Population that enchants with its history, traditions and natural beauty.
News Colombia.
Colombia is a country of contrasts, not only for its biodiversity and cultural wealth, but also for the uniqueness of its regions. In the department of La Guajira there is a small municipality that attracts attention by its name: Distractiona population that far from distracted, captivates with its history, traditions and natural beauty.
Located just one hour from Valledupar, this municipality, of just over 15,000 inhabitants according to data from its mayor’s office, stands out not only by its curious name, but also for its kind people, its vallenata culture and its rural atmosphere. The Distraccionensesas they are known, they are known for their hospitality and love for traditions.
Why is it called distraction?
His story goes back to the nineteenth century, when a man named Antonio María Vidal decided to build a house in this area as a refuge to rest and get away from day -to -day obligations. That place called “the distraction.” With the passage of time, more people began to settle around the house, and the name became popular until becoming the officer of the municipality, founded in 1845.
Distraction is not only striking name, it is also a destination with mountain landscapes, valleys and biodiversity that attracts both visitors and researchers. It is located five minutes from Fonseca, 20 minutes from San Juan del Cesar, at an hour and a quarter of Valledupar, two hours from Riohacha already about 16 hours by road from Bogotá.
Life in this corner of La Guajira is marked by the roots to its traditions. One of the most representative events is the Los Laurels Festivala celebration that exalts the vallenata culture and brings together its own and visitors around music, dance and Guajiras roots.
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