Activities

The Las Mercedes initiative combines environmental conservation, art, and community empowerment to protect the Tropical Dry Forest, the Magdalena River and its tributaries in Magdalena Medio, as well as land areas in the Sierra Nevada and La Guajira. Since 2023, the annual festival *Sumerced Bosque y Agua* has been celebrated every Earth Day, April 22, in Honda, Tolima, organized by and with the support of Banco de la República. This event brings together stakeholders of the Las Mercedes project, including the Foundation team, artists, farmers, indigenous communities, and the local population, to exchange ideas and promote sustainable practices. Centered on art, dialogue, and collaboration, the festival acts as a vital platform for ecological and cultural preservation in these significant regions.


The detailed programme for April 2025 will be presented shortly.