Neiva

Neiva is the Capital of Huila. It is located in the Magdalena Valley in central Colombia with a population of about 330,817 people. Due to its location nearby the equator and its low altitude, the city has a hot climate all year round.

Founded by Diego de Ospina y Medinilla, it is the capital of the Colombian Huila Department. It is about a five-hours drive from the Colombian capital, Bogotá. Main universities include Universidad Surcolombiana, Antonio Nariño University, and Cooperativa de Colombia.

This city is famous for "San Pedro" festival during the last two weeks of June.