Villavicencio, Administrative capital in Meta Department, Colombia
The city spreads across the eastern slopes of the Andean Cordillera Oriental, surrounded by rivers and connected to extensive agricultural plains.
The settlement originated on April 6, 1840, named after independence advocate Antonio Villavicencio, evolving from a small village into a regional commercial center.
Local farmers maintain traditional cattle ranching practices in the surrounding Llanos plains, incorporating these methods into regional celebrations and daily routines.
Travelers reach Villavicencio through a 75-kilometer highway from Bogota, with domestic flights landing at the local airport throughout the week.
The city processes agricultural products through numerous facilities including distilleries, coffee-roasting plants, rice mills, and traditional leather workshops.
Location: Meta Department
Inception: April 6, 1840
Elevation above the sea: 467 m
Shares border with: El Calvario, Restrepo, Puerto López, Acacías, San Carlos de Guaroa, Cundinamarca Department
Website: http://alcaldiadevillavicencio.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 4.14250,-73.62944
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47
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