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Cities in Cesar

The cradle of Vallenato music, offering a mix of Sierra Nevada mountains and warm plains.

Population: 1,341,697Surface: 22,905 km²
Valledupar

Valledupar

The capital of Cesar and the world's undisputed Vallenato capital. A proud, warm, and musical city that hosts the legendary Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata each April, celebrating Colombia's soul music.

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Aguachica

Aguachica

The second largest city in Cesar, a major commercial and cattle-ranching hub in the Magdalena Medio region.

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Agustín Codazzi

Agustín Codazzi

A tropical agricultural town surrounded by savanna and palm trees at the foot of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

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Astrea

Astrea

A rural municipality in the Cesar River valley known for its livestock production and Caribbean lowland landscapes.

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Becerril

Becerril

A coal mining town in the Andean foothills, home to the traditional Mud Festival (Festival de la Paletilla) and indigenous heritage.

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Bosconia

Bosconia

A major railway and road junction town in the heart of the Caribbean lowlands with a vibrant commercial atmosphere.

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Chimichagua

Chimichagua

A beautiful lakeside town on the shores of the Zapatosa Wetland, the largest freshwater wetland in Colombia.

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Chiriguaná

Chiriguaná

An agricultural and livestock town near the Zapatosa Wetland, known for its traditional Caribbean festivals and songs.

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Curumaní

Curumaní

A tropical lowland town in the Magdalena Medio region surrounded by palm plantations and rolling grasslands.

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El Copey

El Copey

A gateway town to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta with a warm climate, known for its coffee and palm oil production.

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El Paso

El Paso

A historic town with deep-rooted Caribbean traditions, known as the birthplace of legendary vallenato musicians.

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Gamarra

Gamarra

An important river port on the Magdalena River with colonial-era history and a serene riverside atmosphere.

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González

González

A tranquil Andean mountain town in the Serranía del Perijá with colonial architecture and cool mountain air.

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La Gloria

La Gloria

A serene municipality on the banks of the Magdalena River, known for its fishing traditions and tropical river landscapes.

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Manaure

Manaure

Known as the "Balcony of Cesar," a picturesque mountain town in the Perijá range with spectacular views and coffee farms.

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Pailitas

Pailitas

A tropical town in the southern Cesar lowlands, serves as a gateway between the Caribbean coast and the interior of the country.

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Pelaya

Pelaya

A rural Caribbean lowland town with vast plains, livestock ranches, and a warm, welcoming community.

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Pueblo Bello

Pueblo Bello

A serene mountain gateway to the Arhuaco indigenous territory in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

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La Paz

La Paz

Known as the "Cradle of the Almojábana," a town near Valledupar with a rich musical and culinary Caribbean heritage.

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San Alberto

San Alberto

A modern agricultural town in the southern tip of Cesar, a major producer of oil palm in the Magdalena Medio.

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San Diego

San Diego

A peaceful livestock-raising town near the Perijá mountains, known for its traditional Caribbean festivals.

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San Martín

San Martín

A growing agricultural and livestock town in southern Cesar with a warm climate and vibrant rural culture.

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Tamalameque

Tamalameque

A historic town on the Magdalena River made famous by the legendary song "La Piragua" and its Caribbean folklore.

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Río de Oro

Río de Oro

A charming colonial mountain town in the Serranía del Perijá, known for its traditional religious festivals and cool climate.

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La Jagua de Ibirico

La Jagua de Ibirico

A major coal mining municipality at the foot of the Perijá mountains with a diverse and growing population.

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