La Merced (Spanish pronunciation: [la meɾˈseð]) is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Caldas.

La Merced, Caldas
Municipality and town
Flag of La Merced, Caldas
Official seal of La Merced, Caldas
Location of the municipality and town of La Merced, Caldas in the Caldas Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of La Merced, Caldas in the Caldas Department of Colombia.
La Merced, Caldas is located in Colombia
La Merced, Caldas
La Merced, Caldas
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 5°23′58″N 75°32′39″W / 5.39944°N 75.54417°W / 5.39944; -75.54417
Country Colombia
DepartmentCaldas Department
Government
 • Alcalde (Mayor)Rubén Darío Castaño
Elevation
1,819 m (5,968 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)