Mompox: A Timeless Colonial Gem on the Magdalena River - [🇬🇧 - 🇫🇷 - 🇪🇸]

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🇬🇧 Mompox, the Colonial Pearl on the Banks of the Magdalena
Mompox, la perle coloniale au bord du Magdalena 🇫🇷
🇪🇸 Mompox, la Perla Colonial a Orillas del Magdalena

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🇬🇧 Nestled on the peaceful banks of the Magdalena River, Mompox (Santa Cruz de Mompox) is one of those magical places where time seems to stand still. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this small colonial town in the Bolívar department is a hidden gem of Colombia — authentic, charming, and steeped in history.

🇫🇷 Nichée sur les rives paisibles du fleuve Magdalena, Mompox (Santa Cruz de Mompox) est l’un de ces lieux magiques où le temps semble s’être arrêté. Inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO, cette petite ville coloniale du département de Bolívar est un trésor méconnu de Colombie, authentique et chargé d’histoire.

🇪🇸 Ubicada a orillas tranquilas del río Magdalena, Mompox (Santa Cruz de Mompox) es uno de esos lugares mágicos donde el tiempo parece haberse detenido. Declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, esta pequeña ciudad colonial en el departamento de Bolívar es un tesoro escondido de Colombia, auténtico y lleno de historia.

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🇬🇧 A journey through time

Mompox was founded in 1537 and played a key role in Colombia’s colonial history and independence. Its cobblestone streets, baroque churches, and flowered balconies immediately transport visitors several centuries back. The city is renowned for preserving an intact atmosphere, far from the bustle of Colombia’s larger cities.

🇫🇷 Un voyage dans le temps

Fondée en 1537, Mompox a joué un rôle clé dans l’histoire coloniale et l’indépendance de la Colombie. Ses ruelles pavées, ses églises baroques et ses maisons aux balcons fleuris transportent immédiatement le voyageur plusieurs siècles en arrière. La ville est réputée pour avoir conservé une atmosphère intacte, loin de l’agitation des grandes cités colombiennes.

🇪🇸 Un viaje en el tiempo

Fundada en 1537, Mompox desempeñó un papel clave en la historia colonial y en la independencia de Colombia. Sus calles empedradas, iglesias barrocas y casas con balcones llenos de flores transportan de inmediato al viajero varios siglos atrás. La ciudad es famosa por haber mantenido una atmósfera intacta, lejos del bullicio de las grandes urbes colombianas.

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🇬🇧 The magic of the Magdalena River

Life in Mompox revolves around the river. The Magdalena brings an essential freshness to the daily life of its inhabitants. Sunsets from the malecón are simply unforgettable, and boat rides reveal lush landscapes of mangroves, islands, and tropical birds.

🇫🇷 La magie du fleuve Magdalena

La vie à Mompox tourne autour du fleuve. Le Magdalena apporte une fraîcheur indispensable au quotidien des habitants. Les couchers de soleil depuis le malecón sont tout simplement inoubliables, et les balades en bateau permettent de découvrir une nature foisonnante, entre mangroves, îles et oiseaux tropicaux.

🇪🇸 La magia del río Magdalena

La vida en Mompox gira en torno al río. El Magdalena aporta una frescura esencial al día a día de sus habitantes. Las puestas de sol desde el malecón son simplemente inolvidables, y los paseos en barco permiten descubrir una naturaleza exuberante entre manglares, islas y aves tropicales.

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🇬🇧 Craftsmanship and traditions

Mompox is also famous for its unique craft: gold and silver filigree. This delicate jewelry technique, inherited from colonial times, is still practiced by local artisans, whose creations are true works of art.

🇫🇷 Artisanat et traditions

Mompox est aussi célèbre pour son artisanat unique : la filigrane d’or et d’argent. Cette technique délicate de joaillerie, héritée de l’époque coloniale, est encore pratiquée par des artisans locaux, et leurs bijoux sont de véritables œuvres d’art.

🇪🇸 Artesanía y tradiciones

Mompox también es célebre por su artesanía única: la filigrana en oro y plata. Esta delicada técnica de orfebrería, heredada de la época colonial, todavía la practican artesanos locales, y sus joyas son verdaderas obras de arte.

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🇬🇧 A place to escape

Visiting Mompox means slowing down and embracing the gentle pace of life. You can wander its whitewashed streets, sit in a shaded plaza for a coffee, and let yourself be carried away by the timeless atmosphere that makes this town so unique.

🇫🇷 Un lieu pour s’évader

Visiter Mompox, c’est accepter de ralentir, de s’imprégner de la lenteur et de la douceur des lieux. On s’y perd volontiers à pied dans ses ruelles blanches, on s’assoit sur une place ombragée pour boire un café, et on se laisse bercer par l’ambiance tranquille qui règne dans cette ville hors du temps.

🇪🇸 Un lugar para desconectar

Visitar Mompox significa aceptar un ritmo más lento y dejarse llevar por la suavidad del lugar. Uno se pierde caminando por sus calles blancas, se sienta en una plaza sombreada para tomar un café y se deja envolver por la tranquilidad que reina en esta ciudad fuera del tiempo.

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🇬🇧 All photos were taken by me and are published with the consent of the people photographed. Captured with a Nikon D3400 and an AF-P 70–300 mm lens.

🇫🇷 Toutes les photos sont de moi et publiées avec l’accord des personnes photographiées. Réalisées avec un Nikon D3400 et un objectif AF-P 70–300 mm.

🇪🇸 Todas las fotos fueron tomadas por mí y se publican con el consentimiento de las personas fotografiadas. Realizadas con una Nikon D3400 y un objetivo AF-P 70–300 mm.


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A very picturesque town, perfect for these photographic shots it shows us, this town resembles many of the towns in Venezuela that also maintain the same colonial architectural features.

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Yes, I guess so. I see Colombia and Venezuela as two brother countries, with many similarities and cultural points in common.

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This country seems to be rich in various exciting ways. I like the colorful house and the surrounding nature.

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Colombia is a fantastic country for many things: nature, architecture, wildlife, mountains, beaches… but above all, for its people.

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