Guayabetal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guayabetal
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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Guayabetal is a town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Cundinamarca department. This area is about 65 kilometers (40 miles) southeast of Bogotá, the capital city.
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Discovering Guayabetal's Past
Guayabetal officially became a municipality on January 14, 1980. Before that, it was part of the Quetame area. The town grew a lot because of the road connecting it to Villavicencio.
Its first mayor was Manuel Gilberto González. The local church, Our Lady of Carmen, became a parish on March 29, 1949.
Important Events in History
On June 28, 1974, a big landslide happened near Guayabetal. This event, known as the Quebrada Blanca Tragedy, blocked the road to the Llano region. Many people were waiting for the road to clear when the landslide occurred.
In January 2018, a bridge under construction near Guayabetal collapsed. This sad event, called the Chirajara bridge collapse, caused damage and resulted in the loss of nine workers' lives.
Guayabetal's Economy
The economy of Guayabetal faces some challenges. Much of its land is rugged, which makes farming difficult. However, the town benefits from its location on the main road to Villavicencio.
Many local businesses, like restaurants, cafes, workshops, and places to stay, serve travelers on this road. This is the main way people in the town make money.
Farmers in rural areas mostly grow coffee and beans. They sometimes struggle to sell their products at fair prices. This is because middlemen often buy their goods cheaply.
Schools in Guayabetal
Guayabetal has two main educational institutions:
- Monseñor Alberto Reyes Fonseca
- Instituto Clara Theresia
Exploring Tourist Attractions
Guayabetal offers many natural and cultural attractions for visitors. You can enjoy the outdoors and learn about the local heritage.
Natural Wonders to See
- The beaches of Rio Blanco
- The plateau
- Quebrada Las Perdices
- Las cuchillas
- El limonar
Local Foods to Try
- Pan de sagú (a type of bread)
- The Boyacense arepa (a traditional corn cake)
Adventures and Activities
- Ancestral paths, also known as royal roads, are great for exploring.
- Hiking through beautiful landscapes.
- Bird watching to spot local species.
- Canyoning, which involves traveling through canyons.
- Tubing down rivers.
- Rappelling, descending cliffs using ropes.
- Speleology, exploring caves.
Places of Worship
- Sanctuary Virgin of Chirajara
- Church Our Lady of Carmen
Getting to Guayabetal
You can reach Guayabetal easily by road. From Bogotá, you can take National Route 40 southeast. If you are coming from Villavicencio, you can take the same road heading west. Both routes lead directly to the town center.
See also
In Spanish: Guayabetal para niños
