Villa del Rosario, Border municipality in Norte de Santander, Colombia.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The municipality holds the House of General Santander and the Historic Temple, both declared national monuments for their role in Colombian independence.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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Julio Pérez Ferrero Public Library
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Edificio Santander, Cúcuta
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Cristo Rey, Cúcuta
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468 mVentura plaza
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