Walk the historic centre
Mompox is best understood on foot. Follow the river-oriented streets, plazas and historic houses, and use our researched history guide to understand why the town developed this way.
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Places and things to do in Mompox
A practical guide to the historic centre, churches, filigree, the Magdalena River, nearby wetlands, local food and cultural life in Santa Cruz de Mompox.
Learn how filigree is made
Filigree is one of Mompox's best-known crafts. The important part is not only buying jewellery but understanding the skill, metalworking tradition and workshop knowledge behind it.
Read the filigree historySpend time by the Magdalena River
The river explains the town's prosperity, urban form and later isolation. Walk La Albarrada and, if you take a boat trip, choose a reputable local operator and confirm conditions on the day.
Understand Mompox and the riverVisit the churches
The churches are not interchangeable attractions. Each has a different history involving religious orders, architecture, healthcare, devotion or later republican memory.
Explore the seven historic stopsTry local food
Look for products associated with Mompox and the Caribbean interior, such as queso de capa, cassava preparations, sweets and local river-and-savanna food traditions.
Read the food guideExperience living culture
Holy Week, religious music, local crafts and contemporary events such as the Mompox Jazz Festival show that the town's heritage is still being practised, not merely displayed.
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