Cities in Bolívar

Located on the banks of the Cauca River, Achí is known for its amphibious culture and rice production.

A mining and agricultural municipality with a strong connection to the Serranía de San Lucas.

Known as the "Capital of the Bollo de Mazorca," Arjona is a folklore hub with vibrant cattle ranching traditions.

A small town near the Dique Canal, known for its fishing and agricultural lifestyle.

A strategic port located at the entrance of the Dique Canal, serving as a gateway between the Magdalena River and Cartagena.

Located in the south, known for its oil industry and river landscapes along the Magdalena.

Known for its oil history and its location on the Mompox Depression.

Córdoba in Bolívar belongs to the inland Caribbean landscapes of the Magdalena River basin. This page covers the Bolívar municipality, not Córdoba in Nariño or Quindío and not the department of Córdoba.

A municipality near Cartagena, known for its agriculture and proximity to the El Totumo mud volcano.

Located in the Montes de María, it is known for its rolling hills and agricultural landscapes.

The "Capital of the Rivers," a major commercial hub where the Cauca meets the Magdalena.

Home to the San Basilio de Palenque (a corregimiento), the first free town in the Americas and a UNESCO heritage site.

Known as the "Orange Capital," located on the Mompox Depression island.

Reviewing the gold mining history and river connection in the south of the department.

A UNESCO World Heritage site frozen in time, famous for its filigree jewelry, Holy Week, and jazz festival.

An agricultural and fishing center on the banks of the Magdalena River.

Traditionally a mining town with a strong gold-working heritage.

A river municipality surrounded by the Magdalena and Cauca rivers, known for its water-based festivals.

A port town on the Magdalena River, serving as a connector for southern Bolívar.

Located in the south, known for its natural wealth and river trade.

Known as "Arenal," a town on the Dique Canal famous for its sand and river economy.

A historic town near Mompós, known for its colonial architecture and river traditions.

Gateway to the Los Colorados Flora and Fauna Sanctuary, home to howler monkeys.

Famous for the El Totumo Volcano nearby and its coastal location.

A town near Cartagena, serving as an urban expansion and industrial hub.

One of the oldest towns in the region, located on a large swamp (ciénaga) with a beautiful colonial church.

Located on the Dique Canal, famous for its fishing economy and river culture.

Known for its proximity to Mompós and the "Farotas" dance tradition.

A mining and agricultural town known as "Puerto Rico" on the river.

A hilltop town near Cartagena with a cooler climate, famous for its botanical garden and water springs.

Located near Cartagena, known for its limestone hills and proximity to the city.

A town near Cartagena known for its limestone quarries and skilled stonemasons.

A river port on the Magdalena, rich in legends and traditional tambora music.

The "Capital of the South," a mining and agricultural center in the Serranía de San Lucas.

A picturesque river town known for its colonial church and amphibious culture.

The heart of the Montes de María, famous for its avocado and tobacco production, and a center of resilience and peace-building.

A town with a rich history of mining and river legends, located on the Loba arm of the river.

A traditional town in the Montes de María, surrounded by hills and known for its resilient community.

Located in the wetland region of the Mojana, known for its amphibious adaptation.

Visit San Pablo de Borbur in the Bolívar department.

World-famous for its handicrafts, specifically the colorful hammocks and gaitas (flutes).

El Peñón in Bolívar is a rural municipality in the Magdalena River basin of southern Bolívar. This page covers the Bolívar destination, distinct from El Peñón in Cundinamarca and Santander.

The "Heroic City," a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its colonial walled city, fortress, and vibrant Caribbean culture.

Famous for its extensive palm oil plantations and the large Matuya irrigation district.

A municipality located along the Dique Canal, with a focus on fishing and agriculture.

A major port on the Magdalena River, known for its tobacco history and bridge connectivity.