La Playa de Belén, Heritage municipality in Norte de Santander, Colombia.
La Playa de Belén sits at 1,450 meters elevation, featuring diverse landscapes with rock formations and dry forests across 252 square kilometers.
María Claro de Sanguino established the municipality on December 4, 1862, following the construction of the first San José chapel in Llano Alto.
The municipality hosts the Festival of Return from December 27 to 30, bringing together residents to celebrate local traditions and community bonds.
Agricultural production centers on onion cultivation, with additional crops including beans and tomatoes, while livestock farming supports the local economy.
Los Estoraques Natural Area contains 640 hectares of eroded rock formations, creating natural sculptures within the municipal boundaries.
Location: Norte de Santander Department
Elevation above the sea: 1,450 m
Website: http://www.laplayadebelen-nortedesantander.gov.co
Website: http://laplayadebelen-nortedesantander.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 8.21306,-73.23806
Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:39
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Cathedral of Cúcuta
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House of Santander
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Julio Pérez Ferrero Public Library
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Parque del Agua (Ecoparque Cúcuta)
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Sisavita Nature Park
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Torre del Reloj, Cúcuta
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Complejo Histórico de la Gran Convención
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Park of the Greater Colombia
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La Victoria Park, Cúcuta
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Santurbán-Salazar de las Palmas Regional Park
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Quinta Teresa, Cúcuta
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Edificio Santander, Cúcuta
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Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, Atalaya
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Cristo Rey, Cúcuta
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Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Cúcuta
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