Guatapurí is a Colombian town and
corregimiento of
Valledupar in the
Department of Cesar. Atanquez is located on the
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
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mountain range at approximately 2,000 m over the sea level. Guatapurí is known for being predominantly inhabited by the indigenous ethnic group
Kankuamos among others and
mestizo
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groups.
History
Historically, Guatapurí has been an area inhabited by the
Arhuaco ethnic group, an Amerindian group. The name ''Guatapurí'' meaning "cold water" gives the name to the river that passes through its territory; the
Guatapuri River.
Economy
The economy of Guatapurí is based on agriculture and the production of indigenous art crafts. The main products are
panela,
liquor
Liquor (or a spirit) is an alcoholic drink produced by distillation of grains, fruits, vegetables, or sugar, that have already gone through alcoholic fermentation. Other terms for liquor include: spirit drink, distilled beverage or hard ...
from
maize
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and
sugar cane,
fique, production of medicinal plants, local fruits and vegetables,
Cacao
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Plants
*''Theobroma cacao'', a tropical evergreen tree
** ...
and
coffee
Coffee is a drink prepared from roasted coffee beans. Darkly colored, bitter, and slightly acidic, coffee has a stimulant, stimulating effect on humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. It is the most popular hot drink in the world.
S ...
which is commercialize in Valledupar.
Notes
References
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Corregimientos of Valledupar
Corregimientos of Colombia