Zona Bananera

Zona Bananera is a municipality in the Magdalena Department in northern Colombia, covering a flat and fertile zone near the Caribbean coast. The area sits at a low elevation and benefits from tropical conditions that support large-scale agricultural production.

The area has long been known for banana cultivation and gained its status as a separate municipality in 1999. This establishment followed decades of agricultural development in the Magdalena region.

Local festivities and traditions center around agricultural cycles, reflecting the deep connection between residents and banana farming activities throughout the year.

Visitors should expect a rural setting where farmland dominates the landscape and large urban centers are absent. The best time to visit is during drier months when roads are more accessible and agricultural activities are easier to observe.

The region experiences distinct wet and dry seasons, with May receiving 177.9 millimeters of rain while December sees only 38.5 millimeters.

Location: Magdalena Department

Inception: 1999

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

Website: http://zonabananera-magdalena.gov.co/sitio.shtml

GPS coordinates: 10.76417,-74.15722

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:00