The colonial town of Mompox on the Magdalena River was at the epicenter of Simón Bolívar’s Independence campaign and a place where imagination runs wild.
Before the start of Holy Week across Colombia, the colonial town on Mompox celebrates Semana Santico, a week-long religious festival in which children lead the processions.
Even though Mompox will be connected to the rest of Colombia by bridge, the preferred means of getting to this colonial town is riding a time-tested ferry.
Arbitrary increases in property taxation in many parts of Colombia could have severe implications for those who try and preserve heritage homes.
Colombians have been let in on the secret that is Mompós. More visible and accessible, Richard McColl writes of his colonial muse.
The rhythms of colonial Mompós seem from a different era, particularly for a foreigner running a guest house.
An austere Semana Santa contrasts with pagan traditions and colorful history in the legendary Magdalena town of Mompox.
One of Colombia’s most recognized musicians, Totó la Momposina is a link between the nation’s cultural past and future.
Renovations in this important historical town have generated controversy regarding just how much to change from the past.