Putumayo Department

The department spans 24,885 square kilometers between the Caquetá and Putumayo rivers, featuring lowlands covered with dense tropical rainforests and mountain foothills.

The territory gained official department status in 1991, marking a transition from its previous classification as an intendency within Colombia's administrative structure.

Indigenous communities maintain their customs across the department's thirteen municipalities, preserving traditional farming methods, medicinal practices, and crafting techniques.

Travelers reach Putumayo through regular flights to Mocoa's airport or via road networks connecting to major Colombian cities like Pasto and Neiva.

The department contains multiple waterfalls and natural pools, including the Fin del Mundo cascade, which drops 80 meters into three consecutive falls.

Location: Colombia

Inception: 1991

Capital city: Mocoa

Elevation above the sea: 254 m

Shares border with: Nariño Department, Cauca Department, Caquetá Department, Amazonas Department, Sucumbíos Province, Loreto Department

Website: http://putumayo.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 0.56667,-75.65000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:54