It is stationed at the Casa de Nariño in Bogotá and carries the traditions of Simon Bolivar's infantry guards company raised in the midst of the Spanish American wars of independence in 1815.

According to the decree, this guard of honor would be made up of a company of Zapadores, one of Grenadiers, one of line riflemen, one of Hunters, an artillery picket and a cavalry squadron, heavily armed.

According to the chronicler José María Caballero, on July 20, 1815, the unit displayed its uniform for the first time, they wore green pants and red jackets with black bear caps.

Memorable actions of this battalion are remembered such as the protection given to the president during the violent acts of the Bogotazo (April 9, 1948) and during the Palace of Justice Siege on November 6, 1985.

[4] Resolution 3446 of August 17, 1955, created the medallion “Guardia Presidencial” and Decree 1880 of 1988 ruled the award merits for this prize given to the distinguished members of the battalion for their loyalty, service and good behavior.

On select days at the Casa de Nariño, the public can witness the flag lowering and raising ceremony in the afternoon performed by the battalion's personnel.

Today the Presidential Guard Battalion is currently subdivided into several companies: Their headquarters are located in front of the building of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit on the south side of the Casa de Nariño.

The honor guard first used this uniform in 1969 con occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Boyacá, as a means to pay tribute to the army's actions during the war of independence.