Tumaco

The municipality stretches along the Pacific Ocean, featuring extensive mangrove forests and a network of waterways connecting numerous small islands and settlements.

Established in 1640, San Andrés de Tumaco developed from a small fishing settlement into Colombia's second largest Pacific port through maritime trade expansion.

The population comprises mainly Afro-Colombian communities who maintain traditional fishing practices and musical expressions through marimba performances and currulao dances.

La Florida Airport provides regular connections to major Colombian cities, while maritime transport serves as the primary means of reaching surrounding coastal communities.

Local farmers cultivate African palm and cocoa plantations on elevated platforms designed to protect crops from the region's frequent flooding.

Location: Nariño Department

Inception: November 30, 1640

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Website: http://tumaco-narino.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 1.80667,-78.76472

Latest update: June 2, 2025 07:52