

Declared a Heritage Town for its beauty and cultural value, Mompox is one of the most authentic corners of Colombia. Walking through its streets transports visitors to the colonial past and to the magical universe of Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez. This city, so close to Macondo, evokes the atmosphere of One Hundred Years of Solitude. A place where reality and fiction merge, it offers spaces to explore and share. Its name comes from the indigenous chief Mompoj, of the Malibú people, and it has been known as Mompós since the 18th century.
How to Get to Mompox – By Air
Mompox is served by San Bernardo de Mompox Airport (MMP), located just a few minutes from the town center, allowing quick and convenient access to the city. Currently, the main air connection is from Medellín, operated by regional airlines such as SATENA, with direct flights from Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
The Medellín – Mompox flight has an approximate duration of 1 hour and 10 to 15 minutes, making this route the fastest and most efficient way to reach the destination. These flights generally operate on specific days of the week, so it is recommended to check availability and schedules in advance.
Additionally, Mompox can be accessed by air from other cities through connecting routes, mainly by first flying to Cartagena, Montería, or Bogotá, and then continuing the journey by land.
How to Get to Mompox – By Land
For land access from Cartagena to Mompox, the road journey takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, whether by intercity bus, door-to-door transportation service, or private vehicle. This is one of the most commonly used routes by both domestic and international tourists.
From Barranquilla or Santa Marta, travel time is similar, ranging between 5 and 6 hours, depending on the type of service and road conditions. From Medellín, the overland journey is longer, with an estimated duration of 10 to 12 hours, and may include connections in intermediate cities.
River Transport and Combined Routes
A traditional and very authentic way to reach Mompox is by combining land and river transportation. Many travelers first arrive in Magangué, an important port on the Magdalena River. From there, they take a river boat (chalupa or ferry) for an approximately 30 to 45-minute ride to the La Bodega area or nearby docks, followed by a short land transfer to the historic center of Mompox.
Additional Practical Information
Mompox is a peaceful destination with growing tourism infrastructure, yet it still preserves a traditional character. For this reason, it is recommended to carry cash, as not all establishments accept credit cards. The city is ideal for walking, enjoying a relaxed pace, and connecting with its history. It is advisable to plan activities without rushing and to respect local schedules, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
TRAVEL PROGRAM CLARIFICATIONS:
1. In the event that the selected hotel is unavailable at the time of booking, a hotel of similar category and rate will be reserved.
2. Check-in time is from 3:00 p.m.
3. Check-out time is before 12:00 p.m.
4. Triple room accommodation is requested as a twin room, with two double beds. One of the guests must share a bed.
TRAVEL INSURANCE IS ESSENTIAL
At the time of purchasing the travel package, we recommend including travel insurance that provides coverage in case of illness, COVID-19 infection, accidents, loss of luggage, protection of goods and valuables, cancellation, etc.
REMINDER
Passengers traveling on domestic flights must arrive at the airport 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
It is not recommended to drink tap water. Please use bottled water for personal consumption.
ITINERARY CHANGES:
• In the event that, prior to the departure of the trip, DORADO EXPERIENCES is required to modify any essential service of the program, the agency and the traveler will be immediately informed.
• Changes due to mandatory modifications to the itinerary may result in price variations in cases of force majeure or unforeseen circumstances before or during the trip, such as accidents, strikes, weather conditions, earthquakes, among others.
• Any changes to flights and connections must be informed at least 48 hours in advance and during business hours for service verification.
• If the tourist arrives on a different flight or at a different time than previously notified, and a No Show occurs for the first service, an additional charge will apply and must be previously authorized by the contracting agency.
CANCELLATIONS:
• Program cancellations will depend on the reserved season and are subject to each hotel’s policies. Generally, in low season, cancellations must be made 15 days prior to the service date to avoid penalties.
• In cases of No Show, 100% of the service value will be charged based on the confirmed number of passengers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Santa Cruz de Mompox is located in the department of Bolívar, in northern Colombia, on an island formed by the Mompox branch of the Magdalena River. It sits at approximately 16 meters above sea level, which explains its warm, humid, and tropical climate throughout the year.
Due to its climate conditions, visitors are advised to bring very light and breathable clothing, preferably made of cotton or linen, as well as a hat or cap, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Temperatures typically range between 28°C and 35°C (82°F to 95°F), with a high heat index, especially at midday. Comfortable footwear is also recommended, as many visits are conducted on foot through the historic center.
Does not include:
* Tips.
* Personal expenses.
* No other services not specified in the previous section.
* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.
Very important:
* Once the User has designed his trip with Haiku Dinámico, he must formalize the reservation and contract his trip through the intervention of a retail travel agency, so any User interested in confirming his reservation should contact any of the agencies retailer associated with Haiku Dinámico to the document previously generated with the referred tool.
* This document, obtained by the User through Haiku Dinámico, does not constitute a confirmation of reservation or a firm reservation of any of the travel services described therein. Such confirmation will only be obtained when Haiku Dinámico receives the total price of the reservation through the retail agency selected by the User among those associated with Haiku Dinámico.
* The booking of tourist services and product purchases contained in this document will be governed by the specific contractual conditions with which they have been offered and by the General Conditions applicable to travel services and products sold by Haiku Dinámico that are published on this website, a copy of which is attached to this document.
* The confirmation of the reservation obtained by the User through the Haiku Dinámico is also subject to availability at the time the User makes his payment for places in the means of transport, accommodation, or any type of service selected within the tariff selected or used for the offer.
* The final price obtained in the document generated through Haiku Dinámico may be subject to change at the time of requesting and confirming the reservation as a result of the companies' dynamic pricing policy aerial.
* Likewise, the final price is always conditioned to currency fluctuation, fuel price, taxes and tourist surcharges for airports, accommodation, airline tickets, maintenance services, visas and in general all those that apply to the services included in the travel, which may justify a price change, even after the reservation is confirmed under the terms and limits set by law.
* Once the reservation is confirmed, cancellation fees will be applied to the total amount of the reservation.
* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.
* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.
* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.
INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS
With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.
CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:
"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:
"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."
Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.
Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.