The concepts on competitiveness and productivity have been analyzed from different perspectives. One of the most influential authors on these concepts is Michael Porter, who thanks to his work “The competitive advantage of nations” explains why some countries thrive and some others don’t. Porter also explains the sources of the competitive advantages and how to keep them going. The article contrasts the use of the mentioned concepts from Porter’s perspective with the current context of the region of Quindio, obtained on the investigation project International Prospective Business in Quindio from the investigation group PIB. The purpose of the article is to determine if the region of Quindio is or not competitive and productive