Chocontá

Chocontá is a mountain municipality in Cundinamarca department, positioned at approximately 2,700 meters (8,860 feet) elevation along the Pan-American Highway corridor. The settlement combines urban neighborhoods with surrounding rural farmland that defines the local landscape.

Spanish conquistadors led by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada arrived in the region around 1537, with the formal establishment of Chocontá as a settlement occurring in 1563. Colonial administration shaped the municipality's early organization and infrastructure.

The name Chocontá comes from the Chibcha language spoken by the Muisca people and means "farmlands of the good ally." This heritage remains visible in how locals relate to the surrounding land.

The municipality is most easily reached via the Pan-American Highway, which passes through the area as the main transportation route. Visitors should prepare for high elevation conditions and bring appropriate clothing for mountain weather.

The area is known for strawberry cultivation and contains the Sisga Reservoir, an important water infrastructure project. This combination of agricultural production and engineering sets it apart within the region.

Location: Almeidas Province

Inception: 1563

Elevation above the sea: 2,689 m

Website: http://choconta-cundinamarca.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 5.14667,-73.68250

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:28