Cartago Municipality, Administrative municipality in Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Located 187 miles west of Bogotá, Cartago extends across 279 square kilometers at an elevation of 917 meters above sea level.
The municipality originated in 1540 under Spanish colonization, led by Captain Jorge Robledo, and relocated to its current location in 1691.
The Pedro Morales Pino Festival celebrates Colombian Andean music annually from February through March, featuring regional musicians and traditional performances.
Educational facilities include a branch of Universidad del Valle, Instituto Técnico Colombiano, and INTEC Cartago, providing multiple higher education options.
The municipality served as a critical gold assessment point with its own foundry, processing precious metals from neighboring cities during colonial times.
Location: Valle del Cauca Department
Inception: 1540
Elevation above the sea: 917 m
Address: Cartago, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Cartago
Website: http://cartago.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 4.74655,-75.91212
Latest update: June 4, 2025 14:39
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