tourism
Bolívar gains prominence in prestigious international travel magazine
The department of Bolívar has once again captured the attention of international tourism after the specialized magazine The Sunday Times Travel included Mompox, Palenque, and Cartagena among the highlighted destinations of a new luxury cruise experience on the Magdalena River.
TL;DR
- The Sunday Times Travel included Mompox, Palenque, and Cartagena in a new luxury cruise experience on the Magdalena River.
- The magazine highlighted routes operated by AmaWaterways connecting Cartagena and Barranquilla.
- Governor Yamil Arana Padauí stated these mentions reflect Bolívar's growth in the global tourism market.
- Mompox was recognized for its UNESCO World Heritage status, Palenque for being the first free town in America, and Cartagena for its historical and tourist significance.
- Cruises on the Magdalena River are a strategy to boost the economy in riverside municipalities and promote cultural tourism.
- The initiative aims to integrate populations previously excluded from international tourist circuits.
- Bolívar's tourism strategy seeks to position it as a sustainable and competitive international destination.