El objetivo del estudio fue caracterizar el estilo de vida saludable de una muestra de habitantes de diferentes zonas rurales del Tolima, se indagaron los h?bitos y las conductas de riesgo que pueden afectar su salud. En el estudio exploratorio con dise?o transversal, participaron 136 personas (44,9 % mujeres y 55,1 % hombres) entre los 18 a los 83 a?os. Se aplicaron los cuestionarios de datos sociodemogr?ficos, h?bitos alimenticios, el Test AUDIT y el CAGE. Los resultados muestran que los hombres efect?an m?s actividad f?sica que las mujeres. No obstante, sus h?bitos alimenticios son inadecuados y presentan mayor o severo riesgo en el consumo de alcohol. En conclusi?n, es importante aportar evidencia emp?rica para comprender e intervenir en el estilo de vida de los habitantes de las zonas rurales.The objective of the study was to characterize the healthy lifestyle of a sample of dwellers from different rural areas located in Tolima, habits and risk behaviors that can affect their health were investigated. In the scoping study with cross-sectional design, 136 people participated (44.9 % women and 55.1 % men), between 18 and 83 years old. Questionnaires on sociodemographic data, eating habits, the AUDIT test and the CAGE were applied. The results show that men are more physically active than women. However, their eating habits are inadequate, and they have a higher or severe risk of alcohol consumption. In conclusion, it is important to provide empirical evidence to understand and intervene in the lifestyle of rural dwellers.Universidad de Ibagu?