Manaure | |
Founded | 1723 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Humberto Martinez Fajardo (C) |
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Manaure
Municipality in Colombia
Manaure or Salinas de Manaure is a town and municipality located in the Colombian Department of La Guajira. Manaure's main economic activity is the exploitation of the vast amounts of salt in the area. Wikipedia
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In 1535, Martín Fernández de Enciso founded the first settlement in La Guajira, a village, near present-day Cabo de la Vela, called Nuestra Señora Santa María ...
Nov 27, 2013 · Anyway, Manaure, the village was then founded little by little as these indigenous people decided to start building their abodes in a deserted ...
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Jan 12, 2022 · The department of La Guajira was founded as a province in 1789. The department of La Guajira was created at the department level on July 1, 1965 ...
The history of Manaure is intertwined with the exploitation of salt mines in the region, and its chronicles date back to encounters with indigenous communities.
The landscape of this area, which extends over some 4200 hectares, is eerie, with hills of salt reflected in ponds of water.
Feb 26, 2019 · The crown jewel of this desert, its best kept secret, is the Serranía de la Macuira, a small mountain range (serranía meaning “small sierra” ...
Jan 31, 2024 · La Guajira's history with European explorers dates back to 1498, when the explorer Juan de la Cosa first set foot on its shores. The region's ...
The history of Manaure is deeply intertwined with the indigenous Wayuu people, who have inhabited the region for thousands of years. The Wayuu are known for ...
