La Playa de Belén, Heritage municipality in Norte de Santander, Colombia.
Description
La Playa de Belén is a municipality in Norte de Santander located at 1,450 meters elevation with diverse landscapes featuring rock formations and dry forests across 252 square kilometers. The terrain shapes the region with natural structures and varying vegetation patterns.
History
The municipality was established on December 4, 1862 by María Claro de Sanguino following the construction of the first San José chapel in Llano Alto. These early structures laid the foundation for the settlement and development of the area.
Culture
The Festival of Return takes place from December 27 to 30 and brings residents together to celebrate local traditions and community ties. These days shape how people connect and show the importance of family and togetherness in town life.
Practical
Visitors should prepare for cooler temperatures at this elevation and wear sturdy footwear for rocky terrain. Access to trails and natural areas is best done during daylight hours.
Did you know?
The Los Estoraques Natural Area protects 640 hectares of eroded rock formations that create natural sculptures. These geometric shapes developed over centuries through water and wind erosion and create a surreal landscape experience.
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Historic church of Cúcuta
95.6 km
Cúcuta City Hall
88.7 km
Cathedral of Cúcuta
88.8 km
Provincia de Ocaña
12.5 km
House of Santander
95.4 km
Julio Pérez Ferrero Public Library
89.2 km
Gobernación de Norte de Santander
89 km
Parque del Agua (Ecoparque Cúcuta)
90.1 km
Santander Park
88.7 km
Sisavita Nature Park
100.2 km
St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña
13 km
Saint Louis church in Cúcuta
90.5 km
Torre del Reloj, Cúcuta
89 km
Columna de la Libertad de los Esclavos
13 km
Complejo Histórico de la Gran Convención
13.1 km
Park of the Greater Colombia
95.5 km
La Victoria Park, Cúcuta
89 km
Santurbán-Salazar de las Palmas Regional Park
65.3 km
Quinta Teresa, Cúcuta
89.2 km
Edificio Santander, Cúcuta
88.7 km
Ecoparque Comfanorte
90.1 km
Parque Natural Regional Santurbán Mutiscua-Pamplona
107 km
Parque Natural Regional Santurbán-Arboledas
69.8 km
Puente Atalaya, Cúcuta
86.3 km
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, Atalaya
85.8 km
Cristo Rey, Cúcuta
89.4 km
Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Cúcuta
85.2 km
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