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00:00:27From Sendero Los Mangos Catarina Masaya.
00:00:30Nicaragua. Kenia Doña greets you. From this landscape that
00:00:33welcomes us today, we welcome you to a new Green Destination expedition.
00:00:37On this occasion, we will visit
00:00:40Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country
00:00:44located in the heart of Central Asia. Its
00:00:47strategic position as a link between the east and
00:00:51west of the Asian continent. The
00:00:54Kyrgyz economy and traditions are deeply
00:00:57linked to its rugged terrain, which covers more than
00:01:0080% of its territory and makes it
00:01:04a fundamental part of the nomadic cultures of the
00:01:06region. So get ready to embark on an unforgettable
00:01:10adventure in the mountains and plains of Central
00:01:14Asia.
00:01:22join us to In every continent, the blood in
00:01:25our hearts moves us to a destination of our great
00:01:28mother. The
00:01:30earth,
00:01:33which extends its arms over oceans, mountains,
00:01:36plains and glaciers,
00:01:39all full of life, giving moving
00:01:42upper part, which extends near moments. Nature in all its
00:01:46splendor calls us to care for and protect this
00:01:49wonderful
00:01:50heritage.
00:01:56As every week in green destination, we invite you to discover
00:02:00places where nature, sustainable tourism and
00:02:04conservation inspire new ways to see the
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00:02:25destinoverde@telesurtv.net,
00:02:28because knowing a destination can also inspire
00:02:32others to care for the planet. Now,
00:02:35join us to see the most important tourism
00:02:38and environmental
00:02:39news.
00:02:43In mid-September 2026, the Peruvian
00:02:47government announced the elimination of prior
00:02:50reservations in the digital ticket system for Machupichu. From
00:02:54now on, the digital
00:02:56An example of this is the snow platform will operate exclusively through nominal
00:02:59purchases, linking each ticket to a unique
00:03:02identity document. The Minister of Culture,
00:03:06Alberto Being Golea,
00:03:09Chui valley near explained that an analysis of almost 210,000 reservations revealed that
00:03:12131,626 of them,
00:03:1662.9%, ended up being cancelled.
00:03:20As an example of this distortion, the minister pointed out that, at the time
00:03:24of the announcement, tickets were listed as sold out until
00:03:27December. However,
00:03:30statistics show that more than half of those alleged visitors
00:03:34will never make the trip. This artificial
00:03:37overestimation of demand blocked tickets
00:03:41and made it difficult for thousands of real tourists
00:03:44to plan their visit to the country's main
00:03:48attraction.
00:03:51Ctrip, China's largest travel agency, has added a
00:03:55space flight to its product
00:03:58and the ancient art of change. To help the catalog. It is a space tourism
00:04:01package from Virgin Galactic, a British-American company
00:04:04dedicated to suborbital
00:04:06flights. This space adventure promises
00:04:10to take off in 2027, and costs
00:04:135.1 million yuan, equivalent to about
00:04:17Aslan, located on the $760,000
00:04:19per person. The starting point is the city of Las
00:04:23Cruces in the U.S. state of New Mexico, and the
00:04:26itinerary includes a visit to Spaceport.
00:04:30America, the spaceport from which Virgin
00:04:33Galactic operates. Training in a simulation
00:04:36cabin and a dress rehearsal before takeoff, which will
00:04:39take place on the fifth day, and the sixth and last
00:04:43day is reserved for the return to China.
00:04:47The price includes, among other things, five nights of
00:04:50accommodation, preparation activities, and the space
00:04:54flight. However, it does not include airfare to
00:04:57the United States, the visa, or other
00:05:01personal expenses, according to the product
00:05:03sheet.
00:05:08The consequences of climate change affect different
00:05:11regions of the planet unequally, especially
00:05:15the highest thermal zones. Recent
00:05:18measurements have indicated that Swiss glaciers have been disproportionately
00:05:22reduced by climate change, and it is specified
00:05:25that in 2026
00:05:28they registered the second largest melt in history,
00:05:31estimated at 5.5% of
00:05:35their volume. This statistic adds to the loss of
00:05:3820% of their volume in the last 5 years. The
00:05:42Swiss glacier monitoring network, Glamos, published a
00:05:46study after the summer of 2026, which
00:05:49registered a record temperature, preceded by a
00:05:52winter with little snowfall. This year the
00:05:55glaciers have lost enormous amounts of ice, said the
00:05:59head of Glamos, Matias Hus, who described
00:06:022026 as a catastrophic year.
00:06:05Likewise, the researcher pointed out that there will probably
00:06:09be no ice within 10 or perhaps 15 years.
