Cúcuta (Spanish: [ˈku.ku.ta]) is a Colombian city, capital of Norte de Santander. The full name of the city is San José de Cúcuta. Due to its proximity to the Colombia-Venezuela border, Cúcuta is an important commercial center. The city has the constitutional status of a Special District. It is located at the most active international border in South America and is connected to Bogota, Caracas and Cartagena.