Montería is a municipality and city located in Northern Colombia and
is the capital of the Department of Córdoba. The city is located 50 km
(31 mi) away from the Caribbean sea, by the Sinú River. The city and
region are famous for their distinct cultural heritages, which include a blend
of indigenous Zenú Indians, African descendants, colonial Spanish descendants,
and more recently, Arab immigrants. The city is home to the Sombrero Vueltiao,
a national symbol; and is the home of Porro folklore music. The city has an
inland seaport connected to the Caribbean Sea by the Sinú River