00:06:16The imposing Tian Sang mountains and their high
00:06:20pastures connect their peoples in the protection of alpine
00:06:24ecosystems and their biodiversity, while
00:06:26vindicating the heritage of nomadic cultures.
00:06:29Activate your curious map, awaken your curiosity,
00:06:34explore the high peaks of Kyrgyzstan, mountains
00:06:38that beyond their borders invite you to enjoy
00:06:41their nature, culture and memory.
00:06:56Believe it or not, the official name of Kyrgyzstan is actually
00:07:00the Kyrgyz Republic.
00:07:02Belonging to Central Asia, this mountainous nation has
00:07:06no access to the sea. It shares
00:07:09borders with the People's Republic of China to the East,
00:07:13Kazakhstan to the North, Tajikistan to the
00:07:16South, and Uzbekistan to the West. Its
00:07:19surface area is
00:07:22199,951 square kilometers and it has an
00:07:26estimated population of 7.4 million
00:07:28inhabitants for 2026. Its rugged
00:07:32terrain covers more than 80% of its
00:07:34territory and is considered one of the last living
00:07:38strongholds of traditional nomadic culture in
00:07:41Central Asia. This is evident in the lifestyle of its
00:07:45shepherds. One of its most emblematic places is the
00:07:48Tian Shan mountain range, which is located at coordinates
00:07:5142 degrees, 3 minutes, 33
00:07:54seconds North, 79 degrees, 46 minutes,
00:07:5836 seconds East longitude.
00:08:31The South American giant is constantly
00:08:34evolving. Join Beto Almeida and his
00:08:37guests. In Latitud Brasil, a
00:08:40conversation where the most important aspects
00:08:44of daily Brazilian events in the political,
00:08:47social,
00:08:50economic and cultural panorama are
00:08:53discussed. Every Wednesday,
00:08:56only on Telesur,
00:09:00temperatures rise, rain patterns change and
00:09:03drought advances. This is a reflection of a planet that is crying
00:09:07for help due to climate
00:09:10environment, reduce water waste,
00:09:14thus reducing the energy to pump it. Choose
00:09:17local foods, avoiding the energy expenditure of
00:09:20transportation. Carry your eco-friendly bag, thus reducing
00:09:24the energy production of plastics. Recycle
00:09:27and reuse, avoiding the high energy consumption
00:09:31of manufacturing from scratch. The future
00:09:34depends on us, act and turn on energy
00:09:37saving.
00:10:08The geology of Kyrgyzstan is marked by its high
00:10:11mountain relief and its interaction with glaciers, which is also
00:10:15evident throughout its culture. This relationship is
00:10:19appreciated from its capital Bishkek, where you can
00:10:22explore the bustling Osh Bazaar to acquire
00:10:26felt crafts and spices, or by heading
00:10:29east to enjoy the country's ancestral
00:10:32cuisine and visit one of the most
00:10:36emblematic places, the majestic Lake Issyk-Kul,
00:10:39known as the eye of Kyrgyzstan. It is an
00:10:43immense alpine inland sea surrounded by snow-capped
00:10:46peaks considered sacred and a key point for ecological
00:10:50adventure tourism in Central
00:10:53Asia.
00:10:57We begin this tour of Kyrgyzstan in its capital
00:11:01Bishkek. The main way to get to this place from
00:11:04the major connection hubs in Istanbul, Turkey,
00:11:08Moscow, in the Russian Federation, and Dubai, is by
00:11:12air, although it is also accessible by short
00:11:15flights from neighboring Almaty in Kazakhstan
00:11:19and Urumqi in China. The
00:11:22city is located in the north of the country in the Chu River
00:11:26valley and at the foot of the imposing Alatoo
00:11:28mountain range, which belongs to the Tian
00:11:32Shan mountain system. In recent times, the nation has
00:11:36transformed its tourism into a benchmark for nomadic culture
00:11:39as a reflection of human and cultural evolution in the
00:11:43mountain environment. And as a reflection of this new approach,
00:11:47between August and September 2026, this magnificent
00:11:50setting became the epicenter of the sixth World
00:11:54Nomad Games, with a modern and colorful
00:11:57inauguration. The southern part of the Kyrgyz
00:12:00capital adapts perfectly to its
00:12:03surroundings. Its
00:12:07the mountain slopes, its urbanity
00:12:10favors hills, green areas, and a more
00:12:13inclined, green, and fresh climate.
