Peña Negra

Peña Negra is a police inspection district in Cachipay located at about 1,150 meters (3,773 feet) elevation. It has schools, shops, restaurants, medical services, and banking facilities that serve the local residents and visitors.

The area grew from a coffee estate called Las Mesitas de Santa Inés. It became an official police inspection district in 1982, marking its development into an administrative center.

Agriculture shapes how people here connect with the land and define themselves as a community. The way locals work with crops and how schools teach farming skills reflect this deep bond with the soil.

The area is reached by a partly paved road about 6 kilometers from the municipal center. Visitors will find accommodations and eating places here, making it accessible for day visits or longer stays.

The Bahamón River creates natural swimming spots near the settlement and supplies water for farming and local use. This river has long been central to how people here work and live.

Location: Cachipay, Cundinamarca

Elevation above the sea: 1,150 m

GPS coordinates: 4.60000,-74.45000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03