Coello, Tolima
municipality in Tolima, Colombia
Coello is a town and municipality in the Tolima Department of Colombia, located by the Magdalena River, and some 137 km from the Colombian capital Bogotá. The town was founded on 5 July, 1627.
History
In pre-Columbian time the Coello area was inhabited by the Cuniras, Metaymas, Tuamos y Doimas of the mighty native tribe the Pijaos'
The major of the pijaos resisted the Spanish conquerors with great ferocity, under the leading hand of the chief "Calarca" they started various battles against the Spanish.
Tourism
Coello River - the river which gave the town its name.
Salto de lucha - a natural waterfall with clear and cold water.
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