San Jacinto is a town and municipality located in the
Bolívar Department, northern
Colombia
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The
San Jacinto archaeological site is located near the town.
Culture
San Jacinto is the most important town in northern Colombia for local, traditional woven textiles such as hammocks and clothing as well as handicrafts. The town the birthplace of musician
Adolfo Pacheco,
and of the
Latin Grammy Award winner
cumbia group
Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto.
References
Municipalities of Bolívar Department
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