In Mompox, time has stood still. As the rest of the country developed and modernized, Mompox still looks like it did during colonial times. That is why UNESCO listed it as a World Heritage Site in 1995. Santa Cruz de Mompox (the official name of the city) is located on an island surrounded by a side branch of the Magdalena River. Mompox was a safe haven for the Spanish where they protected their gold and valuables from the pirates. Much of this gold has been used to create precious artifacts that celebrated the various religious ceremonies.
Walking through Mompox you will see the five colonial churches, houses and one of colombia's most beautiful cemeteries. Easter is one of the most important periods in the city. The festivities start a week earlier. During this 'Semana Santica', children and teenagers dress up in traditional costumes and carry images of saints around.
Foodies also pick up their hearts in Mompox. Local fish, capa cheese (a mild cheese), butifarra, chorizo and especially the delicious deserts made from pineapple and lime are famous.
