Belalc�zar
Colombia · Departamento del CaucaCO
Town in Colombia
Belalcázar is a town in Cauca Department in Colombia. It is the seat of the Páez Municipality. The town of Belalcázar had a population of 2,898 in 2018. The town is located in the mountainous northeastern portion of the department, at the foothills of the Cordillera Central. It is about 1,450 meters above sea level with an average temperature of 20°C. Belalcázar is considered to be the main urban center of the Tierradentro region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is between Minuto de Dios and Río Simbalá on National Route 37. Route 37CC02 connects Belalcázar to the town of Honduras. The region is home to large populations of indigenous people, primarily the Paez, Afro-Colombians, and mestizos. The Apostolic Vicariate of Tierradentro, established in 1921 by Pope Benedict XV, is based in the town. It is the only urban area in the municipality.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,898
- Coordinates
- 2.646, -75.973
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
Overview of Belalc�zar
Set in Departamento del Cauca, Colombia, Belalc�zar is a tiny locality. It counts about 2,898 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Belalc�zar
Culture in Belalc�zar
(1)Under culture, Belalc�zar is tagged with Architectural Buildings. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Belalc�zar.
Getting there & around
Belalc�zar is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Departamento del Cauca and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Bogota.
Similar destinations
Places near Belalc�zar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Belalc�zar known for?
- Belalc�zar, in Departamento del Cauca, Colombia, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,898 residents.
- What can you do in Belalc�zar?
- Recorded activities in Belalc�zar include Architectural Buildings. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Belalc�zar located?
- Belalc�zar is located in Departamento del Cauca, Colombia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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