Department of Putumayo - Colombia

Capital: Mocoa

Altitude: 605 meters over the sea level (Mocoa)

It is located in the southeast part of the country.  It is inside the Amazonic region.  The most important economical activities are agriculture, cattle breeding and minery.  The lands are crossed by the rivers Putumayo, Caquetá, Mocoya, San Miguel and others.

Mocoa

It is situated in the western part of The Putumayo.  It is a commercial city, the capital of the district.  A commercial, cultural and economical center.

Tourist attractions

Ríos Rumiyacu y Mandiyaco (Rivers)

The Rumiyacu River is placed to the south of Mocoa.  It has many water holes where it is possible to enjoy its waters.

Mandiyaco is located very close to a bridge that joins Putumayo and The Cauca.  It is a natural beauty that comprehends a narrow and long border with a group of entrances through which The Mandiyaco runs towards The Caquetá River.

Salto del Churumbelo

It is situated in the mountainous district of Churumbelo.  It is an impresive and admired waterfall.  Besides, it is possible to find, in this location, rests of an ancient civilization belonged to extinctive cultures.

Hornoyaco

It is a fall of 60m. high.  Its landscapes are beautiful and plenty of vegetation.