Life in Los Pinos: The Zipline School Commute

How far is Los Pinos from Bogotá?

• 800 metres

• Two hours

• An hour and a half away

• Six years

Why do little children need assistance to use the zipline?

• It's a government rule

• They aren't allowed to use it on their own

• They don't know how to use it

• They are too scared

What does Mario do now that he has left school?

• He is building a cable car

• He works in Bogotá

• He helps his younger brother with the zipline

• He is training to be a soldier

How do children initially learn to cross the canyon?

• By walking around it

• Using a bag carried by parents

• By watching others

• By using a smaller zipline

What is used as a brake for the zipline in winter?

• Metal chains

• A bag

• Rubber tyres

• Branches or straw

What is the alternative to using the zipline?

• A cable car

• A two-hour walk

• A school bus

• Riding a bike

What did the Colombian government promise six years ago?

• Improved zipline safety

• A cable car

• A bridge

• A new school

What has prevented accidents from resulting in loss of life?

• The use of safety measures

• The construction of a cable car

• The children's familiarity with the zipline

• Luck