By: Luciana Linero, Mariana Solano, Juliana Henriques,
Valeria Velasquez & Juan Jose Gutierrez
The Andean Region has some of Colombia's largest and most important cities, nestled between mountains and valleys.
Colombia's capital city, sitting high in the mountains on a wide plateau called the Sabana.
Known as the "City of Eternal Spring," built inside the Aburrá Valley.
A coffee-growing city surrounded by volcanoes and green mountain slopes.
One of Colombia's oldest colonial cities, high in the Boyacá highlands.
More people live in the Andean Region than in any other region of Colombia — from busy capital cities to small mountain towns.
Each little figure represents thousands of families living across the region.
Music, food, and clothing bring Andean communities together and show what makes the region special.
A warm wool poncho worn to stay cozy in the cool mountain air.
A traditional Andean song and dance, often played with guitar and tiple.
A hearty soup made with chicken, potatoes, and corn — a Bogotá favorite.
Baskets and woven bags made by hand in small mountain towns.
Farming, industry, and tourism all help Andean communities grow and thrive.
Bar lengths show general importance, not exact statistics.
These people from the Andean Region are known across Colombia and the world.
Born in Medellín, famous worldwide for his rounded, playful figures.
A Grammy-winning singer and songwriter from Medellín.
Born in Guaduas, she bravely helped Colombia in its fight for independence.