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The Lower Magdalena River Valley Things to See and Do
No visit to the Lower Magdalena is complete without some time spent on or beside the river itself. The Magdalena River is intrinsic to Colombian identity and has characterized Colombia's history through thick and thin. With its handsome churches and curious histories, visiting the town of Mompos is quite obviously the main attraction, but something to consider here is that by letting go of luxuries and getting beyond the normal tourist traps and attractions, the traveler will be able to
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No visit to the Lower Magdalena is complete without some time spent on or beside the river itself. The Magdalena River is intrinsic to Colombian identity and has characterized Colombia's history through thick and thin. With its handsome churches and curious histories, visiting the town of Mompos is quite obviously the main attraction, but something to consider here is that by letting go of luxuries and getting beyond the normal tourist traps and attractions, the traveler will be able to experience the real heartland of Colombia.
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21 Jan 2008
21 Jan 2008
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Semana Santa Mompos
For one of the most unforgettable Semana Santa experiences in Colombia, head straight to Mompos! Not only are the parades austere in their religious significance and the floats ornate, but the willingness of the people to be involved and pitch in is legendary. Nazarene pilgrims dressed in heavy...
For one of the most unforgettable Semana Santa experiences in Colombia, head straight to Mompos! Not only are the parades austere in their religious significance and the floats ornate, but the willingness of the people to be involved and pitch in is legendary. Nazarene pilgrims dressed in heavy...
Culture and Arts
Mompós, Colombia
Mompós, Colombia
Museums and churches
Mompós has a few beautiful churches and two museums. The Museo Cultural (Admission $1.50; Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-noon) houses a collection of religious art and memorabilia related to Simon Bolívar. The Casa de la Cultura (Admission $.50; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) is a museum of Mompós...
Mompós has a few beautiful churches and two museums. The Museo Cultural (Admission $1.50; Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-noon) houses a collection of religious art and memorabilia related to Simon Bolívar. The Casa de la Cultura (Admission $.50; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) is a museum of Mompós...
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Mompós, Colombia
Mompós, Colombia
Oil Museum
Walk around the port of Barrancabermeja and the importance of the oil industry in Colombia becomes clear when you see the dozens of oil rigs that line the coast and the statue of Christ dedicated to oil. The city government recommends checking out the Oil Museum (Museo del Petroleo), reportedly the...
Walk around the port of Barrancabermeja and the importance of the oil industry in Colombia becomes clear when you see the dozens of oil rigs that line the coast and the statue of Christ dedicated to oil. The city government recommends checking out the Oil Museum (Museo del Petroleo), reportedly the...
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Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Cienaga San Silvestre
Likened to a freshwater "ocean," the cienaga San Silvestre spans out from Barrancabermeja to as far as Puerto Wilches making it a vast body of water measuring nine square km. On the banks of San Silvestre, a 10 minute drive from Barrancabermeja, there are now various water sports resorts that...
Likened to a freshwater "ocean," the cienaga San Silvestre spans out from Barrancabermeja to as far as Puerto Wilches making it a vast body of water measuring nine square km. On the banks of San Silvestre, a 10 minute drive from Barrancabermeja, there are now various water sports resorts that...
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Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Barrancabermeja, Colombia
The River Train
"Peto, peto," Doña Sorelly calls. She opens her milk can, steam from the corn drink escaping into this slightly cool morning. The toot of the autoferro’s horn warns of our imminent passage. We leave Barrancabermeja, entering this new day swaying, occasionally jolting down narrow-gauge tracks....
"Peto, peto," Doña Sorelly calls. She opens her milk can, steam from the corn drink escaping into this slightly cool morning. The toot of the autoferro’s horn warns of our imminent passage. We leave Barrancabermeja, entering this new day swaying, occasionally jolting down narrow-gauge tracks....
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Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Barrancabermeja, Colombia
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