Campo de la Cruz

Campo de la Cruz is a municipality in Atlántico Department situated on the western bank of the Magdalena River in the southern portion of the region. The administrative center sits at 13 meters elevation and the settlement spans roughly 105 square kilometers with direct river access.

The settlement was founded as Puerto Real de la Cruz in the 17th century and renamed to its present name following Colombia's independence from Spain. This change marked a turning point in the location's identity during the period of national reorganization.

Fishing traditions remain visible in daily life here, shaping how locals work and interact with their river community. These practices connect modern residents to the settlement's origins as a working waterside town.

The town is positioned roughly 80 kilometers south of Barranquilla and provides essential services through its administrative center. Its proximity to the Magdalena River offers visitors various ways to explore the waterways and local infrastructure.

The municipality serves as a regional hub with direct access to the Magdalena River, which functions as a historic transportation network. This positioning gives the settlement a strategic role in connecting communities along the waterway.

Location: Atlántico Department

Inception: November 9, 1898

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

Website: http://campodelacruz-atlantico.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 10.37778,-74.88139

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43