El Dorado is a city located in the Meta Department region of Colombia, situated in the eastern part of the country. The city serves as a municipal center within this department, which is part of Colombia's Orinoquía region.
Like other municipalities in Meta Department, El Dorado is part of Colombia's broader geography spanning the Andean foothills and the plains region. The department itself is known for cattle ranching, oil production, and agricultural activities that characterize much of eastern Colombia.