Gabriel García Márquez was and will be an emblem of Colombian and world literatureHowever, in recent times, his name began to resonate strongly thanks to the fact that the platform Netflix decided to bring the book to the audiovisual world “One Hundred Years of Solitude”. If you want to know the places that inspired the outstanding writer, a great recommendation is to take the Macondo Route.
The Macondo Tourist Route is an initiative of the government of the department of Magdalena that seeks to transform tourism into a significant source of employment and economic development for the region.
It will also be implemented in Santa Marta, Ciénaga and Aracataca. Training activities and diplomas in tourism will be offered, certifying participants through the Autonomous University of the Caribbean.
On the other hand, a Sector Plan called “Macondo Vision 2030” will be developed, which includes several projects to improve the competitiveness of tourism in the region.
This journey seeks to connect tourists with the places that marked the life of Gabriel García Márquez and that appear in his novels, allowing everyone to soak up magical realism.
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What cities include the Macondo Route?
Macondo Route
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-Cartagena, Bolívar: Cultural events are held in this city and you can visit places that influenced the writing of Gabriel García Márquez.
-Since, Sucre
-Aracataca, Magdalena: It is the heart of the Macondo Route. Here is the Gabriel García Márquez House Museum, which recreates his childhood and the elements that inspired his work.
-Banana Zone:
This area is part of the agricultural and social context that influenced the works of García Márquez.
-Swamp: Part of the tour includes this municipality that also resonates with the literary history of the region.
-Puebloviejo
-Sitionuevo, Magdalena
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What is the objective of the Macondo Route?
-Tourism Promotion: The aim is to take advantage of the tourist potential of cities, highlighting their natural, environmental, historical and cultural wealth.
-Local Economic Development: The route is designed to benefit 400 productive units in the tourism sector.
-Quality in Tourist Services: The aim is to prepare municipalities and their productive units to offer high quality tourist services.
–Cultural and Literary Connection: inspired by the work of Gabriel García Márquez, the route seeks to connect tourists with the places that marked the author’s life
-Education and Training: It is contemplated to offer training and training to local actors involved in tourism, ensuring that they have all the tools to receive visitors in the best way.
-Preservation of Cultural Heritage: This also allows the cultural identity of the region to be highlighted.
