With its beautifully crafted interior and spacious, airy garden overlooked by a towering banana tree, El Fuerte really is a highlight of Mompós. Try the excellent pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven, one of its lovingly prepared pasta dishes or the excellent gazpacho. Come in good time to ensure you get an outdoor table.
El Fuerte San Anselmo
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