EL DOVIO Región Norte Valle del Cauca, Colombia

El Dovio: The City of the Future

Founded on January 1, 1936 1,434 m above sea level Climate Temperate
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El Dovio: The City of the Future

El Dovio is one of the municipalities of Valle del Cauca, known for its mountainous land, mild climate, clean air, and abundant waters in its rivers and streams. Its main economy is agriculture and livestock farming, since its surroundings are favorable for these activities due to the mineral richness of its soil. Notable crops include coffee, tomato, blond tobacco, arracacha, tree tomato, among others.

This municipality is a tourist attraction for its ecological richness, featuring highlights such as the Garrapatas River Canyon, the Serranía de los Paraguas mountain range, and El Salto waterfall, where visitors can enjoy extreme sports, mountain biking, camping, exploration, and ecological hikes. It is full of great biodiversity of flora and fauna.

Other names The City of the Future, Las Hojas

Gallery of El Dovio: The City of the Future

Population
8,508 inhabitants
Climate
Temperate
Altitude
1,434 m above sea level
Founded
January 1, 1936

Local food

What you can't leave without trying

Starters, snacks and fruits
Empanadas Aborrajado Pandebono Marranitas Fried plantain toasts Chontaduro (with salt and/or honey) Green mango
Main dishes
Sancocho de gallina (hen soup) Tamal valluno Arroz atollado
Drinks
Lulada Cholado Borojó juice Champús Masato
Desserts and sweets
Manjar blanco Chontaduro ice cream White and black gelatin Natilla Arroz de leche (rice pudding) Gooseberry preserves Desamargado Mamey sweet Cocada Cholado
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Tourism in El Dovio

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

Historical and religious sites +
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Casa de la Cultura Rojas Pinilla
Ecotourism +
El Salto waterfall, Garrapatas River Canyon, Serranía de los Paraguas, La Rivera nature reserve
Hotels +
Hotel Las Hojas

Fairs and festivals of El Dovio

The cultural calendar that moves the city

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Fiestas del Campesino (Farmer's Festival)
This festival is held at the end of August, featuring performances by well-known Colombian artists and other cultural activities. Livestock Fair: the livestock fair showcases the economic activities of different municipalities and departments of Colombia, with a variety of products sold such as clothing, tools, footwear, livestock, hardware, and more. Visitors and farmers from the region eagerly await the last Monday of the month to make their purchases, thanks to affordable prices and variety.
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