[1][2] It is famous for its warm climate, proximity to nature and its surrounding mountains, folkloric traditions, horse riding, and multiculturalism.

There are two major supermarkets that meet the needs and requirements of expatriates and dozens of other small stores, banks and pharmacies.

Ciudad Colón is particularly suitable for outdoor activities such as horse riding, mountainboarding, biking, running and hiking.

People from over 60 nationalities live in Ciudad Colon at any given time, making it one of the most multi-cultural towns of its size in the world.

[citation needed] Most of this expatriate population consists of students, faculty members, and visiting professors from the university.