How far is Mompox from Cartagena?

Mompox is located about six hours away from Cartagena.

Why was Mompox important during the Spanish colonization?

During the Spanish colonization, Mompox was an island vault for the gold and silver plundered by the Spaniards.

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Q: What is the historical significance of Mompox?

The town of Mompox grew from what used to be an island vault for the gold and silver plundered by the Spaniards during the colonization of the Americas. Its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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Life in Mompox is tempered by the gentle breeze off the Magdalena River, Colombia’s main artery. The town, whose historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, grew from what used to be an island vault for the gold and silver plundered by the Spaniards during the colonization of the Americas. Mompox was founded in 1540 and is located about six hours away from Cartagena.

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Bioma Boutique
Set in a beautifully restored colonial house, this hotel blends historical charm with modern comforts, offering the highest levels of hospitality to its guests.

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Karakali Hotel Boutique
A colonial mansion on the Magdalena River in Mompox, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. Immerse yourself in its history and explore the Karakalí, the “big river of caimans,” as the Carib people called the Magdalena River.

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Casa San Rafael
A 17th-century colonial house in Mompox’s historic center, converted into a hotel in a prime riverside location. Its architecture features wide roofs, sturdy walls, and breezy corridors cooled by the Magdalena River's winds.

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