Cundinamarca Department, Administrative department in central Colombia
Cundinamarca is an administrative department in central Colombia that surrounds the national capital and covers high plateaus, valleys, and mountainous terrain. The region ranges from cold highlands to warm lowlands, creating a variety of climates within its borders.
The department was created in the mid-19th century as part of Colombia's administrative reorganization and took its name from an indigenous language of the region. Over the centuries, it has remained the political and economic heart of the country.
The department incorporates 116 municipalities, each maintaining their individual traditions through local festivals, traditional music performances, and regional gastronomy celebrations.
Travelers reach the region through a network of intercity roads that branch out from the capital in all directions and connect smaller towns. Elevation changes can affect the climate sharply, so packing layers for both cooler and warmer zones is useful depending on the planned route.
A river plunges over a steep natural cliff here, forming one of the tallest waterfalls in the country. The water drops through a narrow gorge carved into the rock over thousands of years.
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