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THE CIENAGUERA WEALTH OF SIMITI Simití is a municipality in Colombia in the department of Bolívar located 584 kilometers from Cartagena. It is located in the Middle Magdalena. Simití or Chimití, which means "Much land", is surrounded by the homonymous swamp. Simití was founded on April 1, 1537. The region was inhabited by the Tahamies Indians. In the mid-nineteenth century it began to be inhabited by settlers in search of grazing land. In 1933 it was considered a municipality of Bolívar. Simití is one of the municipalities that made up the extinct province of Mompós, and is located on the border with the department of Santander. The head of the municipality is located three leagues inside the left bank of the Magdalena River, on the banks of the swamp of its name. In Simití the patron saint festivities are celebrated, between December 13 and 16, in honor of the original virgin, an image that was mysteriously found in the San Lucas mountain range in the Central Cordillera. T

SIMITI, A VILLAGE OF IMMORTAL CULTURE More than a month ago, exactly on April 1, the town of Simití had the celebration of celebrating as 485 years of being born on the banks of the swamp. In the same way, only almost 2 weeks ago, on May 3, he celebrated 211 years of giving the cry of independence, a celebration that took place in the village of El Cargadero. Simiti has not only been characterized as a town rich in culture and tradition, but also has an incomparable of the swamp that makes it stand out its love for it, for the religious traditions where everyone participates with a solid love for the saints. patterns of the town and for the introduction of sport in the development of the town for the benefit of young people. Many years ago, the town of Simití not only enjoyed the swamp as a cultural attraction for visitors, but it was also used as a recreational space so that all people could enjoy a peaceful and relaxing environment.