Inírida

The city lies at the intersection of the Inírida and Guaviare Rivers, creating a natural transportation hub within the Amazon rainforest ecosystem.

Founded in 1963 as Puerto Inírida on the former site of Obando village, the settlement received its current name in 1974 as it developed into a regional center.

Indigenous communities, including Kurripacos, Puinaves, and Piapocos peoples, represent fifty-three percent of the local population, maintaining their traditional languages and customs.

César Gaviria Trujillo Airport connects Inírida to Bogotá and Villavicencio, while 500 auto rickshaws provide transportation services throughout the municipality.

Local artisans create specialized products from chiquichiqui palm fibers and rattan, producing ropes, furniture, and baskets that support the regional economy.

Location: Guainía Department

Inception: 1963

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Website: http://inirida-guainia.gov.co/index.shtml#2

GPS coordinates: 3.87083,-67.92111

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06