One of the main resorts in central Colombia is Girardot, a municipality founded on May 27, 1881, whose name honors Atanasio Girardot, a hero of the Independence. Located 134 km southwest of Bogotá, on the banks of the Magdalena River, Girardot has an average temperature of 23°C and is an ideal destination for water sports. There, visitors can find a wide variety of hotels with swimming pools.