own cultural heritage.

Truly it should be a patrimony for the societies?

They are the old things and customs that our ancestors left us with a legacy that continue with a tradition from generation to generation.

                                 Always has

More strength than

The education

In the nature

There are no rewards

Or punishments, there are

Consequences

Reflection

Let us take care of our greatest cultural heritage for our future children and the children of your children

In the forest there is no Wi-Fi,

But I assure you that there

You will find a better one

Connection.

Presented by:Yuri Alexandra Medina Castro 1002.

FEAST OF SOLIDARITY

In the municipality of Iquira, each year takes place the feast of solidarity, in order of help with a contribution economic dining at San Francisco de Asis, which it is a benefit for all grandparents of the community.

The feast of solidarity it has been held five years ago approximately. The community collaboration Iquireña is very large, since the community it stands for collaboration between relatives.

This activity solidarity with grandparents iquireños is very good, because thanks to the community, many grandparents can benefit with a delicious and healthy lunch in the dining room of the parish. The cooperation of others to those who need it is evident from God.  Do this is work wonderful without profit, also with any activity performed in Iquira for solidarity it is supported by the vast majority of the habitants, participate in bingo, festivals, raffles,etc.

This is organized by the priest Eduwin Echeverry and the group of volunteers consisting of several ladies of municipality who perform this task with humility and love.

This year are was assisted the Group Heritage Watchers directed by the teacher Lourdes Gonzales and more the Township people with good will as teacher Jose Elias Gonzales master of ceremony.

We thank you immensely the whole community for their help because they are part organizers and that without them this would not be possible.


BY: EDUAR CAMILO ZUÑIGA TAMAYO

Iquira miners celebrated producing gold for the Nobel Peace Prize

　
In the municipality of Íquira to the village of Buenos Aires, rural area of ​​this municipality. It is made known the mines of these mountains of western Huila, where a gold of such quality is produced, which was used for the preparation of the Nobel Peace Prize medal.

　
At the top of the mountain, approximately 2000 meters high, there are nine sites in which exploit the precious metal that so proud today has us Huilenses and Colombians.
　
Miners from Iquira and other regions of Colombia belonging to the Cooperativa Multiactiva Agro-Minera work in the mines of these mines, one of the mining formalization programs being carried out in the country to improve productive practices in technical, environmental, legal terms , Business and mining security.
Since 2014, when they received Fairmined certification with the support of the Alliance for Responsible Mining and IDB-MIF, the cooperative has exported its gold to international markets and receives, in addition to the price, around $ 4,000 per kilo of gold in Fairmined prize.

　
　
Twenty-four-carat quality gold, Fairmined certified for small-scale mining, which meets the requirements of The Norwegian Mint, which has been responsible for producing the award since 1901, is processed on four floors under strict parameters Safety and environmental aspects.
　
The 32 members and 71 employees of the mine, belonging to the Multiactiva Agro-mining Cooperative of Íquira, today there are 48 million Colombians who are proud of us that the gold with which the medals were made Which will be presented on 10 December in Oslo, Norway, to the Nobel Peace Prize.
　
"It is a source of pride to know that the Nobel Peace Prize medal is made with our gold. We are demonstrating that a history of a small mining town has been able to transform its environment, meet international expectations, associate with the community and shine in abroad".
　

　
By: Laura Mercedes Rivas Carvajal. 　 　 10-02

TREATMENT OF WATER TREATMENT SERVICE PLANT

The treatment plant of the municipality of iquira is located in the upper part of the municipality. In that it treats to the water of the ravine ibirco or also called great breakwater, where it counts on several operators that provide and assure a good service to the inhabitants of the urban sector and that assure a good quality of water

by: juan camilo quintero almario 1002

"People do not know Iquira simply because they do not have the sense of belonging to our culture."

OUR IQUIRA:

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The modern world is increasingly exploring opportunities for recreation and recreation in the most varied forms. The bustling city life, the auditory, visual and general environmental pollution, direct the look towards totally opposite places: comfortable, calm and with possibilities to live new experiences. Undoubtedly, one of the possible destinations for rest is the Iquireña population located in the foothills of the central mountain range to the west of the department of Huila, 65 km away from the capital Neiva, by means of a totally paved road. Iquira offers in its city the attractions taken into account by the countries for the foundation of its population: height. This feature allows you to visualize the landscape. Not in vain does its name mean in the Paez language: "Montes Altos or Atalaya". In the same way it combines the modern constructions with the typical houses of ancestral court, that precisely they give the character to him calm and peaceful town. Likewise, its position is enviable for the horizon to appreciate the majesty of the Betania dam, the Black hill, the "Matambo" hill and the imposing central mountain range, erected over the valley of the Magdalena river.

