Montería, history and sites of interest

2.  Montería, San Jeronimo Monteria officially, is a Colombian municipality,
capital of the department of Cordoba. It is located to the northwest of the
country in the Colombian Caribbean region, is located on the banks of the
Sinu River, which is known as the "Pearl of the Sinu".

3. The city and region are famous for
their distinct cultural heritages,
which include a blend of
indigenous Zenú
Indians, African descendants,
colonial Spanish descendants, and
more recently, Arab immigrants.
The city is home to the Sombrero
Vueltiao, a national symbol; and is
the home of Porro folklore music.

4.  The town's economy is based mainly on cattle farming, and a very
prosperous commercial district consisting of modern malls, shops, and
restaurant chains. It is considered to be the Cattle Farming Capital of
Colombia and celebrates this title with a yearly festival

5.  The area was first settled by Zenú Indians, who lived in the banks of
the Sinú River (Finzenú), San Jorge River (Panzenú) andNechí
River (Zenúfana), where the Department of Córdoba is located today. In
2003, dentist and historian Jaime Castro released History Montería, a book
on the history of the city.

6.  According to Castro's book, Montería was founded on May 1, 1777 by
Spanish officer Antonio de la Torre y Miranda, being governor of the
Province of Cartagena officer Juan de Torrezar Díaz Pimienta. The city,
which had been named Montería by its inhabitants and located on the east
side of the Sinú river, was then renamed "San Jerónimo de Buenavista" and
moved to the west side of the Sinú.

7.  There are scenic areas that are points of pride in Monteria, including:
 The city's 1st Avenue runs along the Sinú river and offers a beautiful view
of the river.
 Simon Bolivar Park separates the river from 1st Avenue and is home to
wild Monkeys and Sloths.
 Coveñas Beach is a Beach which has a lot of tourist attractions.
 The Colonial-era Cathedral of Saint Jeronimo is surrounded by a beautiful
park.
 Alamedas del Sinu is a major shopping center in the area.
 The bridge spanning the Sinu river was a major accomplishment for the
city and is a local landmark.

8.  Kraken Bar
 Sagrada club
 Pachamama club
 Agøra Club
 Souko
 The claustro lounge
 Malabar