local soccer team Cortuluá, which plays in the Colombian first division. Guadua Park (Parque de la Guadua) Bamboo and heliconias (plants often mistaken for birds-of-paradise), nature trails , a waterfall, and natural pools of warm water are some of the attractions at the Guillermo Ponce de León Paris Guadua Park in Tuluá. This 12.5-acre site is overflowing with greenery; visitors can also enjoy a large playground with their children. Sarmiento Lora Park (Parque Sarmiento Lora) It offers a great kiddie pool (complete with little water slides) and adult pool area, restaurant, shelters and play area. Civic Plaza Boyaca (Plaza Civica Boyaca) 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. Notable people Faustino Hernán Asprilla, football player Gustavo Álvarez Gardeazábal, writer Poncho Rentería, journalist Diego Salazar, Olympic weightlifting medal winner Carlos Alzate, cyclist Jonathan Cuenú, football player References External links Major's official website: Estación de radio virtual online www.futturo.org e-Radio desde Tuluá Colombia Entertainment website (Iosfera): Entertainment website (Mastulua): Tulua's Fair official website: Information website about Tulua's Fair on Iosfera: Information website about Tulua's (News, Events, Photos) on Iosfera: Information website about Tulua's (News) on Revista independiente: Information website about Tulua's Fair on Mastulua: Information website about Cortuluá: Municipalities of Valle del Cauca Department Populated places established in 1741