Experience the joy of jazz at one of the most hotly anticipated events of the year.
The sleepy town of Santa Cruz de Mompox opens her arms to visitors from around the world for its annual jazz festival – an energizing event that adds a unique atmosphere to a special place.
Mompos lies southeast of Cartagena and has also taken the stance of preserving its charming colonial architecture, with the historic city centre named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Much like its mix of architecture, the highly-anticipated jazz festival also features a mix of styles, with merengue, bachata, porro and others from across the Atlantic featuring across an impressive line-up. It also offers a lot more than just a variety of jazz performances.
There’s a big focus on education and evolution as workshops are held throughout the city to help empower its young musicians.
Expect the city to get a little crowded during the festival, with visitors cramming into churches, squares, halls and bars in order to get a glimpse of the action.
The festival traditionally closes with a spectacular concert in the Plaza de Santa Barbara, promising to be one of the best parties you’ll find in Mompox all year.
There are now direct flights from Cartagena to Mompox that make it considerably easier to get there but you will have to book well in advance for this popular weekend.