Cartagena del Chairá

Cartagena del Chairá serves as the administrative center of its municipality in Caquetá, southeastern Colombia. The municipal territory contains diverse geographical features including river systems, rolling terrain, and thick forest coverage across a large area.

The municipality was established as an administrative center to govern the sparsely populated region of Caquetá. The area became significant during the Colombian conflict when it served as a location for negotiations between government and armed groups between 1999 and 2002.

Indigenous traditions continue through local celebrations that feature regional music, dances, and displays of handmade crafts. These gatherings bring together the community to share traditions that have shaped life in this part of Colombia.

The town center contains municipal administrative offices that serve the local population and visitors. The region is sparsely populated, so expect longer travel times and simpler infrastructure compared to larger cities.

With very low population density, the municipality remains one of the least densely settled areas in Colombia, creating a notably quiet and slow-paced environment. This emptiness gives the landscape an open quality that visitors from crowded regions rarely experience elsewhere.

GPS coordinates: 1.33452,-74.84141

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42