Pedraza, Magdalena
Pedraza is a town and municipality of the Colombian Department of Magdalena.
History
Was founded in 1791 by Pablo José Torregrosa. On December 9, 1908, by Executive Decree 1312 Pedraza became a municipality of the Magdalena Department.
Geography
Pedraza is mostly flat with undulations as high as 120 meters.
Corregimientos and caseríos:
Economy
Pedraza's main economic activity is farming with an emphasis on breeding livestock such as cattle, pork, equines, goats, and mules. Agriculture production is also part of its economy, predominantly yuca, corn, tomato, beans. Artisan fishing is also practiced on the many marshes and streams in the area.
Attractions
Pedraza offers ecotourism sites surrounding Ciénaga La Brava and Riveras del Río.
Historical sites
Iglesia San Pedro, Antiguo Palacio Municipal and the Parque Central.
Festivities
The town celebrates Carnivals from February through March, while also participating of the Holy Week, Fiesta de la Conversión de San Pablo every January 25 and the Día del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús every June 14.