Though difficult to get to, Mompox's rewards are numerous. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, Mompox is a sleepy town in Colombia's Caribbean region, made famous by Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel, Chronicle of a Death Foretold.
Beautiful, slightly eerie and undeniably enchanting, Mompox is well worth the effort involved in getting there.
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Mompox lies on the majestic Magdalena River, and you can enjoy strolls along the coastline exploring the ins and outs of the local natural scenery.
Mompox is architecturally very distinct, and there's little like it in Colombia. From the colonial churches to the cobble-stone streets to the charming houses with locals rocking back and forth in their porches, it's all very tranquil and you'll relish the opportunity to relax in the village.
=> Crafts available in Mompox are famous throughout Colombia. There is a long standing tradition of gold or silver filigree.
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EVENTS IN MOMPOX
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Holy Week is a solemn occasion in Mompox and marked by elaborate processions through the streets. Finding accommodation at this time can be difficult.
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ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN MOMPOX
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Mompox's charm really doesn't lie in what there is to do, but what there isn't to do, and relaxing with the locals should be top of your agenda. 
An interesting place to spend the afternoon reading or admiring the amazing variety of birds is the Cemetery Park. There you will see and hear the singing of pijúas (a kind of sparrow hawk), woodpeckers and other birds that cohabit in the trees and palms.
Another recommended places is the Plaza de la Concepción, where a couple of coffee shops and restaurants have opened lately. There you will fin the old 'chalupa' station (a traditional type of boat), it's also a good place for beers in the evening.
Museo Cultural (Cll 2 # 14) features a small collection of religious artifacts and is based in the building Simon Bolivar once stayed at.
...=> Mompox Travel Guide Part 2: Accommodation, Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Nightlife, Getting There
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