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Cities in Bolívar

Famous for Cartagena, a colonial jewel and UNESCO World Heritage site, offering history, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture.

Population: 2,236,603Surface: 25,978 km²
Achí

Achí

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

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Arenal

Arenal

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

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Arjona

Arjona

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

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Arroyohondo

Arroyohondo

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

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Calamar

Calamar

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

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Cantagallo

Cantagallo

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

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Cicuco

Cicuco

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

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Córdoba

Córdoba

Visit Córdoba in the Bolívar department.

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Clemencia

Clemencia

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

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El Guamo

El Guamo

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

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Magangué

Magangué

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

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Mahates

Mahates

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

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Margarita

Margarita

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

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Montecristo

Montecristo

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

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Mompós

Mompós

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

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Morales

Morales

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

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Norosí

Norosí

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

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Pinillos

Pinillos

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

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Regidor

Regidor

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

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Río Viejo

Río Viejo

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

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San Estanislao

San Estanislao

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

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San Fernando

San Fernando

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

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San Juan Nepomuceno

San Juan Nepomuceno

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

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Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina

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

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Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa

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

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Simití

Simití

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

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Soplaviento

Soplaviento

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

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Talaigua Nuevo

Talaigua Nuevo

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

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Tiquisio

Tiquisio

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

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Turbaco

Turbaco

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

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Turbaná

Turbaná

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

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Villanueva

Villanueva

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

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Barranco de Loba

Barranco de Loba

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

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Santa Rosa del Sur

Santa Rosa del Sur

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

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Hatillo de Loba

Hatillo de Loba

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

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El Carmen de Bolívar

El Carmen de Bolívar

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

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San Martín de Loba

San Martín de Loba

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

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Altos del Rosario

Altos del Rosario

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

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San Jacinto del Cauca

San Jacinto del Cauca

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

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San Pablo de Borbur

San Pablo de Borbur

Visit San Pablo de Borbur in the Bolívar department.

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San Jacinto

San Jacinto

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

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El Peñón

El Peñón

Visit El Peñón in the Bolívar department.

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Cartagena

Cartagena

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

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María la Baja

María la Baja

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

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San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal

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

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Zambrano

Zambrano

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

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