The concept of European settlement of our
territory began in the sixteenth century with the founding of the first
settlements these being the cornerstone of the development of our country,
enduring in time. In Colombian history have a period between 1550 and 1810
called the Colony, which begins when the crown creates REAL HEARING in Santa
fe; institution responsible for administering justice, composed of judges
called hearers; this would put the first government of the Governor of Santa Fe
during the period from 1550 to 1564 during the same period are named entities
such as: EL CABILDO as the
