San Francisco

San Francisco is a municipality in the Gualivá Province within Cundinamarca Department, located in the Andean highlands. The area includes urban neighborhoods and agricultural lands with local markets, schools, and health services.

The territory was originally inhabited by the Panches and Muisca peoples, who built fortified structures for defense. Spanish colonization later brought the encomienda system, reshaping local land and labor organization.

The town's name comes from Saint Francis de Sales, celebrated each year with local festivals that bring residents together. These gatherings reflect how the community values its spiritual heritage.

The municipality is reached by local roads and offers basic services like schools and medical clinics. Visiting during the dry season makes travel easier and roads more accessible.

The Jardin Encantado is a natural sanctuary within the municipality where hummingbirds thrive in their native habitat. Visitors come here to watch and photograph these small birds up close.

Location: Cundinamarca Department

Elevation above the sea: 1,520 m

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

GPS coordinates: 4.97111,-74.28917

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03