Buenaventura, Seaport municipality in Valle del Cauca, Colombia
The port handles more than half of Colombia's maritime trade through its extensive terminal system along the Pacific Ocean coastline.
Juan Ladrillero established this settlement on July 14, 1540, as a strategic point for Spanish maritime operations on Colombia's Pacific coast.
The population includes 85 percent Afro-Colombian residents who maintain traditional music, dance, and culinary practices from their African heritage.
Direct flights connect through Gerardo Tobar López Airport to Bogotá, while paved roads lead to major cities including Cali and the capital.
This municipality receives between 6,000 and 7,000 millimeters of rainfall annually, making it one of the wettest urban areas worldwide.
Location: Valle del Cauca Department
Inception: July 14, 1540
Founders: Juan Ladrillero
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Address: Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Website: http://buenaventura.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 3.87722,-77.02667
Latest update: August 20, 2025 13:29
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