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Private Half Day Cultural Tour of Historic Mompox
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Mompox has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Cultural Heritage since 1995, defined as a magical city with a lot of history, therefore walking its streets, meeting its people and observing the architecture, will allow you to discover the essence and magic of the place . This experience is guaranteed by the professional quality of our Guides, who have Certification from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and are trained in Momposina history and architecture.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hydration and Biosecurity Kit
Private transportation
It is not included any type of food, drinks other than water, snacks, or any other product that does not appear in the list of included services.
Entrance to Casa de la Cultura 3,000 COP per person
Entrance to Torre Iglesia Santa Barbara 3.000 COP per person
Colegio Nacional pinillos: request a contribution or donation to help maintain the house
Use of bicycle
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Mompox has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Cultural Heritage since 1995, defined as a magical city with a lot of history, therefore walking its streets, meeting its people and observing the architecture, will allow you to discover the essence and magic of the place . This experience is guaranteed by the professional quality of our Guides, who have Certification from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and are trained in Momposina history and architecture.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hydration and Biosecurity Kit
Private transportation
It is not included any type of food, drinks other than water, snacks, or any other product that does not appear in the list of included services.
Entrance to Casa de la Cultura 3,000 COP per person
Entrance to Torre Iglesia Santa Barbara 3.000 COP per person
Colegio Nacional pinillos: request a contribution or donation to help maintain the house
Use of bicycle
Itinerary
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Casa de la Cultura Historia de Mompox
The House of Culture is a restored 18th century house that contains all the elements of Seville's civil architecture. with its central patio, galleries, gazebo, backyard and cistern. It has 2 permanent exhibition rooms: Malibú Room that contains pieces from the pre-Columbian period belonging to the Malibu indigenous culture, who lived in mompox, prior to the Spanish conquest. The second room exhibits elements of the colonial Momposina culture, images of prominent people, clothing, weapons, publications, filigree tools, among other elements.
30 minutes
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Freedom Square
Emblematic square Located, in front of the San Carlos Convent, where you will find the Monument to Freedom of French Origin, made of bronze and its explanatory plaques about the Independence of the city.
10 minutes
3
Palacio Municipal de San Carlos
Convent of San Carlos built in 1643, place where the Society of Jesus lived when they settled in this City, also where a school for the teaching of sciences operated by the same religious order. Today the building serves as the municipal mayor's office. It preserves the characteristics of Colonial Architecture.
Access is enabled from Monday to Friday.
10 minutes
4
Iglesia de San Juan de Dios
Church Built in 1545, of exquisite colonial architecture, its greatest merit is its belfry-shaped bell tower with Doric and Corinthian motifs.
In front of the Church Our Professional Guide will explain its architecture and history.
Access to the Church is not enabled every day.
10 minutes
5
Plaza San Francisco Mompox
Beautiful and large square located in front of the Church of San Francisco, where you will find the Sucre Monument and the Filigrana Monument in Bb. besides being able to observe the Magdalena River. Standing in front of the River, you will receive an explanation from our Guide regarding the monuments and the importance of the river during the colonial period.
10 minutes
6
Iglesia de San Francisco
Church built in 1580 by the Franciscan order, of spectacular beauty. For architecture lovers, it is unique in its style, especially for its central pediment finished at an acute angle and broken line with no known antecedents in the country, and for its apse. in front of it you can see the Plaza de San Francisco and the Magdalena River.
With the Guide they will be able to visit the interior of the Church and listen to the explanation.
10 minutes
7
Plaza Del Moral
The Plaza del Moral Located on Calle de la Albarrada, we will find several places of interest: The House of Candelario Obeso the Black Poet or the Precursor of black poetry Momposina, who left us a great cultural legacy and a beautiful story of love and hate . Tamibén will find the Old Customs Building, where taxes were paid during the colonial period; and finally we will find El Puerto del Moral, where our Liberator Simón Bolívar disembarked, when he first arrived in Mompox.
15 minutes
8
Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepcion
The Church of the Immaculate Conception, is located in La Plaza Fundacional, built in 1540, it is the largest and oldest in Mompox. It has a beautiful Neoclassical architecture, the result of the last restoration that took place in 1931. Inside the church you will find some of the traditional images of Holy Week. You will be able to visit all the spaces of the church with the Guide, listening to the respective explanations related to its architecture, style and interior elements.