00:12:16In contrast, towards its northern part or lower
00:12:20part, the terrain gradually flattens out until it merges
00:12:23with the deep plains and steppes that
00:12:27mark the border with
00:12:29Kazakhstan. Some of its most popular places are the extensive
00:12:33Soviet-style Ala-Too Square with its central
00:12:36statue of Lenin, the enormous Central Mosque
00:12:39of Imam Sarashi, the largest
00:12:43in Kyrgyzstan and one of the largest in all of Central
00:12:46Asia, and the bustling Osh Bazaar commercial
00:12:50center. There you can buy various food products and
00:12:54traditional dishes, indigenous musical
00:12:58instruments and the national clothing of Kyrgyzstan,
00:13:01as well as various felt crafts and spices.
00:13:04This is the main activity, and for those who enjoy
00:13:08nature, the city serves as a gateway to the nearby
00:13:12Ala-Archa National Park, located about
00:13:1540 km to the south, where you can
00:13:19hike and climb among forested
00:13:22gorges and glacial rivers.
00:13:25Continuing our journey eastward along the road that
00:13:28borders the mountain range, an hour away is the
00:13:34the city of Tokmok, an ideal place to
00:13:37make a historical stop at the Burana Tower, a
00:13:41minaret from the year 800, 25
00:13:44meters high, which was part of the Silk Road and
00:13:47offers a spectacular view of the plains, a
00:13:51museum and historical exhibits at its base.
00:13:55Continuing the journey eastward, we enter the
00:13:58Issyk-Kul region, to
00:14:01Cholpon-Ata, a Kyrgyz resort
00:14:05city located on the northern shore of Lake
00:14:07Issyk-Kul. The hippodrome of this city was
00:14:11home to various equestrian games and competitions
00:14:15during the World Nomad Games. In this
00:14:17region is the Karkara gorge,
00:14:21one of the most striking landscapes in Central Asia,
00:14:25with its wide and flat valley, rolling hills, open
00:14:29grasslands, and coniferous forests, a setting with centuries of
00:14:33nomadic history, as it has long served as a traditional
00:14:36passage for groups of nomadic herders moving through
00:14:40the seasonal pastures of the mountains.
00:14:43This environment is also home to some
00:14:46ethnographic villages, whose main attraction is to
00:14:49offer a complete immersion in their lifestyle
00:14:53in their felt tents, which are known
00:14:56locally as yurts. These villages
00:14:59offer samples of local crafts, traditional
00:15:03cuisine, demonstrations of falconry with eagles,
00:15:07and archery workshops. On the
00:15:09tour of this region, you cannot miss a visit
00:15:13to the open-air Cholpon Ata petroglyph site
00:15:17with its millennia-old rock carvings, and
00:15:21a stroll along the beaches and hot springs of Lake Issyk-Kul,
00:15:25known as the sea of
00:15:27Kyrgyzstan. Departing again along the road
00:15:31eastward and bordering the shore of the lake, you can reach
00:15:35the multicultural city of Karakol. This city
00:15:38serves as a logistical base for exploring the
00:15:42nearby natural wonders, such as the
00:15:44Skazka canyon, also known as the fairy
00:15:48tale canyon, due to its reddish clay formations
00:15:51that change color with the hours of the day, and its diverse
00:15:55forms due to the erosion of wind and water that has
00:15:58sculpted stone figures for thousands of years
00:16:02that look like castles, animals, or
00:16:04walls. Near the city, you will also find the
00:16:08impressive Jeti Oguz valley, famous
00:16:12for its seven bulls' rocks, and for lovers of an
00:16:16extreme adventure, Karakol is the starting
00:16:19point for advanced trekking to the highest
00:16:22and most demanding peaks of the mountain range.
00:16:25To conclude this unforgettable expedition through the high Kyrgyz
00:16:29mountains and their nomadic communities, we set
00:16:32off along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul westward
00:16:36and back to the
00:16:39capital. As we ascend into the mountainous
00:16:43interior, we reach the high pastures, known locally as
00:16:46jailoo. This section offers a complete immersion
00:16:50in rural life. You must leave the asphalt to
00:16:53ascend more than 3000 meters in altitude to Lake
00:16:57Song-Kul, an alpine water mirror surrounded by
00:17:01endless meadows. The
00:17:03surroundings of the lake offer experiential accommodation
00:17:06in traditional yurts
00:17:09managed by local shepherds so that you can
00:17:12enjoy for as long as you wish horse rides through
00:17:16the high mountain steppe, observation
00:17:19of hunting eagles, and tasting of traditional
00:17:23dairy products such as kumis, a type of fermented
00:17:26mare's milk considered the national
00:17:29drink of Kyrgyzstan, as it symbolizes the hospitality
00:17:33and nomadic heritage of the Central Asian
00:17:35shepherds.
