Posorja strategic port in the Gulf of Guayaquil
Cultura | 06/04/2013
We
started this time taking a bus from Guayaquil company Posorja, to
regulate service, to visit some villages as Ceresito, El Progreso,
Beaches, Data and finally reach our destination. Posorja is a parish located in Canton Guayaquil Morro channel off the island of Puna. It
has great commercial, but its urban organization with the remarkable
wealth-fishing, agricultural and commercial - could be much better. From Guayaquil area slowly is becoming conurbation. It
is built everywhere, and although there are signs of poverty and
disorder out of the main port authorities and private enterprise do not
stop. Given
the complicated traffic sometimes, you get to beaches in two hours, and
suddenly begin to appear modern hotel buildings, expensive residences
and industries of all kinds. Beaches Passing Data arrived.
Posorja, "Seafoam"
Posorja has a long history due to its strategic location. It stands on ancient Indian settlements that existed long before the Spanish arrived. Regarding his name there are several versions, but the most accepted by the people and told by Gabriel Pino Rock in its "Legends, Traditions and History Pages Guayaquil", is the holding that is derived from an aboriginal princess called Posorja , who led a tribe settled in the area. This name in native language means "Sea Foam". Another tradition says that originates in colonial times, when the site - located at the entrance of the channel and then known by the name of Punta Arena - there was a village whose warlike inhabitants, led by a patriarch called Posorja fighting pirate attacks in the Gulf against the ships that came from Guayaquil.
After many years belonged to El Morro, the 12 April 1894 became Posorja rural parish of the canton Guayaquil during the presidency of Luis Cordero. Your parochialization - reaffirmed in the Territorial Division Act of 1897 - is celebrated on June 27. (Rodolfo Perez Pimentel).
The world's longest race
Each year Posorja dresses up to welcome the participants of the famous traditional "yolas Regatta" which, starting from Guayaquil, travels 156 miles nautical, becoming the longest in the world, in its genre. Recently in Holy Week was held that evidence to Posorja. It was a unique show with the presence of tourists and curious, a real festival. The rowers who came from Guayaquil Malecon Simon Bolivar in a single tour, this time with 17 yolas, representing several institutions, including the Municipality of Guayaquil, Salesian Polytechnic University, Marine and Rail; were crossing Punta de Piedra, Lighthouse Alcaraz, Mondragón Island, Port Arthur, Isla Verde to reach Posorja.
Our experiences on the path to Posorja
Data is already in a different world, quickly descend to sea level and see a beautiful panorama of the ocean and wide to admire and learn. Industries, modern buildings and economic wealth, which is justified by the production, port and dock, and also by the good production of watermelons, custard apples and cucumbers. I travel on the bus with Antonio Borbor, friendly and ready to tell some things posorjeño environment: own a fishing boat and employs 17 people, mechanics, fishermen, cooks, networks and pattern. This is very interesting, courageous, brave, tough and good for the economy of each and every one. On the boat work is intense and permanent. The hours of the night and early morning hours are the busiest. They travel several days by sometimes distant places for five hours sailing, taking care not to exceed the international limits, supported by GPS and fishing with "sound" with a cost of $ 25,000 and to view on the screen banks fish to operate immediately.
Ambitious and expensive project
Since 2009 there are plans to convert Posorja a deepwater port to facilitate international maritime traffic through a huge investment in the first stage, according to the claims. Today Posorja has an approximate population of 28,000 inhabitants. The goal is to have renovated piers, perimeter roads, craft and tourist docks, a sundries market, a seafood distribution center, housing programs and a network of basic service infrastructure, docks for fishing and boaters, but not yet we see. In addition, some large projects like "Cosmos Park, a complex, four-story tower which exhibited works related to the history of humanity and peace, and allow the UFO sighting. Additionally, there will be areas for contemplation or for walks. That is scheduled for the next two years, "manifest.