15 minutes
9
Plaza Real De La Concepción
The Plaza de La Inmaculada Concepción or Plaza Fundacional is located in the heart of the Historic Center of Mompox, it is a place of imposing beauty, where you will find The Church of the Immaculate Conception (the largest and oldest in Mompox), and the Building of the Old Market, where you can appreciate and buy - if you wish - the different local crafts such as Filigree, Cabinetmaking, Basketry, Fabrics, among others. In the Old Market Building you can go up to the Terrace to appreciate the cultural landscape of Mompox and El Río Magdalena. Recommended for photography.
15 minutes
10
Calle de La Sierpe
In the Callejón de La Sierpe with Calle de la Albarrada, you will find the Casa de los Ángeles, a place where you can delight in the Legend of the Three Christs, which highlights the Catholic influence of the city and the rich oral tradition of Mompox. In addition, the Callejón de la Sierpe is a beautiful Andalusian-style street adorned with colonial and Republican houses, perfect for photographing.
In the company of our Guide, you will hear the best stories of this place.
15 minutes
11
La Piedra de Bolivar
La Piedra de Bolívar is a monument of immense historical value, because it establishes that close relationship between Nuestro Libertador Simón Bolívar and Mompox, who during the independence process visited the city to receive help from wealthy Creole families residing in Mompox.
In this place you will receive from our Guide extensive information on the local independence process and the Visits of Our Liberator.
10 minutes
12
Basilica de San Agustín
The Church of San Agustín or Basilica Menor del Santísimo Cristo Milagroso de Mompox, is located in the Callejón de San Agustín, built in 1606, inside the most important element of the Catholic faith of the city is preserved: The Miraculous Christ of Mompox . Also inside you will be able to appreciate the majestic Holy Sepulcher built in France in 1880 and you will delight in the very elaborate carpentry of its pulpit, altarpiece and coffered ceiling.
15 minutes
13
Callejón de Las tres Cruces
In the Callejón de las Tres Cruces, you will find the Portales de la Marquesa, houses built in 1700, which show the opulence of the rich Momposina families, seat of the mayorazgos of the Marquises of Santa Coa and Torre Hoyos. These houses have exquisite colonial architecture and the street where they are attached to the river, is one of the most beautiful in the city, you will surely want to photograph it.
15 minutes
14
Santa Barbara Square
The Plaza de Santa Bárbara is located at the southern end of the Historic Center of Mompox, adorned with abundant vegetation. In this square the traditional Mompox Jazz Festival takes place, due to its breadth and beauty, in it you will find the Church of Santa Bárbara unique in its Baroque style, a magical place to photograph.
In this place our Guide will tell the story of the Plaza, the Church and its inspiring legend.
15 minutes
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Santa Barbara Church
The Church of Santa Bárbara, built in 1613, is the icon of Momposina Architecture, due to its extraordinary beauty, derived from its marked Baroque style, its syncretism of Catholic and non-Catholic elements, and its balcony of Barandaje Salomónico, unique in America.
In this place you can listen to the history of the construction of the Church and the legend that inspired it. Upon entering the Church you will be able to climb its tower to admire the panoramic view of the city.
The entrance to the Tower has a value of $ 3,000 Colombian pesos.
15 minutes
16
Cementerio de Mompox
The Municipal Cemetery of Mompox or del Rosario, built in 1831, is considered the second most beautiful in Colombia, for its highly elaborate architecture and mysticity. It is one of the favorite places for visitors, for the Peace it awakens and the tranquility generated by the surrounding vegetation.
In the company of our Guide you will be able to discover the elements and symbols of the Cemetery through its narration.
15 minutes
17
Plaza de Santo Domingo
In La Plaza de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, you will find the soul of the city, in it many residents usually meet to talk and share. In the center of the square is the monument to the Nazarene and the Church of Santo Domingo, whose history and architecture you can learn about with the help of our Guide.
10 minutes
18
Santo Domingo Church
The Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the second oldest in Mompox, built in 1544, inside rests the Virgin of the Rosary, patron saint of the City and an altarpiece of very elaborate armed carpentry, which highlights the integral beauty of the Church .
Discover its history and important events with our Guide.
10 minutes
19
Colegio Nacional Pinillos
The National Pinillos College, was completed in 1809 for the teaching of science in the city of Mompox, it is a double rectangular building that has the characteristics of Sevillian architecture. You can know the daily life of young people.
Inside the building you can learn about the history, the uses that the building has had and the role that education played in independence.
10 minutes
20
Bolivar Park
The Plaza de Bolívar, built in 1910, we will find in it the monument to the liberator Simón Bolívar made in Bronze by the Italian sculptor Pietro Tenerani, a great work of art unique in its style. This square is the heart of the city, where we will find the movement of the inhabitants in their daily chores, jobs, crafts, among others.
With our Guide you will find out about the daily life, the traditional trades and the history of the place.