00:17:39Galloping horses, riders in motion, and bows
00:17:43that did not lose precision, thus
00:17:46impressed the world with the images of the World Nomad Games
00:17:49held in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. The
00:17:52skills of Central Asian riders evoked a
00:17:56tradition that dates back to the 12th century, when
00:18:00Temujin, known as Genghis Khan,
00:18:02built one of the largest empires in history. His military
00:18:06power relied on a decisive combination: the
00:18:10mobility of cavalry, the composite bow,
00:18:12and the organization of nomadic societies. Let's
00:18:16discover it:
00:18:22Between August 31 and September 6, 2026,
00:18:25the sixth World Nomad Games were held in the
00:18:29Issyk-Kul Lake region in
00:18:32Kyrgyzstan. This event, protected by UNESCO to
00:18:35preserve the cultural heritage of nomadic
00:18:39peoples, was marked by the visual and cultural contrast between the
00:18:43modernity of the opening ceremony in the capital
00:18:45Bishkek and the ancient mystique of the equestrian
00:18:48and ethnocultural competitions on the shores of Lake
00:18:52Issyk-Kul that captivated thousands of international
00:18:56visitors. More than 3,000 athletes from more than 100
00:19:00countries participated
00:19:03in the games, demonstrating that nomadic disciplines have transcended
00:19:06the borders of Central Asia to become
00:19:09a sporting and cultural phenomenon of global
00:19:13interest. Among the most prominent sports of the
00:19:17day was kok-boru, in which two teams of
00:19:20riders compete on horseback to capture the replica of a
00:19:24goat and place it in the opposing goal. Horseback
00:19:27archery, one of the disciplines that left spectacular
00:19:30images of the skill and precision of the riders,
00:19:35falconry as a sport, focused on breeding,
00:19:39taming, and training birds of
00:19:42prey.
00:19:47In Kyrgyzstan, there is a genetic treasure thousands
00:19:50of years old. It is
00:19:54southern slopes of the country. It is considered
00:19:58the largest and most important natural walnut
00:20:01forest on the planet. It is estimated that the
00:20:05trees in this area are the direct
00:20:07ancestors of most of the world's walnut plantations.
00:20:11When we return, we will learn more about the plant riches of Kyrgyzstan.
00:20:43Behind every scene there is a story, stories that
00:20:47reach the big screen. Discover the
00:20:50best kept secrets with Sala
00:20:53every Saturday, only on Telesur.
00:21:42The imposing Tian Shan mountain range defines a
00:21:45vegetation as diverse as its geography. Its river
00:21:48valleys and vast high-altitude pastures, known as
00:21:52jailoo, are essential for the herds of nomadic
00:21:56shepherds. But the flora of these mountains
00:21:59holds other treasures: ancient
00:22:02walnut forests and large high-mountain conifers,
00:22:05species of ecological and economic importance,
00:22:08a natural palette that makes Kyrgyzstan an attractive
00:22:12destination for botanists, travelers,
00:22:14and lovers of high-altitude
00:22:16landscapes.
00:22:20With the coming and going of the seasons, the nomadic
00:22:23shepherds of Kyrgyzstan lead their herds between
00:22:27the alpine meadows known in the area as
00:22:30jailoo, where emblematic plant species such as
00:22:34Edelweiss or Leontopodium, the legendary snow
00:22:37flower, are found in the most rugged and high areas of the
00:22:41country's mountains. It is said that it symbolizes
00:22:45purity, courage, and love due to the
00:22:48difficulty of reaching the cliffs where
00:22:51it blooms. As a backdrop to these plains there are
00:22:55floral treasures such as the Arslanbob walnut
00:22:58forest, on the southern slopes of Kyrgyzstan,
00:23:01considered the largest and most important natural
00:23:05walnut forest on the planet. Its
00:23:07importance lies not only in that it covers thousands of
00:23:11hectares and produces tons of wild
00:23:15walnuts, but also that it is believed to be the
00:23:18direct ancestor of most of the world's walnut
00:23:21plantations, which represents a genetic
00:23:25richness thousands of years
00:23:27old.
00:23:32In Kyrgyzstan, some fauna species are of great
00:23:36importance for regulating the entire ecosystem,
00:23:39especially if they are present in a wide variety of
00:23:42environments and habitats.
