Montería

Montería is a city in northern Colombia. It's known for its cattle-ranching culture and planchones (covered rafts) which shuttle passengers across the Sinú River. The verdant Ronda del Sinú Park runs along the river, with trails and resident iguanas, monkeys and sloths. In the park's northern area, the El Mirador tower has sweeping river views. In the city center is the iconic white San Jerónimo Cathedral.