Monteria: Can You Manage The Heat?
Capital of the Cordoba province nearby the Caribbean coast is the city of Monteria. Known to hold four distinct and diverse cultural heritages: Spanish, Arab, Indians, and Africans, and birthplace of the Colombian folklore music called Porro, it is considered to be one of the top ten important cities in the country. Monteria, Colombia was previously called San Jeronimo Buenavista and has a nickname of “The Pear of River Sinu.” Los Garzones International Airport (MTR) serves the city with flights to other Colombian cities.
Best Time to Visit
Monteria, Colombia has a tropical climate, which meant hot, humid summers and mildly cool, wet winters. The city is prone to flooding because of the torrential rain experienced majority of the year. The only months when the city is relatively dry and is not scorching hot are between November to February. These are also the months with the highest tourist turnout and Monteria hotels are costly.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The most prominent attraction in the city is the Colonial Cathedral of Saint Jerome, most especially to pilgrims. It is an ancient cathedral surrounded by a lush park. The Simon Bolivar Park is an interesting spot where you can sight sloths and wild monkeys and is also near a river in case you want to take a refreshing swim. Another place you can go to beat the heat is Coveñas Beach.
Just a few meters from the city center is Hotel Costa Bonita, a three-starred hotel. Top Monteria hotel choices to book as well are Hotel Baroca, Hotel Zenu, and Hotel Ibiza Central.