Medina

Medina is a municipality located in Cundinamarca Department in a region with tropical monsoon climate. The landscape is shaped by agricultural activities and cattle ranching that define the rhythm of daily life for residents.

Medina was established in 1620 as Spanish colonization spread through this highland region. The founding built upon the territory of indigenous communities who had inhabited the area before European arrival.

The social structure in Medina values personal attributes such as horse riding abilities and generosity toward others more than material wealth or land ownership.

The region has a rural character with scattered settlements, so visitors should prepare for local rhythms and travel patterns. It is helpful to adjust expectations toward traditional ways of moving around and a slower pace of life in the countryside.

Since the 1980s, oil production became an important part of the local economy and linked the region to larger cities like Bogotá. This development shifted the character of what had been a traditionally rural place.

Location: Cundinamarca Department

Inception: 1620

Elevation above the sea: 461 m

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

GPS coordinates: 4.50917,-73.34944

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40