In its streets are beautiful gardens that brighten the urban landscape and invite you to stroll with maximum tranquility, leaving the feeling of being living in an eternal spring. Depending on where you are, in each street you can see scenes of countryside that denote harmony and quality of life. On the eastern sector and with scarce 200 meters runs the Ibirco ravine. In the tour of the urban area, you can also get in touch with the various caves erected and consecrated to the Virgin as a symbol of faith, protection and establishment of customs. Complement for contemplation and the opportunity to thank the Creator or simply for the enjoyment of nature, present as a spectacular option the ascent to "Monserrate Iquireño" where you can visit the monument to Saint Patron Saint Francis of Assisi and at the same time have The best visual domain on the 360-degree landscape, to appreciate from the height the village, the dam, the vastness of the mountain range, the forest reserve "Tarpeya" where the spectacled bear inhabits and grows an endemic plant of the region Known as Pithecellobiun iquirensis; Visit the estate of the late General Carlos Perdomo Puyo, one of the illustrious men of Iquira; The Magdalena river valley, the coffee zone and the immensity of the mountain where the moor "El Rucio" still remains intact.

After a quiet journey through the upper part of the village, the possibilities for recreation now allow you to spend some time in the park to contemplate the peace and tranquility of the place; Embraced by the wonderful branches of the samán that give freshness and invite to contemplate how time seems to stop in a place without noise and without visual contamination, only altered by the trills of the birds and the flutter of the insects between the gardens. The pedestrian of the centenary complements the space of the park, favoring the occasional passer-by make a good photo while the children have fun in their games. The relaxing walk allows also the contemplation of the surroundings: the buildings of the cural house and the parish temple and the municipal house, constructions considered Cultural Heritage of the municipality through Agreement of the Municipal Council; As other attractions to contemplate. For lovers of sports and recreation, the town has important sports and cultural settings such as the municipal sports center, which includes a well-maintained soccer field and suitable for practicing professional football; Also the acoustic shell, the functional poly and a gymnasium for the physical exercise and the healthy recreation. And after all the activity of recognition and enjoyment of the village of small houses and quiet streets; Nothing more pleasant than relaxing with the family in the "Found El Dorado", a space prepared for recreation and culture with many possibilities: accommodation, preparation of meals on the site, table games and comfortable conference facilities, celebration Special dates, encounter with the local culture through the small museum and of course, to enjoy the refreshing waters of its swimming pools. Iquira is a land of open doors, with urban attractions for you that look for a quiet and cozy atmosphere. Explore and fall in love with Iquira, her land, our land; Because human works, urbanization are in the natural landscape, not instead of ... Iquira is a small town located in the foothills of the central mountain range where you can breathe tranquility and fresh air, where you can be connected with the rest of Colombia and The world through the different Internet rooms, cellular telephony and the community station Iquira Stereo. This development that the municipality of Iquira presents to its own and visitors, is inevitably associated with the consolidation of a strong local identity, attuned to the sense of belonging based on principles of social organization, cultural values ​​and entrenched customs that allow with open arms Always express to the visitor: welcome to Iquira, city light and garden city of Huila. Let's get to know the people we want.

By: Edna Maria Castro Gonzalez. 1002

Populated Center Valencia de la Paz. Iquira-Huila.

It is located to the northeast of the municipal head, to 8 km of distance on the road that leads to Neiva by the route Teruel; Its limitations are to the East with the Treasury La Mesa, to the west with the paths El Jardín and Río Íquira; To the north with the Vereda Estambul of the Municipality of Teruel; To the South with the Potreritos trail and Río Íquira.

According to the oldest; Valencia de la Paz until 1953 was called "Los Huecos"; It had only two houses; One was that of Pedro Buyucue and the other of Melitón Amaya, who had come from Antioquia and Caldas in order to work. In this same year, the Bodega School was founded for the settlement of the staff who came to build the Istanbul-Íquira highway and the construction of the Bocatoma and Embalse channels.

The lands where this center is located were of Mr. Sixto Cuevas; Bears the name of winery because it was where they kept the food, tools and all agricultural products of the region, to take them to sell to Yaguará or Neiva.

