Palomino, Caribbean coastal settlement in La Guajira Department, Colombia.
Located 70 kilometers from Santa Marta, Palomino stretches between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of 2 meters.
The settlement, established in 1525, received its name from Rodrigo Alvarez Palomino, a field master who contributed to Santa Marta's foundation.
The population of 3,900 residents includes Mestizo, Afro-Colombian, Andean farmers, and indigenous groups maintaining Caribbean traditional customs and gastronomy.
Transportation services connect Palomino to major cities, with December through May offering moderate rainfall patterns suitable for outdoor activities.
The Sierra Nevada mountains behind Palomino contain the highest coastal peak in the world, reaching 5,775 meters above sea level.
Location: La Guajira Department
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Website: http://dibulla-laguajira.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 11.24417,-73.56250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
Colombia presents geographic diversity that spans Caribbean coastlines, Andean highlands, Pacific forests, and eastern plains. The country encompasses colonial architecture in towns like Barichara and Mompox, where centuries-old stone buildings and churches reflect Spanish heritage. Natural formations include the Tatacoa Desert with its red sandstone canyons, the seasonal colors of Caño Cristales river, and the coastal dunes at Punta Gallinas marking South America's northernmost point. Coffee-growing regions such as Jardín preserve traditional Antioquian architecture, while islands like Providencia and Gorgona protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems in both Caribbean and Pacific waters. From the arid landscapes of La Guajira Desert inhabited by Wayuu communities to the neo-Gothic architecture of Las Lajas Sanctuary bridging a river canyon, these locations demonstrate the country's contrasts. Visitors can explore mountain trails, observe astronomical phenomena in clear desert skies, discover colonial goldsmithing traditions, and witness humpback whale migrations. Each destination contributes to understanding Colombia's environmental and cultural range, offering experiences that vary from remote wilderness areas to well-preserved historical settlements across different elevations and climates.
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