Puerto Carreño

Puerto Carreño sits at the intersection of the Orinoco and Meta rivers, forming a natural border between Colombia and Venezuela at northeastern Vichada Department.

The settlement, established in 1913 as El Picacho del Orinoco, received its current name in 1934 to honor Pedro María Carreño, former Minister of External Relations.

Indigenous communities constitute fifty-four percent of the local population, maintaining their traditions through crafts, customs, and daily practices in the municipality.

The Germán Olano Airport connects Puerto Carreño with daily flights to Bogotá and Villavicencio, making the destination accessible despite its remote location.

The municipality experiences the earliest sunrise in the Western Hemisphere at 5:13 AM, offering exceptional views over the convergence of major rivers.

Location: Vichada Department

Inception: July 16, 1930

Capital city: Puerto Carreño

Elevation above the sea: 51 m

Part of: Vichada Department

Shares border with: Venezuela

Website: https://puerto-carreno.com

GPS coordinates: 6.19031,-67.48374

Latest update: June 24, 2025 18:34