Puerto Carreño

Puerto Carreño sits where the Meta and Orinoco rivers meet, with this junction marking the border between Colombia and Venezuela. The town spreads along these waterways in the far northeast of Vichada.

The settlement was founded in 1913 as El Picacho del Orinoco and renamed in 1934. The new name honored a former government official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Indigenous groups live here and keep their traditional ways alive through crafts and daily customs. Their presence shapes how the community looks and feels today.

A local airport offers daily flights to major cities, making the remote location more accessible. The dry season is the better time to explore, as paths and areas are easier to navigate.

The town experiences one of the earliest sunrises in the Western Hemisphere, which is especially striking over the river confluence. This natural occurrence attracts visitors hoping to witness the special light at dawn.

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: December 6, 2025 22:07