The municipality was founded in 1860 thanks to migration from the neighbouring towns of Chinácota, el Chopo (today known as Pamplonita) and Villa del Rosario that emigrated to the limits of the Táchira River  (the river that divides Colombia and Venezuela).
In 1860, the municipality was established due to immigration from nearby towns including Chinácota, el Chopo (now known as Pamplonita) and Villa del Rosario. These communities relocated to the area near the Táchira River, which is the border between Colombia and Venezuela.