Cumaribo

Cumaribo is a municipality in Vichada Department spanning across the Orinoquia region with savannas and jungle landscapes. The territory is crossed by several major river systems and borders Venezuela to the east.

The municipality was established in 1959, marking the beginning of formal administration in this Amazon region. This founding enabled the gradual organization and development of the sparsely populated territory.

Several indigenous groups including the Guahibo and Curripaco live in designated reserve areas and maintain their ancestral customs through daily practices and traditions. Visitors can observe traditional crafts and ways of life that have been passed down through generations in these communities.

Access is mainly through regional transportation routes connecting to nearby departments of Meta, Guaviare, and Guainía. Travel is easier during drier months when roads and river crossings are more passable.

Three major rivers - the Orinoco, Meta, and Guaviare - flow through the territory creating a complex network of waterways. These river systems shape the landscape and influence both wildlife and local life patterns.

Location: Vichada Department

Inception: 1959

Elevation above the sea: 125 m

Part of: Vichada Department

Website: http://cumaribo-vichada.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 4.44611,-69.79556

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27