San Vicente de Chucurí

San Vicente de Chucurí is a municipality in Santander Department, Colombia, with extensive agricultural lands and diverse natural resources. The territory spreads across rolling terrain with farming regions dedicated to cocoa, coffee, and other crops.

The municipality was founded on September 7, 1876, and developed as an agricultural center from its start. The area experienced major upheaval during the 1980s that reshaped the community and its social structures.

The people here maintain strong traditions in growing cocoa and coffee, which shape how the community comes together and conducts its economic life. These farming practices run deep in local identity and set the pace of daily routines.

The municipality is best explored on foot or using local transport, as it is spread across farmland and rural areas. Visit during dry seasons when roads are more accessible and easier to navigate.

The region produces substantial quantities of cocoa beans that are crucial for national chocolate manufacturing. This specialized farming has made the area an important part of Colombia's cocoa supply chain.

Location: Santander Department

Inception: September 7, 1876

Elevation above the sea: 738 m

Website: http://sanvicentedechucuri-santander.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 6.88194,-73.41194

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03