00:23:46leopard, which plays a fundamental ecological
00:23:50role by acting as a top predator, regulating the
00:23:53populations of wild herbivores such as the
00:23:57Siberian ibex and the argali. Its presence
00:24:00is a key indicator of the health of these high
00:24:03mountain ecosystems and forms an essential part of the
00:24:06food chain, being at its apex, which is why it has been
00:24:10the subject of international
00:24:11protection programs.
00:24:16The snow leopard's scientific name is Panthera.
00:24:21It is the apex carnivore of its ecosystem,
00:24:24directly regulating the populations of large native
00:24:28wild herbivores such as the Siberian ibex and the
00:24:31argali. It is found in high-altitude
00:24:35mountainous areas between 3 and 4500
00:24:38meters, such as steep rocky gorges, alpine
00:24:42ridges, and high pastures. This feline
00:24:46has physical adaptations to survive in one of the
00:24:50planet's most hostile and cold habitats. Males
00:24:53typically weigh between 45 and 55
00:24:57kg, while females are smaller,
00:25:00from 35 to 40 kg. Their
00:25:04body length is around 1 to 1.3
00:25:07meters. Its tail is extraordinarily long and
00:25:11functions as a rudder, measuring almost the same as its
00:25:15body, up to about 105
00:25:18cm. It uses it to maintain
00:25:21balance on icy cliffs and wraps
00:25:24it around its body like a thermal scarf to
00:25:28protect itself from extreme cold while sleeping.
00:25:32Its fur is dense, with grayish, whitish,
00:25:35and yellowish tones, dotted with rosettes
00:25:38and dark spots known as snow spots, which
00:25:42allow it to perfectly camouflage itself with the rock
00:25:45and snow to stalk its prey.
00:25:53How does the ghost of the mountains survive the most
00:25:57relentless winter on Earth? The answer
00:26:00lies in its feet and the shepherds.
00:26:03In the realm where the sky kisses the rock and the wind freezes
00:26:07time, the leopard was endowed by
00:26:10nature with wide paws that float on the
00:26:13soft snow, covered by a dense velvet, a secret
00:26:17that defies the cold ice. For its
00:26:20part, human action to protect this silent
00:26:24wanderer within the country has been the development of community
00:26:27and observation tourism with experiential
00:26:30ecotourism initiatives, where visitors can take
00:26:34low-impact expeditions accompanied by local
00:26:38guides and former shepherds. In this
00:26:41way, the living presence of the snow leopard generates
00:26:44direct economic income for families,
00:26:47demonstrating that the animal is worth more alive than
00:26:51captured.
00:26:55Mountain ecosystems, especially those near
00:26:58glaciers, such as the territory of Kyrgyzstan, are particularly
00:27:02vulnerable to global warming. A new
00:27:06report from the World Meteorological Organization
00:27:09warned that current water trends are
00:27:12worrying, with the driest conditions in 35 years
00:27:15observed in 2025.
00:27:18Next, the environmental data, we analyze some of the
00:27:22most important conclusions of this report on global
00:27:25water
00:27:28resources.
00:27:33In September 2026, the World
00:27:36Meteorological Organization published its report on the
00:27:39state of global water resources for
00:27:422025, which includes both the evaluation
00:27:45for that year and a semi-decadal
00:27:48synthesis for the period
00:27:502021-2025.
00:27:53The document reveals that 2025 was one of the
00:27:56driest years in the last three decades in
00:28:00terms of river flow, consolidating a
00:28:03worrying trend of abnormal river
00:28:06flows during the last 7 years.
00:28:10Likewise, experts warn that terrestrial surface
00:28:13water storage has has continuously decreased
00:28:17in the last decade, impacting vital sectors
00:28:21such as hydroelectric power generation and agricultural
00:28:23irrigation. In addition, the planet's glaciers
00:28:27have registered widespread losses for the
00:28:30fourth consecutive year,
00:28:32while Africa and Asia are consolidating as the
00:28:36regions most affected by water-related
00:28:39disasters.
00:28:44Thus we reach the end of this journey through
00:28:47Kyrgyzstan, a territory of high
00:28:50peaks and endless steppes, where its
00:28:53inhabitants have forged a resilient and vital culture
00:28:56in harmony with their environment. Kenia
00:29:00Doña bids farewell from Sendero, Los Mangos in Catarina,
00:29:03Masaya, Nicaragua. From this beautiful landscape
00:29:07we remember that it is necessary to recognize that the true
00:29:11beauty of the world can only be
00:29:14appreciated when we learn to visit it with humility and
00:29:17gratitude. We will meet again on a
00:29:20future green destination route, because knowing
00:29:23a destination is a privilege, but helping
00:29:27to preserve it is a responsibility for
00:29:29everyone. See you soon.
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