Trashumancia y dinámicas socioculturales Sabanas de Magangué y planicie inundable de Santa Cruz de Mompox, Región Caribe Colombiana

Transhumance, a traditional practice of moving livestock between wet and dry seasons, remains economically viable and sustainable in the Sabanas de Magangué and the floodplain of Santa Cruz de Mompox, Colombia. This study reveals that while practiced primarily by large and medium-scale ranchers, it relies on communal lands with low productivity, reflecting broader global patterns of marginalized geographical and social conditions. The research, based on semi-structured interviews with 85 actors involved in transhumance, highlights the formation of a micro-regional society characterized by transient, monetized economies tied to mobility. Three distinct worker groups—sabaneros, ríanos, and playoneros—have developed a unique culture and solidarity, sharing resources despite significant state absence. The findings underscore the resilience of this practice, despite its reliance on shared assets and limited institutional support.

Botero Arango, L. M. Trashumancia y dinámicas socioculturales Sabanas de Magangué y planicie inundable de Santa Cruz de Mompox, Región Caribe Colombiana. https://doi.org/10.11144/javeriana.10554.1001