The name Guatapí has ​​its origin in the majestic and imposing Guatapurí River, which has great importance for the Vallenata culture, it is also the habitat of most of the municipality's fauna, including the emblematic iguana, symbol of the official character.

The iguana is the representative animal of the city of Valledupar. All the inhabitants of the city, children, young people and adults come across one of them every day, in the streets, parks, mountains and even in the houses, making it an important part of the daily life of the vallenatos.

This is why the Guatapí iguana became the official character of these Bolivarian jousts and will be in charge of leading the environmental and sustainability strategies of the XIX Valledupar 2022 Bolivarian Games.