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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