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Casanare Province

Coordinates: 5°12′N 74°53′W / 5.200°N 74.883°W / 5.200; -74.883
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Casanare Province was one of the provinces of Gran Colombia.

Map, 1810

History

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It belonged to the Boyacá Department, which was created in 1824.

The capital was Moreno, now called Paz de Ariporo.[1]

Watercolors painted in 1856 by Manuel María Paz provide early depictions of the Guahibo and Saliba people in Casanare Province.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Paz, Manuel María. "View of the Main Square of Moreno, the Capital of Casanare, Province of Casanare". World Digital Library. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
  2. ^ Paz, Manuel María. "Guahibo Indians, Province of Casanare". World Digital Library. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
  3. ^ Paz, Manuel María. "Saliva Indian Women Making Cassava Bread, Province of Casanare". World Digital Library. Retrieved 2014-05-21.

5°12′N 74°53′W / 5.200°N 74.883°W / 5.200; -74.883