Tulua

Tuluá  is a city located in the heart of the Cauca Valley, Colombia Valle del Cauca, Colombia. A major industrial and commercial center, it is the region's fourth largest city after Cali, the department capital, Buenaventura and Palmira. Founded around 1741 by Juan de Lemos y Aguirre, it has a population of approximately 200,000 inhabitants. Its also known as the Corazón del Valle (meaning 'The Heart of Valle'), It is well known throughout Colombia and many parts of South America as a major center of salsa dancing.The Tuluá River runs through Tuluá's urban area. The city is located 269 miles from Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, 63 miles northeast of Cali and 108 miles from the important harbor city Buenaventura, Colombia, which is situated on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Although it covers a relatively small urban area, Tuluá's metropolitan area is comparatively big.

The city lies between the two westernmost Cordilleras of Colombia.

Climate

Located just three degrees north of the equator, the weather in Tuluá is very tropical, with hot, sunny days punctuated by intense storms. Temperatures average 28 degrees celsius and above. The nights are cool, though. Thanks to the diverse climate, a lot of different vegetables and fruit can be grown in Tuluá.

Place of interest

 botanical garden (Jardin Botánico) called Juan María Céspedes in Mateguadua Village. Chillicote Lake is famous for its herons. The Tuluá Festival (Feria de Tuluá) takes place every June in the second or third week. Music plays an important role with bands, artists and singers performing. A music performance is held every night.

Sport

The most famous athlete of Tulua is weightlifter Diego Salazar (Olympic Silver Medalist 2008).

Wrestling in Tulua

 
The wrestling Club in Tulua is called: "Gladiatores". In Tulua are much young talents for wrestling and they operate within the "Liga de Lucha vallecaucana". Aso  national titles have already won some young athletes of Tulua. Stronger athletes have the opportunity to switch to the Wrestlingcenter to Cali. Wrestling Coach in Tulua is: Rafael Antonio Paredes Bermudez.

 
Alejandro Cortes Herrera national Champ.                                                                                                   Youth Wrestling Team of Tulua.

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