Villa del Rosario

Villa del Rosario is a border municipality in Norte de Santander that sits on a plateau at 440 meters elevation and connects Colombia with Venezuela through the Simon Bolívar International Bridge. The town serves as a crossing point where people and goods move between the two countries.

The municipality hosted the Congress of Cúcuta in 1821, when delegates met to draft the first national constitution. This assembly marked the creation of the Republic of Colombia as an independent nation.

The municipality holds the House of General Santander and the Historic Temple, both declared national monuments for their role in Colombian independence.

The area is primarily agricultural, with coffee, rice, sugar cane, and vegetable farming spread across the region alongside cattle herds. Visitors crossing the border should plan for standard procedures and allow time for the passage.

The municipality received the royal title of Noble, Loyal and Valiant Villa in 1792, a distinction rarely granted to settlements of this size. This honor reflects the town's importance during Colombia's early years as a nation.

Location: Norte de Santander Department

Inception: 1761

Elevation above the sea: 440 m

Website: http://villadelrosario-nortedesantander.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 7.83528,-72.47361

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:54