Túquerres, Administrative municipality in Nariño Department, Colombia
Located at an elevation of 3,104 meters, Túquerres extends across 227 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in southwestern Colombia.
The Spanish colonial administration established Túquerres as a settlement in 1537, marking the beginning of organized governance in this part of Nariño Department.
The municipality preserves indigenous traditions through local celebrations that combine native customs with Spanish colonial influences in music, dance, and gastronomy.
Regular transportation services connect Túquerres to Pasto, located 41 kilometers away, making it accessible for both commerce and administrative purposes.
The region contains several agricultural estates that produce dairy products at high altitudes, adapting traditional farming methods to the mountain environment.
Location: Nariño Department
Inception: 1537
Elevation above the sea: 3,104 m
Website: http://www.tuquerres-narino.gov.co/index.shtml
Website: http://tuquerres-narino.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 1.08722,-77.61889
Latest update: June 6, 2025 04:22
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