Colombian municipality, capital of the department of Sucre. It’s located in the northwestern part of the country, in the Colombian Caribbean Region. Sincelejo was re-founded by the captain and engineer Antonio de la Torre y Miranda, by order of the governor of Cartagena, Juan de Torrezar Diaz Pimienta. The first establishment of the population was realized on the space occupied by the Zenu natives. In the nineteenth century, the demography and economy of Sincele...jo grew due to the cultivation of sugar cane and the manufacture of liquor. In 1851, due to this growth, it was positioned as the capital of one of the provinces created in the Federal State of Bolivar, with a liberal profile. In 1966, the department of Sucre was created and Sincelejo was proclaimed as its capital. The city is known as the "Pearl of the Savannah" for the strength of its inhabitants and due to the conservation of artistic and cultural traditions.
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Travel tips for Sincelejo
If you have planned to move around the regions in Colombia, you might be asked to have the yellow fever vaccine. Other vaccines that you should consider -in case you travel to rainforest areas- are the tetanus vaccine and the hepatitis A/B.The electric current kind used in Colombia is 110-volt AC (110 V), with a frequence of 60 Hz. We recommend you to have a plug ...adapter if you travel to places that use other voltage to avoid that the electronic devices suffer a short-circuit and don't work.Consider the weather of the city, ideally take sun block, sunglasses, cap, sandals and light clothing. Also, if you are going to travel by road, it’s important that you check its status because the rains could affect its regular transit.
The best time to visit Sincelejo is in January because they celebrate the holidays of January 20th, also called “Dulce Nombre” festivities, in which reigns, corralejas and other artistic events of the region take place.
Climate in Sincelejo
The average annual temperature is about 80.6°F (27° C), with minimum temperatures of 67.46°F (19.7° C) and maximum temperatures of 95.54°F (35.3° C). During the summer, the temperature differences are more pronounced because during the morning there are usually low temperatures and, during the afternoon, high temperatures. The months with the greatest amount of precipitation are May and September.
Location: Transversal 28 25 70000 Sincelejo Club dedicated to the sale of different kinds of beer. It also provides a good atmosphere with modern music. They also hold themed events with guest artists.
La Farra Disco
Location: 15th road, Majagual square, second floor of la Vaca asa & Sincelejo Disco with the best rumba of Sincelejo. They hold themed events with trend music and they use their facilities to celebrate birthdays.
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Where to eat in Sincelejo
ZonaS Plaza
Location: Av. Marisca Sucre Cll 32 # 28 - 227 +57, Sincelejo Hours: 12:00pm- 23:00pm Price: unknown Gourmet fast food restaurant. It offers meats, sushi and tacos. Also, sometimes they perform live music shows.
CDM: Cafe del Mundo Restaurant
Location: 32nd Street # 28 - 141 700001, Sincelejo Hours: unknown Price: unknown Restaurant that offers international food, cocktails, beers and coffee. The locals recommend it as a good place to celebrate a birthday because they have great music and attention.
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The tourist places to see in Sincelejo are
Cultural square of Majagual
Location: In front of 16B road Hours: All day Prices: Free entrance Cultural center of the city where the festivities usually end. Its architecture was inspired by Zenu culture.
Catedral San Francisco de Asís
Location: Cl. 20, Sincelejo Hours: n/a Prices: Entrada Libre Church located next to the Santander park. It’s the main temple of the city, its architecture blends neoclassical and republican style.
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The things to do in Sincelejo
Municipal Theater
Location: Cl. 23, Sincelejo Hours: unknown Prices: unknown Theater where the main cultural events of the city are realized. It’s considered one of the most important cultural buildings of Sincelejo. There are performances of theater, dance, opera, among others. Its facilities have modern technical equipment.
Music conservatory of Sincelejo
Location: 21th Street #17-34, Olaya Herrera square 2nd Floor, Sincelejo Hours: unknown Prices: unknown Center of information and musical education of the region. Also, it carries out social work with children and young people from vulnerable areas.
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Typical dishes in Sincelejo
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Typical dish of the Sincelejo’s gastronomy, it’s made with ñame (tuber), cheese, cabezona onion, garlic, oil, whey and salt. It’s usually eaten with white rice.
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Yucca cake or manioc boliño. It’s a typical fried dish stuffed with seasoned ground beef, costeño cheese or other stuffing. It’s usually eaten at breakfast.
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Accomodations in Sincelejo
Hotel Central
Location: 21st road, # 22-34, 700001, Sincelejo Price: 60 000 COP Hotel that offers rooms with bed linen, air conditioning, TV, fridge, private bathroom (with bath or shower), and free toiletries. It offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. It’s located 20 minutes from Las Brujas airport.
Hotel Comercial
Location: 19th road # 23-30, 700001, Sincelejo Price: 70 380 COP Hotel located 20.5052 miles (33 km.) from Coveñas and Tolu. It offers rooms with air conditioning, TV and private bathroom. It also has a 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi.
Important dates in Sincelejo
Festivities of corralejas
Third week of january
Bull-fighting event that takes place in the Plaza de los Toros and in the streets of the city. Also, they organize events such as the beauty contest, the fandangueras parade and the Veintenerito parade, in which the children ride wooden horses. Troupes and folk groups also parade.
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FAQs
What is an M-Ticket?
An M-Ticket is the virtual replacement of your bus ticket printout. An M-Ticket is an SMS that’s sent to your registered mobile number the moment you have successfully booked a bus ticket on the official website of redBus. The M-Ticket will basically contain details of your bus ticket such as timing, pick-up and drop-off points, vehicle registration number, PNR, and TIN numbers as well. The M-Ticket procedure has been an eco-friendly initiative employed by redBus to help reduce the amount of paper being used.
Do I need to make an account on the redBus website to book a bus?
No, you do not need to make an account with redBus to book a ticket. But, it is advisable to make an account to help speed up the booking process the next time you need to book a bus ticket. redBus offers a number of discounts and offers as well and you can easily avail these offers if you are registered with redBus.
How do I book my bus ticket at Sincelejo (Suc)?
You can either visit the bus operator counter of your choice or you can visit the official website of redBus. The user-friendly and interactive website offers a step-by-step process of booking a bus ticket in a matter of minutes. The site offers a lot of useful information such as bus timings, fares, pick-up and drop-off points, and much more.
Is it safe to use my debit or credit card to book a ticket on the redBus website?
redBus has invested a lot to ensure that their customers are protected at all times and not just during their journey. redBus hosts a secure platform where transactions can be made safely. With over 180 million satisfied users, history should tell you exactly how secure it is to make a payment through the redBus website or app.