In 1975, the name of the winery changed to "Valencia de la Paz" thanks to the efforts of Mr. Raúl Cabrera before the Huila Departmental Assembly. The name is changed in tribute to President Guillermo León Valencia; The decree was sanctioned the 5st of November of 1975.

The populated center has a health center and a full-time health promoter to serve the population of the populated center and the surrounding roads.

By: Laura Sofía Tamayo Zúñiga 10-02

School rally in iquira.

The school rally in our town has been something very recreational and something that all of us students enjoy to the maximum, fortunately I participated and I have given the pleasure to enjoy it to the maximum, in the company of each of my colleagues, my true friends the Which have helped me in the best way to continue and get ahead of any circumstance before any problem. I thank God, because I have participated, and because thanks to God he has kept me in good health and energies to complete each test. This rally is basically based on many tests of which we have to put into practice many talents such as agility, balance, mentality to give exact results of calculation, among many other things. There are competitions or tests in which we have to embark until we are completely covered by this and above all enjoy them to the maximum, compete against classmates of all courses for the maximum of points that are twenty (20), the winner rewarded with travel, With recognition before the whole school and other things, I invite all of us to not lose this space, my colleagues here in the municipality of iquira that we do not let them lose because this is simply the act, the most expected activity in all The year for each one of us, thank you very much.

presented by: Oscar Daniel Duran Barrera. 1002.

Community Radio Station of Iquira Huila

On November 25, 1994, Iquira Estéreo COMPUBLIQ (Advertising Company of Iquira) José Elias Gonzales Toro (Managing Director) and Luis Hernando Yustres, Pedro Barrera Arias, Milciades Hurtado Valderrama, Frank Albin Cazallas, Francisco Gonzalez Toro and Reinel Villegaz, among others, for some months; From then on COMPUBLIQ was acquired by Jose Elias Gonzales Toro and followed the station operating until 1995 when it was created by the corporation applied for the license as a transmitter, and in March of 1997 it was accepted his request by the ministry, soon was again to the air.

Initially it was located in the house of Luis Hernando Yustres, in the corner of the second street with race sixth. Later it was located in the house of Maria Estela Toro
(Street 4 No. 4-60). On April 29, 2000, the Assembly of ASOMECO (Association of community and cultural media of Huila) was held in Iquira and the next day the inauguration of the new headquarters was made, built by José Elias Gonzáles Toro at 6 N Street ° 11-04 of the Los Amigos neighborhood, and finally works in the Loma de la Cruz neighborhood where it currently operates. The transmitter and antenna are located in the lot of the municipality of Iquira, left in the comodato to COMPUBLIQ.



presented by: Charid Manuel Cedeño Cedeño. 1002.

The school.

The school in our municipality of iquira has been a place where I have shared many moments, I have shared joys, dislikes, sorrows, and it has been an epicenter of many things that I have done, which has been the place that has been seen Involved in my sorrows, in my joys, in my triumphs, and in my falls, but thanks to God I have been able to bear all these things in the best way, it has been a place where I have met my true friends, a friendship that I value it very much, and in which I have also learned many things, have instilled some extraordinary values ​​and which I try to put into practice every day, I strive to be the best and good, I thank each and every one of the teachers That I have been given classes, who have been like one more friend, and each of them has given me advice and that is why I value them even more. I have had to go through many adversities, but I have overcome this with my efforts and the help of God, I hope to finish my high school here also since this school has welcomed me very well and they have very kind, respectful and excellent people, Teachers who stand out for their work, teachers who feel proud of themselves for their students who get very good results. Try to leave the name of both the municipality and this school at the top with my efforts from here on and of course the next along with the tests icfes.

Presented by: Dumar Andres Arias Mosquera. 1002.

Municipal band of our municipality.

