Puerto Salgar

Puerto Salgar is a municipality in northwestern Cundinamarca that combines urban areas with natural surroundings. The town sits at 190 meters elevation and features both a compact city core and rural zones spreading outward.

The town started as a small settlement and gradually developed into an administrative center. It gained national attention in 2009 when negotiations related to a nearby military air base took place there.

The town shows Colombian traditions through the way people gather in public spaces and prepare regional dishes together. Local customs remain woven into daily routines and community events throughout the year.

Visitors will find a small, compact town with direct access to rural areas surrounding it. The low elevation makes it relatively easy to explore the area on foot or by local transport.

The municipality recorded Colombia's highest measured temperature of 45°C in 2015, setting a national record that still stands today. This extreme heat event makes it geographically notable for weather records.

Location: Cundinamarca Department

Elevation above the sea: 190 m

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

GPS coordinates: 5.46528,-74.65306

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05