Other ideas and opinions on this earth
Don Heriberto Lopez, "in Posorja old days", says: "Posorja over the years has kept the secret of possessing great natural attractions, such as extensive mangrove forests, birds, wildlife, and friendly dolphins bottlenose, locally called dolphins. Tourists enjoy much of the long beach of gentle waves Posorja also has a spectacular tropical climate. In the vicinity of the beach and the tourist port of the population will be an organized group that will take you through the mangroves of El Morro, and Farallon Islote Puna Island ". Further states that "Currently in Posorja builds Prime Deepwater Port of Ecuador with intercontinental range. Alongside this deepwater terminal will rise industrial facilities, an electrical substation, which will generate 25 megawatts, a regulator of drinking water, sewage networks, scanning systems and verification of containers, and other conference rooms. The works occupy space that is 150 hectares in Guayas River mouth full. Generate employment and to receive ships carrying 7,000 containers. " Very optimistic impressions.
Other interesting traditions
Posorja born the name of a famous fortune teller, or sorceress Huancavilca guess. His legend was very popular in the colony. It is said that a child creature suddenly appeared off the coast of the peninsula of Santa Elena, in the place where is the town of the same name. He arrived alone in a small wooden ship lighter than balsa. The girl, white features, was wrapped in thin cotton blankets with prints and rare hieroglyphs had hanging in his chest a small snail finely wrought, was adopted by the Huancavilcas and grew to womanhood. Then he began to predict the most tragic events of the people who adopted her, gaining fame as a great visionary in the region. Huayna Capac and Atahualpa after they came to his village on the peninsula of Santa Elena and they predicted the tragic outcome of their reigns. Huayna Capac Posorja one sent believed the god Pachacamac and vaticinara asked him his future, seeing in the eyes of the witch and her death in Tomebamba fratricidal war between Atahualpa and Huascar. Atahualpa asked to reveal his future. He predicted his victory over Huascar and the short time that would last his victory. Predicted to reach a bearded white men who killed the Inca after taking him prisoner in Cajamarca. When he finished his revelation Posorja declared that his mission on earth was done, since that had been his last vision. He immediately went to the sea, blew his conch and a wave took her. ("Dictionary of the popular mythological Ecuadorian mestizo community," Manuel Espinosa Apolo).
The risk of being left to live
In Posorja two hotels near the beach, the cost per night is ten dollars; travel to Puna is easy, for two dollars you are transported to a place called Bellavista in half an hour, the boats served throughout the day from the early hours . In the harbor there is a typical fishing environment and movement of ships that are in this work. Over there at certain times you can see the international merchant ships pass in and out of the Gulf. To rest, to suck scent of sea and stroll the quiet streets of this port, we recommend Posorja. Try not to stay long because going to Puna and other locations, you run the risk of going to live there forever.
Pinos Cesar Espinoza
cesarpinose@hotmail.com
www.proyectoclubesdecomunicacion.blogspot.com
Posorja, "Seafoam"
Posorja has a long history due to its strategic location. It stands on ancient Indian settlements that existed long before the Spanish arrived. Regarding his name there are several versions, but the most accepted by the people and told by Gabriel Pino Rock in its "Legends, Traditions and History Pages Guayaquil", is the holding that is derived from an aboriginal princess called Posorja , who led a tribe settled in the area. This name in native language means "Sea Foam". Another tradition says that originates in colonial times, when the site - located at the entrance of the channel and then known by the name of Punta Arena - there was a village whose warlike inhabitants, led by a patriarch called Posorja fighting pirate attacks in the Gulf against the ships that came from Guayaquil.
After many years belonged to El Morro, the 12 April 1894 became Posorja rural parish of the canton Guayaquil during the presidency of Luis Cordero. Your parochialization - reaffirmed in the Territorial Division Act of 1897 - is celebrated on June 27. (Rodolfo Perez Pimentel).
The world's longest race
Each year Posorja dresses up to welcome the participants of the famous traditional "yolas Regatta" which, starting from Guayaquil, travels 156 miles nautical, becoming the longest in the world, in its genre. Recently in Holy Week was held that evidence to Posorja. It was a unique show with the presence of tourists and curious, a real festival. The rowers who came from Guayaquil Malecon Simon Bolivar in a single tour, this time with 17 yolas, representing several institutions, including the Municipality of Guayaquil, Salesian Polytechnic University, Marine and Rail; were crossing Punta de Piedra, Lighthouse Alcaraz, Mondragón Island, Port Arthur, Isla Verde to reach Posorja.
