Audio Guide of St. Bartholomew Cathedral

The cathedral is generally open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on Sundays for Masses (schedule varies). We recommend confirming the latest hours with the Honda tourism office by calling (+57 8) 251 0030 or visiting its Official Municipal Website.

Admission is free. However, voluntary donations are accepted for the upkeep of this national historic monument, declared as such in 1994.

We recommend allowing 30 to 45 minutes to appreciate its colonial architecture, Baroque altarpieces, and the historic 19th-century German pipe organ.

It is one of Colombia’s best-preserved colonial treasures, built between 1606 and 1743. It was a key religious center during the viceregal period and survived several earthquakes, witnessing Honda’s development as a strategic river port.

From December to March, during the dry season, to enjoy the visit more comfortably. Weekday mornings are quieter, while Sundays have a festive atmosphere with the market in Market Square.

It has basic access, but there are limitations because it is a colonial structure, including steps at the entrance and uneven interior floors. Check directly at (+57) 320 456 7890 for specific conditions.

Within 5 minutes are Navarro Bridge, an icon of republican-era engineering, the Magdalena River Museum, and the House of the 2 Palms, where Bolívar stayed. Discover more at Honda Tourism.

Wear comfortable shoes for the cobblestones, and bring water and sunscreen. On Fridays there are free guided visits organized by the Mayor’s Office at 10 am and 3 pm, with the meeting point in the main square.