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Colombian Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero)
A UNESCO Cultural Landscape of rolling coffee plantations, colorful haciendas, and traditional Paisa towns in the heart of Colombia's coffee country.
41 km · about 50 min drive
South AmericaColombiaValle del Cauca Department
La Victoria
Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia · South America
About La Victoria
La Victoria sits on the route: 15 minutes from La Unión, 41km from Colombian Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero).
La Victoria is in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is La Unión, about 7 km away.
La Victoria is a town and municipality located in the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia, in the northern region. It is located in the right side of the Cauca River, in the valley between the western and central ranges.
The town was founded on August 12, 1835 under the name of 'La Cañada' (The Ravine inRead more
English), founded very close to a creek called 'Los Micos'. The village was after renamed as 'San José' in the current location of the corregimientos of Holguín and San José, where still exists the Sanctuary of San José, built in 1832. Looking for a better connection with other cities and towns, the village was moved closer to the Cauca River, where currently is located the municipal head. The village was enacted as munipality in December 23, 1850.
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What is there to see near La Victoria?
Within an hour or so of La Victoria: Colombian Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero) (41 km), La Línea Tunnel (50 km), Salento (53 km).
Where is La Victoria?
La Victoria is in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, about 7 km from La Unión.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,064
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Colombia
- Region
- Valle del Cauca Department
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Coordinates
- 4.5248, -76.0392
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Worth the detour from La Victoria
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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La Línea Tunnel
At 8.65 km, the longest road tunnel in South America, burrowing beneath the 3,300 m La Línea pass to link Calarcá and Cajamarca across the Cordillera Central.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Salento
A colorful coffee town with balconied colonial houses and the gateway to the Cocora Valley, in the heart of Colombia's coffee-growing region.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near La Victoria
- 50 kmLa Línea TunnelAt 8.65 km, the longest road tunnel in South America, burrowing beneath the 3,300 m La Línea pass to link Calarcá and Cajamarca across the Cordillera Central.
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