Land of Macondo and Magical Realism
Magdalena is one of Colombia's founding departments. Here, among dreamy landscapes and diverse ecosystems, the history of the country and its colonial and indigenous past is told. From this dialogue emerge thousands of stories and tales that, transformed into vallenato music and literature, have become part of the nation's heritage.
In these lands, history is accompanied by native sounds and vibrant rhythms, because only a place so full of life could be the cradle of Colombian legends like Gabriel García Márquez, the prodigal son of Aracataca; Carlos Vives; Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama; and many other national talents. This is why Magdalena is one of the departments that have managed to highlight the beauty of Colombia.