Luruaco

Luruaco is a municipality in the Atlántico Department in northern Colombia, situated in a flat region where farming is the main activity. The town and surrounding areas form a rural landscape typical of the Colombian Caribbean lowlands.

The settlement was founded during the early years of Spanish colonization in northern Colombia, making it one of the region's oldest communities. This colonial origin shapes much of the area's past.

The people of Luruaco live from farming and the land shapes how the town looks and feels every day. You see agricultural work woven into the daily life and the local economy.

The location sits conveniently between two major coastal cities, making it accessible by road and local transportation. Visitors typically reach the area by car or through regional bus connections.

The location serves as a natural link between two important Caribbean port cities on the Colombian coast. This position makes it a transit point that travelers often pass through without realizing its geographic importance.

Location: Atlántico Department

Inception: May 16, 1533

Elevation above the sea: 38 m

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

GPS coordinates: 10.60833,-75.14167

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42