The municipal band of our municipality, iquira has undoubtedly been an institution which has welcomed me in the best way, which has helped me not only to learn more about this great work, but also to become more responsible , To be a more responsible and disciplined person when I present myself to perform a task not only here but also in my house, in my school and anywhere I go. Undoubtedly it is one of the best bands in the department and has been reflected very well at the same level. I would dare to say that he is one of the best bands at national level has an excellent band teacher as is the esteemed and dear professor Reinel bolivar who has been a key card and fundamental to form me in this institution, has been a very person Important for me, to be the man I am today thanks to his advice, and thanks to his teaching. I hope to continue giving my best, as I have been doing all this time, to continue being part of this important institution, to give my best and, above all, to leave the name in the highest of our municipality, our Department, and of course my parents, my family. To be able to finish my baccalaureate, and above all not neglecting this work that I do, because it is thanks to this, being as I am, a kind person, a respectful person, a person who, above all, always seeks to do things the best way, always Seeks to be the best in everything he does, and beforehand I want you to know that this is an institution worth knowing and to be part of it, I invite all of you to be part of this. With the help of God, I would also like to fulfill the dream of performing and be able to form my own band or why not, continue to help the band in my municipality to be a much larger and recognized band, to become The symphony of the department of Huila, which can be represented at this level and why not, at the national level. An institution that undoubtedly helps us and teaches us the value of life, of perseverance, of overcoming ourselves every day. I feel very good to be in this important institution, thank you very much.

by: JESÚS ALBERTO MONTEALEGRE AQUITE

Professor José Elías Gonzales Toro.

I have wanted to talk about this teacher since he has been one of the few people who has helped me in a very good way for my personal and intellectual development, is a person who gives us a lot of advice so that we do not fall into bad steps and so that Let's get ahead so we can have a very good future. He is a teacher who has great knowledge and that is to be admired, a teacher who does not get stuck under any problem, but seeks to overcome each obstacle, to be victorious and growing stronger. Besides being our teacher, he is the director of the radio station here in our municipality, he is the person that every morning we listen to him very traditionally and we have already got used to a very good way to hear his jokes, anecdotes, news and advice that also Offers there. We have not shared much time as it should, but in the short time I have been there, listening to each of his words, his scolding, teaching I have realized that he is a charismatic person, a humble person, a disciplined person at work , A person that I have to say again ... I admire very much for his work, and I hope next year will be here to continue strengthening me in the subject of the foreign language, English. That he instructs me to be prepared enough for next year, to be sufficiently qualified to face the tests of next year and to face my life from here onwards, to go with a very good bases, and why not, to leave this school So spectacular, learning and knowing perfectly this important language, to you teacher thank you very much for everything, I hope you have liked it and for each of those who know it and have not yet done so to tell you that this man is a great Person and a person who is worth listening to his words, because the one who does not listen to advice does not get old. Thank you very much.

Presented by: Dario Andres Pillimue Muñoz. 1002.

Graduation social service firefighters.

Thanks to God and the work of each one of us, to the discipline that was in this group to culminate in the best way the provision of this service in a social and charitable way, as it is the fulfillment of the eighty hours and inclusive More hours were made but we actually fulfilled the above, with what each of us wanted, were quite good moments in which we lived happy moments, sad moments, but that in the end with the support of each one of us and of The same firefighters we were able to get ahead, there were also moments of anguish when it was time to use the implements that are usually used in this institution but that we knew how to cope in the best way, to thank beforehand each one of the people who Made it possible for this to be done, that a graduation could be made and the celebration of nine (9) years of work by this important institution, to thank firefighter Darwin Hernán García enormously that he has been the one who has been standing One of us who were during all this process, all these months, in all the activities we have done and taught us many things that are in accordance with the work that he also provides, has taught us to become a little more like People, to have more discipline when doing some task that we have to do, to thank you very much for everything you could teach us during all this time. Commander John Jarol Correa, who has been one more manager, has been our coordinator and who has been the one who has demanded the most while we were working in this institution. It was a moment that will undoubtedly never be forgotten, moments in which many people will be marked for here and there in my life, and that surely will serve me much for the development of my personal life, to be more responsible, to help The people who really need it and be more disciplined, thank you very much to my mother who has been the one who has helped me and has been watching for me so that this can also be carried out and can be developed in the best way.

Presented by: Nestor Fernando Peña Perdomo. 1002.

Inter iquira.

And excels As it is traditional in each championship, the team of the inter is always written in each one of them, which is why I wanted to talk about this great team that I play at the moment, fortunately we have classified End, an instance in which we have endeavored to get there. This team has become more than a team in a family, a family that we support each other, in any problem we have is always there to help us, it sounds funny, but even some college work has helped us. We hope to continue doing things in the best way, to be able to arrive until the last instance until the end and to be able to consecrate us champions. And this does not end here, but also this team continue to train, disciplined and striving to get ahead and continue participating in the other championships that follow. Beforehand, I invite you to know this team and each of its members, to observe the way they play, the competitive game they have, the way they help each other, and above all ... the desire to Put you in every game.

Presented by: Brayan David Cruz Diaz 1002.