Following the conquest, the new government, whose powers were bestowed by Phillip II, subjugated the region and its native peoples.

Located in the foothill's east of the local mountain range Cuchilla Palmichal, Monterrey sits 105 km from Yopal.

The town has heights ranging from 300 meters above sea level on the lower banks of the Túa River and the urban centre.

The area maintains and average temperature of 25 °C Monterrey possesses varied geological reliefs which offers a diversity of mountain landscapes, piedmont, upland, hills, and valleys.

The region corresponds to a folded structural system whose height and shape is caused by the action of tectonic forces on a set of sedimentary rocks of different composition, which are being affected by denudative phenomena.

The plains present deposits of sedimentation of fine material, brought in from the rivers originating in the mountainous areas.

The following vegetation is the most abundant in the area: The municipality of Monterrey, like most of the foothills of the Colombian plains has very little wildlife due to extensive hunting and intense human interference over forests and ecosystems, turning natural habitats into pastures and agricultural crops.

The festival hosts musical groups from the region, as well as special performances by native folklorists and grand orchestras.