Puerto López

Puerto López is a municipality in Meta Department located on the banks of the Meta River, serving as a key transportation hub. The town connects rural areas and functions as an administrative center for the broader region.

The settlement became a municipality in 1935, developing from a small river port into an administrative center. This shift reflects the growing importance of the Meta Department in the region.

The central plaza fills with farmers during the weekly Mercado Campesino, where local harvests are displayed and traded in the open air. This weekly gathering shows how the community ties together around agriculture and daily commerce.

The town is best explored on foot, with most important sites near the riverfront areas. Visitors should plan visits during drier months, as the tropical climate brings heat and humidity throughout the year.

An obelisk called Alto de Menegua marks this location as Colombia's geographical center point at a specific latitude. This spot interests travelers curious about the country's geographic midpoint.

Location: Meta Department

Inception: May 1, 1935

Elevation above the sea: 210 m

Shares border with: Villavicencio

Website: http://puertolopez-meta.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 4.08972,-72.96194

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:04