Our experiences on the path to Posorja
Data is already in a different world, quickly descend to sea level and see a beautiful panorama of the ocean and wide to admire and learn. Industries, modern buildings and economic wealth, which is justified by the production, port and dock, and also by the good production of watermelons, custard apples and cucumbers. I travel on the bus with Antonio Borbor, friendly and ready to tell some things posorjeño environment: own a fishing boat and employs 17 people, mechanics, fishermen, cooks, networks and pattern. This is very interesting, courageous, brave, tough and good for the economy of each and every one. On the boat work is intense and permanent. The hours of the night and early morning hours are the busiest. They travel several days by sometimes distant places for five hours sailing, taking care not to exceed the international limits, supported by GPS and fishing with "sound" with a cost of $ 25,000 and to view on the screen banks fish to operate immediately.
Ambitious and expensive project
Since 2009 there are plans to convert Posorja a deepwater port to facilitate international maritime traffic through a huge investment in the first stage, according to the claims. Today Posorja has an approximate population of 28,000 inhabitants. The goal is to have renovated piers, perimeter roads, craft and tourist docks, a sundries market, a seafood distribution center, housing programs and a network of basic service infrastructure, docks for fishing and boaters, but not yet we see. In addition, some large projects like "Cosmos Park, a complex, four-story tower which exhibited works related to the history of humanity and peace, and allow the UFO sighting. Additionally, there will be areas for contemplation or for walks. That is scheduled for the next two years, "manifest.
Other ideas and opinions on this earth
Don Heriberto Lopez, "in Posorja old days", says: "Posorja over the years has kept the secret of possessing great natural attractions, such as extensive mangrove forests, birds, wildlife, and friendly dolphins bottlenose, locally called dolphins. Tourists enjoy much of the long beach of gentle waves Posorja also has a spectacular tropical climate. In the vicinity of the beach and the tourist port of the population will be an organized group that will take you through the mangroves of El Morro, and Farallon Islote Puna Island ". Further states that "Currently in Posorja builds Prime Deepwater Port of Ecuador with intercontinental range. Alongside this deepwater terminal will rise industrial facilities, an electrical substation, which will generate 25 megawatts, a regulator of drinking water, sewage networks, scanning systems and verification of containers, and other conference rooms. The works occupy space that is 150 hectares in Guayas River mouth full. Generate employment and to receive ships carrying 7,000 containers. " Very optimistic impressions.
Other interesting traditions
Posorja born the name of a famous fortune teller, or sorceress Huancavilca guess. His legend was very popular in the colony. It is said that a child creature suddenly appeared off the coast of the peninsula of Santa Elena, in the place where is the town of the same name. He arrived alone in a small wooden ship lighter than balsa. The girl, white features, was wrapped in thin cotton blankets with prints and rare hieroglyphs had hanging in his chest a small snail finely wrought, was adopted by the Huancavilcas and grew to womanhood. Then he began to predict the most tragic events of the people who adopted her, gaining fame as a great visionary in the region. Huayna Capac and Atahualpa after they came to his village on the peninsula of Santa Elena and they predicted the tragic outcome of their reigns. Huayna Capac Posorja one sent believed the god Pachacamac and vaticinara asked him his future, seeing in the eyes of the witch and her death in Tomebamba fratricidal war between Atahualpa and Huascar. Atahualpa asked to reveal his future. He predicted his victory over Huascar and the short time that would last his victory. Predicted to reach a bearded white men who killed the Inca after taking him prisoner in Cajamarca. When he finished his revelation Posorja declared that his mission on earth was done, since that had been his last vision. He immediately went to the sea, blew his conch and a wave took her. ("Dictionary of the popular mythological Ecuadorian mestizo community," Manuel Espinosa Apolo).
The risk of being left to live
In Posorja two hotels near the beach, the cost per night is ten dollars; travel to Puna is easy, for two dollars you are transported to a place called Bellavista in half an hour, the boats served throughout the day from the early hours . In the harbor there is a typical fishing environment and movement of ships that are in this work. Over there at certain times you can see the international merchant ships pass in and out of the Gulf. To rest, to suck scent of sea and stroll the quiet streets of this port, we recommend Posorja. Try not to stay long because going to Puna and other locations, you run the risk of going to live there forever.
Pinos Cesar Espinoza
cesarpinose@hotmail.com
www.proyectoclubesdecomunicacion.blogspot.com