Santa Cruz de Lorica is a municipality in the department of Córdoba and is part of the beautiful Gulf of Morrosquillo, is recognized as one of the Heritage Towns of Colombia and considered the treasure of the Caribbean by its imposing Sinú River, It gives life and joy to those who come to visit it, its importance is due to the fact that in this river, immigrants from France, England, Belgium, North America, Syria and Lebanon entered, attracted by natural wealth. Come and enjoy its unique architecture, between Republican and Lebanese, walk its streets and enjoy its cuisine in the public market and let yourself be seduced by its incredible culture.
Santa Cruz de Lorica, discover this magical place:
This beautiful destination is full of magic, history and culture, it is in its central sector where you can meet it, its market square is a building declared a National Monument, There you can delight your palate with the rich gastronomic variety that has to offer and at the same time let yourself be amazed by the large amount of local crafts that owns. The Afife Matuk building, also located there, was the first shopping center of Lorica, built in the twentieth century, which today is part of the heritage of Lorica.
In the center of the city, you will also find another infrastructure with the appearance of an old palace that will draw your attention by the filigree in cement of its balconies and the decoration of the frieze, it is the beautiful mayor’s office González, which has three facades, All of them made in Masonry, the main one is located on the Bolivar park, the second on the imposing Sinú River and the third on the market square.
Come and discover an eco-tourist attraction called Malecón la Muralla, in the years of 1940 and 1943, it was used as a barrier for the growth of the Sinú River, there is a mural in ceramics 12 meters wide by 8.5 high, created by Adriano Ríos Sossa, which through art, has to reveal you the memories and architecture of this city. You can also explore and tour the Plazoleta Parque Barrio Cascajal, where an obelisk rises as a tribute to the Castilian language, is a paradise where culture and vegetation mix to give you a delightful experience.
If you want to be amazed by the beauty and perfection of nature, you will find here one of the most important wetlands in Colombia for its magnitude and abundance of fauna and flora: the Ciénaga Grande de Lorica, in this beautiful ecotourism attraction you will have proximity to numerous species of birds, mammals, fish and reptiles, the lagoons, streams and the imposing Sinú River; This is why it is chosen as the perfect place to stay for Barraquetes or migratory ducks arriving from Alaska.
Undoubtedly it is a place full of color, nature, history and culture, perfect to enjoy unforgettable holidays accompanied by the immense Caribbean Sea.
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