Cúcuta, Border city in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia
Description
Cúcuta is a border city in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, located at 320 meters altitude in the eastern cordillera of the Andes. The settlement spreads across a flat valley surrounded by low mountains and is crossed by the Pamplonita River.
History
The settlement was officially founded in 1773 after earlier villages were destroyed by earthquakes. In 1821 a congress gathered here to establish Gran Colombia as an independent nation.
Culture
The name derives from an indigenous word referring to a local plant species. Along the streets, restaurants serve regional dishes such as cabrito and hayacas while vallenato rhythms drift from shop doorways.
Practical
The climate remains warm and dry throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 32 degrees Celsius (75 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit). Camilo Daza International Airport offers regular connections to major Colombian cities, while long-distance buses reach the capital and other centers.
Did you know?
A free trade zone at the frontier allows goods to move under special tax arrangements. This economic status draws merchants and buyers from both countries who conduct transactions under more favorable conditions.
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Simón Bolívar International Bridge
11.6 km
Atanasio Girardot International Bridge
6.7 km
Francisco de Paula Santander International Bridge
4.7 km
Historic church of Cúcuta
9.9 km
Cúcuta City Hall
2.4 km
Cathedral of Cúcuta
2.4 km
House of Santander
9.5 km
Julio Pérez Ferrero Public Library
2.6 km
Gobernación de Norte de Santander
2.7 km
Parque del Agua (Ecoparque Cúcuta)
5 km
Santander Park
2.4 km
Saint Louis church in Cúcuta
2.9 km
Torre del Reloj, Cúcuta
2.6 km
Park of the Greater Colombia
9.8 km
La Victoria Park, Cúcuta
2.5 km
Quinta Teresa, Cúcuta
2.9 km
Edificio Santander, Cúcuta
2.1 km
Ecoparque Comfanorte
4.8 km
Puente Atalaya, Cúcuta
1.4 km
Polideportivo
11.8 km
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, Atalaya
1.9 kmPico El Judío
13.7 km
Cristo Rey, Cúcuta
3.4 kmCueva de Los Santos
22.3 km
Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Cúcuta
2.7 kmTennis Golf Club
4 kmTennis Golf Club
3.9 kmPalmas Golf
8.2 km
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