One of the most influential authors in regards with competitiveness is Michael Porter, who in his work, The competitive advantage of the nations exposes the sources of the competitive advantages in the regions and how to maintain them. In the present article the state of the department of Quindio in terms of competitiveness from the perspective of Porter is evaluated. For such aim, an analysis is showed up of the main aspects that, according to Porter, allow to establish the competitiveness of a region; Next, the present condition of Quindio is exposed relating to every one of those aspects. From this analysis, the low level of competitiveness of Quindio is contemplated. Finally, aspects are identified in which, more emphasis must be put to the department to be more competitive.