La Playa is among Colombia's most-atmospheric and best-preserved 19th-century pueblos.

It was named a Pueblo Patrimonio (heritage town) of Colombia in 2010, one of only 11 municipalities nationwide that were selected to be part of the Red Turística de Pueblos Patrimonio original cohort.

[1] La Playa has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen: Aw)[2] with consistently warm temperatures, moderated by altitude.

The period from December to March is fairly dry, while the rest of the year experiences significant rainfall.

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