Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Museum type :
Art and Civilizations

Established in :
December 17, 1830

Holidays :
Sunday

Visiting Hours :
Daily 9.30 to 6.30pm

Contact No :
(57) 54 332994

Location :
Santa Marta , Colombia

Display Objects :

La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino (Spanish for Quinta of Saint Peter of Alexandria) is a hacienda or Quinta built in the 17th Century, famous for being the death place of Simon Bolivar on December 17, 1830, during this time the estate produced rum, honey and panela. The hacienda is located in the corregimiento of Mamatoco within the tourist district of Santa Marta near the Caribbean sea in northern Colombia. Nowadays functions as a tourist site, museum and historical landmark.




Description :

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is a historical landmark located in the city of Santa Marta, Colombia. It is most famously known for being the place where the Venezuelan leader Simón Bolívar spent his final days before his death in 1830. The Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino was originally a sugar plantation, and it was bought by Bolívar in 1819. He used it as a refuge from his political struggles and as a place to relax and enjoy nature. In 1830, Bolívar decided to spend his final days there, and it was during this time that he wrote his last will and testament.

After his death, the Quinta became a symbol of his legacy, and it was declared a national monument in 1842. Today, the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is a tourist attraction, and it is open to the public. Visitors can explore the grounds, which include a museum, a botanical garden, and a colonial-style house. There is also a mausoleum where Bolívar's body is buried. Every year, there is a special ceremony held at the Quinta to commemorate Bolívar's death. It is a popular destination for both locals and visitors, and it serves as a reminder of the great leader's legacy.