Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Andalucía: The Gelatin Capital

Founded on 1836 995 m above sea level Climate Humid tropical
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Andalucía: The Gelatin Capital

Andalucía, is a municipality of Valle del Cauca located in the central part of the department. Its territory is mostly flat, although the eastern side has mountainous terrain reaching up to 1,800 m above sea level. It is known as the gelatin capital, since it offers visitors and residents the chance to enjoy white and black gelatin, found at the Parador Turístico de la Gelatina, located on both sides of the double-lane Panamerican Highway.

Its economy is based on the production of typical food products, along with livestock farming and agriculture. Its main crops are lemon, corn, sugar cane, and plantain. Gelatin production has become a source of income, increasing employment and improving the population’s standard of living.

Other names Gelatin Capital

Gallery of Andalucía: The Gelatin Capital

Population
17,811 inhabitants
Climate
Humid tropical
Altitude
995 m above sea level
Founded
1836

Local food

What you can't leave without trying

Starters, snacks and fruits
Desamargados Manjar blanco Panderos Pandebono Cheese sweet (dulce de queso) Fig Lemon or orange desamargado Pionono And rosquillas
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Tourism in Andalucía: The Gelatin Capital

2 ways to explore the city. Open each category for details.

Iglesia San Vicente Ferrer (San Vicente Ferrer Church) +
Built in 1852, located in the main square
Parador Blanco de la Gelatina +
This site has become a meeting point for enjoying the best candy and vallecaucano snacks, located on the central Panamerican Highway
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