Guaduas

Guaduas is a municipality in Lower Magdalena Province set across rolling terrain at roughly 990 meters in elevation. The landscape features green valleys and a mix of urban and rural areas connected by local roads.

The settlement was founded in 1572 and gained villa status in 1644. These early years established it as an administrative center in the colonial region.

The town is the birthplace of Policarpa Salavarrieta, a key independence fighter whose portrait appears on the 10,000 peso banknote. Her memory shapes the local identity and is still honored by residents today.

Travelers can reach the town by direct bus from Bogotá's Salitre Terminal in about two and a half hours. Coming from high altitude, take time to adjust to the elevation before exploring the hillside areas.

In the late 1700s the town became a hub for botanical experiments where níspero trees were first introduced to the area. These trees now define the local landscape and are part of the region's character.

Location: Lower Magdalena Province

Inception: 1572

Elevation above the sea: 992 m

Website: http://guaduas-cundinamarca.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 5.06944,-74.59806

Latest update: December 12, 2025 02:38