Neira, Caldas, is a town recognized for being the oldest, but not because of the creation but because of the age of its inhabitants. The coffee-growing municipality has become a symbol of well-being and long life for grandparents in the Coffee Region.
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The oldest grandparents live in Colombian Coffee Axisbetween rural roads, is located Neira, Caldasa municipality that has attracted attention not because of its age, but because of the long life of its inhabitants.
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Of the more than 20 thousand inhabitants of the municipality, 4,236 are older adultsthat is, people over 60 years of age. This figure makes Neira one of the municipalities with the largest long-lived population in the department of Caldas.
The secret of longevity in Neira
The majority of Neirans live in the rural areawhere the air is pure, the pace of life is calm and the food comes largely from self-cultivation. Many are dedicated to coffee cultivationa tradition that has been kept alive for generations and that, according to the inhabitants, has a lot to do with the good health and energy of their elders.
Although the municipality has 54 trailssome located more than three hours from the urban area, families usually bring their grandparents to town when they reach an advanced age. There they find better care conditions and community spaces where they can share.
A home for the elderly of Neira
In it Social Protection Center for the Elderlyseveral grandparents live permanently, while others attend daily to participate in recreational activities, receive food, and stay physically and emotionally active.
This space has become a meeting point, where older adults share stories, laughter and memories of their life in the countryside.
Neira, a town of peace and tradition
A fact that also stands out among the inhabitants is that Neira was never reached by the Colombian armed conflictwhich has allowed us to maintain a quiet life, with strong family and community ties.
Neira, Caldas, is more than a coffee municipality; is an example of how tranquility, natural food and a sense of community can prolong life.
