About this API
datos.gov.co is the official open-data portal of the Colombian Government, built on the Socrata (SODA) platform — a widely used open-data standard. It exposes thousands of datasets from public institutions through a uniform REST API. Colombia is one of the largest Spanish-speaking markets.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API key?
No, the API is public and free — no registration, no key required.
What data does this API return?
Metadata and contents of Colombian Government datasets (Socrata) — from public institutions, in JSON.
Can this API be called directly from a browser?
Yes — the API returns a CORS header allowing calls from any domain, so it works directly from frontend code (hence the live "Try it" button above).
Who runs this API?
The Government of Colombia. Portal: datos.gov.co.