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A beautifully restored colonial church in Mompox with an ornate bell tower and pastel yellow facade under a clear blue sky

Mompox, Colombia

Santa Cruz de Mompox, is a historic town in the Bolívar Department of northern Colombia situated on an island in the Magdalena River. Mompox was founded in 1537, by Spanish conquistadors. Its historic center has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is famous for its filigree work, a delicate form of jewelry making that involves twisting threads of gold or silver into intricate patterns. This is one of the hottest places I have visited in Colombia. Drinking liquids is not sufficient you have to drink very cold liquids.

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The main façade of Santo Domingo Church in Mompox with ochre trim, white walls, and a statue of a monk in the brick plaza

Grand yellow and white neoclassical church with central dome and arched colonnade located on a sunny plaza in Mompox, Colombia

Shaded courtyard in Mompox with palm trees, flowering plants, and a silver monument surrounded by colonial arches

Entrance to the Mompox cemetery with white walls, symmetrical landscaping, and a sign that reads “Aquí comienza la vida con la eternidad

Quiet colonial street in Mompox with weathered white façades, green balconies, and a cyclist passing by on a narrow road

Passenger boats docked along the muddy banks of the Magdalena River next to a large two-level ferryboat under a sunny sky