Tourism in Sucre

The department of Sucre offers quiet Caribbean beaches on the Gulf of Morrosquillo and the colonial heritage of Tolú and Coveñas, more accessible and less crowded alternatives to Cartagena. Mompox, a UNESCO heritage site shared with Bolívar but also accessible from Sucre, is one of the most authentic colonial towns in Colombia. The La Mojana region, with its swamps and canals, is a unique wetland system in Colombia that sustains an amphibious culture of artisanal fishing and palm crafts.

MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF SUCRE

The most visited and unmissable destinations and experiences in Sucre:

Attraction	Type	Description
Gulf of Morrosquillo — Tolú and Coveñas	Caribbean Beach	Calm gulf waters, ideal for families. San Bernardo Islands (coral, virgin beaches).
San Bernardo Islands	Beach / Diving	Archipelago with snorkeling, coral diving, Múcura beach. Tintipán Island has the longest beach.
Mompox — UNESCO Heritage	Colonial heritage	Access from Magangué or Sucre. 16th century colonial city with mansions, churches and filigree.
La Mojana — Amphibious Culture	Nature / Culture	System of swamps and canals. Artisanal fishing, reed crafts, canoes, wetland fauna.
Sincelejo — Corralejas Festivities	Culture / Party	January. Corralejas are the most important popular bullfighting festival in the Colombian Caribbean.

ECOTOURISM AND NATURE IN SUCRE

The La Mojana region is one of the most important wetlands in the Colombian Caribbean, with over 500,000 ha of interconnected swamps. The San Bernardo Islands have coral reefs with high marine biodiversity. La Caimanera swamp has one of the largest populations of American crocodiles in the country.

CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF SUCRE

The Sincelejo corralejas (January) are a unique popular bullfighting event in Colombia where the public participates in the ring. Mompox silver filigree is a precision craft with 400 years of tradition. Vallenato music and pelayero porro are local musical expressions of Sucre.

TYPICAL GASTRONOMY OF SUCRE

Pigeon pea sancocho with pork, arroz de lisa (swamp fish), mote de queso, yucca bollo, enyucado, black cocada, carimañola. In Tolú and Coveñas, lobster and gulf seafood are star dishes.

HOW TO GET THERE

Las Brujas airport in Corozal, flights from Bogotá (1.5 h). Bus from Cartagena (4 h) or Barranquilla (5 h). To Tolú from Sincelejo: 1 h by bus. To Mompox: bus to Magangué + boat.

Also check the climate of Sucre and the list of municipalities of Sucre to plan your visit.