A lazy town in the bends of the Magdalena River where time saunters rather than sprints.
Step back in time and straight into Mompox, a UNESCO World Heritage site that isn’t just a destination but a detour into the Colombia of old. A mish-mash of cobblestone streets that hint of pirate treasures and a thriving past, simply wandering is the best bit of a trip here. The architecture is a highlight and you’ll pass centuries-old churches, palatial homes built by wealthy tobacco merchants, and plenty of sun-dappled plazas to stop for a taste of traditional butifarra sausages and a chat with the locals. Outside the town, enlist a guide for a tour of the natural world and float by dugout canoe down the river, looking out for flora and fauna and soaking up the unhurried pace of Mompox.