The Community Action board of San Jose de Manzanillo wrote this report about the history of San Jose. Starting from 1915, with houses made of straw and wood, to its current state. Holidays and food that are special to the community of San Jose are also mentioned. Important local and Community Action board elections are included as well.

Text describes the town of Altavista as very diverse, where urban and rural lifestyles coexist. The town is celebrating its first twenty years, but some historical references date back more than two hundred years ago.

Text shows a detailed plan for a play that will cover the ancestral life of Altavista. The group who will be performing the play provided some background information of their past works. Objectives and a description for this Altavista project are provided.

Text consists of general information over the towns of Altavista, Santa Elena, San Sebastián de Palmitas, San Cristóbal, and San Antonio de Prado. The information includes historical background, population, geography, economy, and climate.

Text describes that the native forests around San Jose need to be protected. Locals of the San Jose area feel as if they are losing their campesino culture.

Text gives a brief historical overview of the town Aguas Frías. Questions about the town's first settlers and economic growth are answered. Public services of Aguas Frías and their three-day celebrations starting on October 13th are described.

Text provides a historical review of the educational center of Manzanillo de Altavista. Important changes to the educational center and those individuals who were in charge are described.

Text provides some historical information about the town of Altavista. Some family members of the town's founders are still alive and give a few statements. A section in the text also discusses the youth of Altavista, where some want to follow their dreams and others end up joining local gangs.

Text describing the purchase of land for a new school building named Escuela Rural Mixta Presbítero. Details of the construction process are given, along with the names of those who helped on the project. A list of donors and what they donated to the new school is also included.

Text describes the objectives of a scientific expedition of an Altavista mountain. The maps show the trail that was used for the expedition and information about the area surrounding the trail is also provided.

Text shows the answers to some general questions that are asked about Altavista. Questions about Altavista's past and how it has changed over the years are answered. A section of the text describes how the town of Altavista may change in the future.

Text provides some historical background of the community Manzanillo of Altavista. The importance of church and the parish are discussed in detail. The people of Manzanillo value their ancestral culture and remain true to their farmer values.