Florencia
Colombia · Departamento del Caquet�CO
Municipality and city in Amazonas Region, Colombia
Florencia is a municipality and the capital city of the Department of Caquetá, Colombia. It is the most populous city in the Amazon Region of Colombia. It lies on the Orteguaza River which flows into the Caqueta River. Its population was 177,946 in 2023.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 191,867
- Coordinates
- 1.614, -75.606
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Elevation
- 242 m
Overview of Florencia
Florencia belongs to Departamento del Caquet�, Colombia and has the feel of a mid-sized city. About 191,867 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: culture and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Florencia
Culture in Florencia
(2)Under culture, Florencia is tagged with Bridges and Mines. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Florencia.
Water Sports in Florencia
(2)Under water sports, Florencia is tagged with Wakeboard and Water Skiing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Florencia.
More to do in Florencia
(1)Florencia's other activities entries include Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Florencia. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Florencia
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Florencia is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to America/Bogota on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Florencia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Florencia known for?
- Travellers associate Florencia with culture and water sports. It sits in Departamento del Caquet�, Colombia and counts about 191,867 residents.
- What can you do in Florencia?
- Florencia is tagged with Bridges, Mines, Wakeboard and Water Skiing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Florencia?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Florencia located?
- Florencia belongs to Departamento del Caquet�, Colombia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
Cost of living in Florencia
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 29
- Rent index
- 8
- Groceries index
- 24
- Restaurants index
- 22
- Inexpensive meal
- $5.8
- Cappuccino
- $1.59
- 1-bed, centre
- $812
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $447
More about Florencia
Info about Florencia, Departamento del Caquet� (Colombia)
Florencia is a location of Departamento del Caquet�, in Colombia (CO).
It is also called FLA, Florencia, its latitude is 1.6143800, and its longitude -75.6062300.
In Florencia live 143.871 citizens, this city timezone is America/Bogota (America/Bogota_cet).
Florencia is famous for wakeboard, secret, bridges, water skiing, mines over Colombia.
More details about Florencia in Colombia (CO)
It is the capital of Caquet� Department.
In Florencia there are 143.871 citizens, considering 2005 last census. Florencia postal code is 180001�180009, then if you want to send anything via post in Florencia you can use the post code as explained.
Florencia area is 2292 square kilometers so its a big city, busy with a lot of distractions or entertainment. If you book an accommodation in Florencia you can find high budget accommodations due to Florencia high rooms prices, and for this reason you may find it like a base if you want to find SPAs and Thermal baths tired by visiting the metropolis.
Florencia altitude above sea level, technically meters above sea level (MASL) is over 242 meters. For this Florencia the ideal destination if you and your friends like flat areas to travel to for your next travel.
If you want more data for Florencia check Florencia official website http://www.florencia-caqueta.gov.co/index.shtml .
Interactive Florencia (Colombia) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Florencia, Departamento del Caquet� Colombia (CO).
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