Prado, Municipality in Tolima, Colombia.
The municipality of Prado sits at 321 meters above sea level, featuring agricultural lands and water bodies along the Magdalena River banks.
The Spanish explorer Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada discovered the area in 1545, encountering indigenous Poincos tribes before establishing the first settlement in 1781.
The Festival of Light, Peace, and Joy in January brings together residents for traditional music performances, local dances, and community celebrations.
The Darío Echandía Reservoir, located 15 minutes from the town center, provides opportunities for fishing, water activities, and recreational pursuits.
The municipality generates substantial hydroelectric power through the Darío Echandía Dam, which took 13 years to construct and spans 4,300 hectares.
Location: Tolima Department
Elevation above the sea: 321 m
Website: http://prado-tolima.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 3.74889,-74.92806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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