202 SANTA CRUZ DE MOMPOX
NAVIGATION
Mompox is easy to navigate. Use the river as a reference point.
CLIMATE
Mompox has an extremely hot climate.
FESTIVALS
Holy Week in Mompox is considered a special event in Colombia. Processions
and ceremonies are performed throughout the entire week. A special ceremony
called the Serenade to the Dead is observed to honor deceased loved ones.
MOMPOX IS FOR WHO?
Mompox is for couples who like romantic walks and colonial architecture. It's a
good place for single travelers who are looking for total solitude, groups who
want to bond in the middle of nowhere, and travelers who don't mind long,
bumpy bus rides to get to destinations that are isolated and low-key.
TIPS
BRING BUG REPELLENT!!! Bring a book. You need to bring a walking mentality
that wants to explore the city. It would be wise to make reservations during
holidays and festivals.
TIME
Four days minimum.
One travel day to arrive.
Two full days to relax.