Colombia: Mompox Colonial River Dream (5 Days)
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Duration 5 days
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Type City Tour
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Culture + History
Often described as a town frozen in time, Santa Cruz de Mompox (or Mompós) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the banks of the Magdalena River. With colonial mansions, cobbled streets, and baroque churches untouched by mass tourism, Mompox offers an authentic window into Colombia’s soul and a rich connection to the magic realism of Gabriel García Márquez.
Included & Excluded
Arrive in Cartagena and take a scenic private transfer to Mompox, passing through tropical wetlands and rivers Check into a restored colonial casa with traditional courtyard views Evening riverside walk and dinner under lantern-lit verandas
Explore Mompox with a local historian, visiting Santa Barbara Church, the old cemetery, and municipal palace Participate in a jewelry workshop where local artisans demonstrate their world-famous filigree craft Afternoon coffee break in Plaza de la Concepción and sunset by the Magdalena River
Take a boat trip through the marshlands and lagoons of Ciénaga de Pijiño to see herons, iguanas, and fishermen at work Stop at a riverside village for fresh coconut juice and traditional music Return for a cultural dinner and optional storytelling session with a local poet
Trace the footsteps of literary legends who walked these streets, including the inspirations for One Hundred Years of Solitude Visit local bookshops, antique stores, or simply relax in a hammock with a river breeze Farewell dinner with regional specialties and live guitar music
Transfer back to Cartagena or airport based on your travel schedule Optional quick visit to a local ceramics workshop en route
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