Puerto Carre�o
Colombia · Departamento del VichadaCO
Consolidated Capital City | Municipality in Orinoquía, Colombia
Puerto Carreño is the departmental capital city, and a municipality of the department of Vichada in the Llanos of Colombia located on the Orinoco River. Puerto Carreño is best-known as a tourist gateway to hundreds of adventure, ecological and sustainable tourism destinations, it is well-known for peacock bass fishing on the Vita River, Indigenous artisans from the Orinoquia, as a river port trade center, and as a frontier settlement that has become the capital of the second largest department (province) in Colombia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 16,763
- Coordinates
- 6.189, -67.486
- Timezone
- America/Caracas
- Elevation
- 51 m
Overview of Puerto Carre�o
Puerto Carre�o sits in Departamento del Vichada, Colombia and reads as a low-key town. Some 16,763 inhabitants call it home. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. The activity mix leans towards culture.
Things to do in Puerto Carre�o
Culture in Puerto Carre�o
(1)Puerto Carre�o's culture entries include Mines. All of it is drawn from Puerto Carre�o's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Puerto Carre�o
(1)Looking for other activities? Puerto Carre�o has Fishing. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Puerto Carre�o.
Getting there & around
Reaching Puerto Carre�o is easiest with a car once you are in Departamento del Vichada. Puerto Carre�o runs on America/Caracas time.
Similar destinations
Places near Puerto Carre�o that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puerto Carre�o known for?
- In Departamento del Vichada, Colombia, Puerto Carre�o stands out for culture. That mix defines the typical visit to this 16,763-strong destination.
- What can you do in Puerto Carre�o?
- Options in Puerto Carre�o run to Mines — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- Where is Puerto Carre�o located?
- You will find Puerto Carre�o in Departamento del Vichada, Colombia. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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