Its panelera history, in many ways, the history of the Colombian countryside.
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The municipality of Villeta, in the west of Cundinamarca, has been recognized for decades such as the Panera Capital of Colombia, a title that pays tribute to its agricultural tradition, especially in the production of sugar cane and panela. This distinction is not only symbolic, but represents the economic and cultural role that Villeta has played in the development of this essential product in the Colombian family basket.
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Panela is a natural food derived from cane juice, which crystallizes by an artisanal process. In Villeta, more than 150 trapiches (Molinos Panelleros) operate on paths and farms of the municipality, turning the panelera production into one of the main engines of its economy. Many of these productive units still retain traditional methods, transmitted from generation to generation.
Every year, Villeta proudly celebrates the festival and national reign of the panela, an event that brings together producers from all over the country, queens, tourists and experts in the agribusiness sector. The festival not only seeks to exalt the product, but also to raise awareness about its nutritional value, its role in Colombian identity and the importance of improving the working conditions of the peasantry.
Thanks to its warm climate and mountainous geography, Villeta offers optimal conditions for cane cultivation. This has allowed the municipality to remain a national leader in panela production, surpassing other departments such as Santander, Boyacá and Antioquia. In addition, the National and Local Government have promoted technification and marketing projects to further strengthen this industry.
Beyond the panela, Villeta is also a booming tourist destination. Its waterfalls, rivers, viewpoints and pleasant climate make it an ideal place for ecotourism. But without a doubt, its greatest treasure remains the countryside and its peasants, which day by day work in the sun to take this product to the Colombian tables.
Villeta’s panelera history is, in many ways, the history of the Colombian countryside: effort, tradition, struggle and pride. Being Colombia’s panelera capital is not just a title; It is the reflection of a culture that has resisted the passage of time with work, sweetness and heart.
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