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It was founded on March 23, 1536 (474 ​​years) by Pedro de Añazco and Juan de Ampudia. The city of Jamundí, head of the municipality of its name, is the oldest in Valle del Cauca. It was founded at the end of March 1536, in Holy Week of that year, that is, four months before Santiago de Cali.

After the founding of Quito in 1534, Sebastián de Belalcázar asked Francisco Pizarro to grant him the governorship of this province, as Pizarro did not accept the proposal, Belalcázar decided to become independent and undertook a trip north, already aware of the famous legend of El Dorado , from Cundinamarca.

In the town of Lata Cunda, Ecuador, Belalcázar ordered Pedro de Añazco and Juan de Ampudia to advance an expedition to the north, which he would follow a little behind a few days apart.

They passed the Pastos region, the Patía valley, the Pubén valley and, finally, after almost two years of struggles and discoveries, they reached the lands of the chief Jamundí, where they engaged in a bloody struggle with the Indians, beginning thus the discovery and conquest of the Valle del Cauca territory.

Pedro de Añazco and Juan de Ampudia, with some 250 expedition members, settled on the famous cacique's estates. From there they sent Francisco de Cieza to explore the eastern bank of the Cauca River, receiving the news that an expedition of white people was approaching. Ampudia immediately set out to found a town so that the visitors would find it possessed; this took place at the end of March 1536, receiving the name of Fuerte Ampudia and naming Francisco de Cieza and Solano de Quiñones as the first mayors.

Shortly after, the announced white expeditionaries arrived, who turned out to be Belalcázar and his companions; Among them were Jorge Robledo and Miguel Muñoz, who played important roles in the discovery and conquest of our department.

Wrongly, the priests who accompanied Belalcázar arranged the celebration of Holy Week, in an improvised rustic wooden altar, lit and adorned with wax candles, which they cautiously brought from Spain for some festivities.

There were also wild flowers and shrubs that were used in the decoration, the corresponding masses were officiated and the communion was distributed. But later, consulting the calendar, they realized that Holy Week had been celebrated eight days in advance.

Due to the attacks by the Indians, the inhabitants decided to move the population to the place known as Los Cedros, and shortly after to the plain of the Claro river, giving this name to the new population, which was later changed to El Rosario. and finally, in the last century, it received the definitive name in honor of the brave cacique Jamundí.





Jamundí is one of the 42 Colombian municipalities that make up the department of Valle del Cauca, located in the southern region of the department within the Metropolitan Area of ​​Cali. Located on the western bank of the Cauca River and between the Western Cordillera and the Central Cordillera. It is widely known for the soft drink called ´´Cholado´´ or ´´Mata Guayabo´´, originally from this town.

To the south of Cali and only 24 km by an excellent highway you reach Jamundí. Founded in March 1536, four months before Santiago de Cali.

Jamundí has ​​undergone great development in recent years, which can be seen in its new developments, shopping and sports centers, spas and social clubs.

A must for all Caleños who, on weekends, will enjoy not only its spas, swimming pools and sports clubs but also its ´´cholaos´´ and its no less famous fruit ice creams.

Altitude: 975 m.s.n.m.

Temperature: 23 Degrees Centigrade.

Extension: 655 Km2.

Population: 62,846 Hab. Approx.

Distance: 24 Km from Cali.

Origin of the Name: In Honor of Cacique Jamundí

Geography Most of the territory is mountainous but it also has some flat areas belonging to the Cauca river valley.

Its relief corresponds to the eastern slope of the Western Cordillera of the Andes, it has heights up to 4,200 meters. above sea level in the so-called Farallones de Cali, located on the border with the Municipality of Buenaventura.

Other notable orographic accidents are the blades of Boquerón, Quartz, Chirrión, El Naranjal, La Cresta, La Ferreira, La Honda, Las Delicias, Las Piedras, Pico de Loro, Timba and Vélez; The highs of Auxilio, Indio, Los Cajones, Los Confites and Panteón.

Due to the varied topography it enjoys all climates, its thermal floors are distributed as follows: 220 km2 warm; Medium 338 km2; cold 85 km2. and páramo 22 km2.

The Cauca, Claro, Guachinte, Jamundí, Jordán, Pital and Timba rivers bathe their lands, as well as numerous minor streams.

Economy The main economic activities are agriculture, livestock and mining. The crops of corn, coffee, rice, soy, millet, cassava, beans, cocoa and banana stand out. Coal, gold and silver mines are exploited. One of the most important aspects that has contributed to the economy of the municipality is the construction of numerous country headquarters for private clubs, sports and private companies that have been established in the flat area, near the city of Jamundí.

It has the services of aqueduct, sewerage, energy, banks, health centers, hospital, Social Security office, theater, coliseum, archaeological museum, post office and telephones.



To the south of Cali and only 24 km by an excellent highway you reach Jamundí. Founded in March 1536, four months before Santiago de Cali.

Jamundí has ​​undergone great development in recent years, which can be seen in its new developments, shopping and sports centers, spas and social clubs.

A must for all Caleños who, on weekends, are going to enjoy not only its spas, swimming pools and sports clubs but also its ´´cholados´´ and its no less famous fruit ice creams.

In its main square, you will find the typical carts of ´´cholados´´, true masterpieces of popular ingenuity.

Jamundí is an agricultural and coal municipality. Among its main crops are rice and blackberry. The work and carving of the wood and the furniture factory, attracts numerous buyers.

Jamundí with its typically Valle del Cauca landscape, its many rivers and spas, its paths between shady groves and townships such as Potrerito and Río Claro, is a place worth visiting.





It is known as the Caleños' bedroom, since a large number of residential complexes and shopping centers are located on its land, which justifies its large increase in population. In this municipality you can also find various tourist attractions since it has a Theater, Archaeological Museum, numerous Spas, Country Venues, Social Clubs, and the celebration of the Agroindustrial and Tourist Fair and the First Festival of Cholado and La Mora in September. The culinary specialty is ´´Cholados´´, Fritangas and Asados. In turn, it has all public services, 11 schools, 69 schools, banks, hospital, social security, post office and stadium.

Jamundí with its many rivers and spas and townships such as Potrerito and Río Claro, is a place worth visiting.

Tourist attraction (s): Agroindustrial Fair, Spas, Country Venues, Theater, Archaeological Museum.

Culinary Specialty: ´´Cholados´´, Fritangas, Asados.

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