Leonet Matiz Espinoza (April 1, 1917 – October 24, 1998) was a Colombian photographer, caricaturist , newspaper publisher, painter and gallery owner.
38-644: Aracataca (colloquially sometimes referred to as " Cataca ") is a town and municipality and town located in the Department of Magdalena , in Colombia 's Caribbean Region . Aracataca is a river town founded in 1885. The town stands beside a small river of the same name, the Aracataca river, that flows from the nearby Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range into the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta ,
76-619: A municipal council ( concejo municipal ), both of which are elected by popular vote for four-year periods. Some departments have subdivisions above the level of municipalities, commonly known as provinces . The indigenous territories are at the third level of administrative division in Colombia, as are the municipalities. Indigenous territories are created by agreement between the government and indigenous communities. In cases where indigenous territories cover more than one department or municipality, local governments jointly administer them with
114-531: A Death Foretold” (1981), and “Love in the Time of Cholera” (1985). He popularized the literary style known as magic realism, blending magical elements with otherwise ordinary situations. García Márquez’s legacy endures as the most-translated Spanish-language author. Upon his death in April 2014, he was hailed by the president of Colombia as “the greatest Colombian who ever lived". B Leo Matiz Leo Matiz (1917–1998)
152-579: A cultural week, The Festival of the Unedited Song ( Festival de la Canción Inédita ), The municipality's anniversary in April and the River Festival ( Festival del Río ). The Fiestas Patronales which consist of large outdoor concerts and semi bullfights this year is being held from 15 July till the 24th. Tourism in Aracataca is growing, but still at a low level. The most famous attraction is the house in which Gabriel García Márquez grew up, now
190-536: A gangster-style mustache, Matiz photographed notable figures such as Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Louis Armstrong. His work appeared in publications like Life , Reader’s Digest , and Harper Magazine . Despite losing an eye due to a robbery, Matiz continued photographing with an eye patch until his death in Bogotá in 1998. The Foundation Leo Matiz was established to preserve his legacy Antonio Jaramillo Antonio Jaramillo, affectionately known as “El Perro Negro”,
228-430: A governor ( gobernador ) and an Assembly ( Asamblea Departamental ), elected by popular vote for a four-year period. The governor cannot be re-elected in consecutive periods. Departments are country subdivisions and are granted a certain degree of autonomy. Departments are formed by a grouping of municipalities ( municipios , sing. municipio ). Municipal government is headed by mayor ( alcalde ) and administered by
266-616: A lagoon of the Caribbean Sea . Aracataca is 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of the Department capital Santa Marta . The town is best known as the birthplace of Nobel literature laureate Gabriel García Márquez . The municipality borders to the north with the municipalities of Zona Bananera , Santa Marta and Cienaga , to the east with the Cesar Department , to the south with the municipality of Fundación , and to
304-512: A museum dedicated to García Márquez and his literary legacy. Visitors can explore the house and learn about the author's early life, his connections to Aracataca, and the influences that shaped his writing. The museum provides a glimpse into García Márquez's upbringing and the magical realism that permeates his novels, making it a must-visit destination for fans of his work and literature enthusiasts alike. 5. Melquiades Tombstone: In Gabriel García Márquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude," Melquiades
342-530: A statue of Simón Bolívar, the prominent leader in the South American independence movement, as is common in many towns and cities throughout Colombia and other Latin American countries. The park hosts a coffee shop, a playground, and is surrounded by the central church, billiards' establishments and stores. 3. García Márquez House Museum: The García Márquez House Museum, located in Aracataca, Colombia,
380-605: Is a historic site located in Aracataca, Colombia. This house holds significance as it is where Gabriel García Márquez, the Nobel Prize-winning author, spent part of his childhood. García Márquez often referenced this house in his works, including his masterpiece "One Hundred Years of Solitude," where it served as inspiration for the Buendía family home. Today, the Casa del Telegrafista has been restored and transformed into
418-477: Is a mysterious and enigmatic character who plays a pivotal role in the story. Melquiades is depicted as a wandering gypsy and a bringer of knowledge and mysticism to the town of Macondo. His presence is felt throughout the narrative, even after his death, as his writings and inventions continue to influence the characters and events in the story. Because Melquiades was the first person to die in Macondo, to increase
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#1732783774706456-464: Is a significant cultural landmark dedicated to honoring the life and work of Gabriel García Márquez, one of Latin America's most celebrated authors. The museum is housed in the author's childhood home, where he spent his early years and was deeply influenced by the stories, people, and landscapes of the region. Visitors to the museum can explore the rooms of the house, which have been preserved to reflect
494-497: Is mostly done informally, especially along the main highway to Santa Marta where large lines of stands selling beach towels are placed. There are several companies that offer inter-municipal and inter-departmental transportation on medium-size buses, minivans and taxi cabs. Most tourists and locals use Berlinas del Fonce which has busses leaving the Santa Marta terminal every 30 minutes between 5am and 6pm. $ 9.000 p.p. From
532-431: Is widely recognized as one of the greatest and most influential authors of the 20th century. With works like: Love in the Time of Cholera, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Chronicle of a death Foretold, "Gabito" not only excelled in storytelling, he was a master of conveying perspective, love, and identity. Born in Aracataca in 1927 as grandson of the great Colonel Nicolas Marquez, he witnessed quintessential events since he
570-520: The Bogotá gallery. Matiz was known for his sense of style including a thick slightly long hair, colored jackets, and gangster style mustache. He had a robust laugh and carried his caricatures and drawings in a folder. He was at the center of the bohemian intellectualism of Bogotá , Caracas , Mexico City and other Latin American capital centers. He photographed Frida Kahlo , Diego Rivera , Esther Williams , Janice Logan , David Alfaro Siqueiros ,
608-458: The administrative divisions of Colombia . As of 2024 , the unitary republic is made up of thirty-two departments. Each department has a governor and an assembly , elected by popular vote for a four-year period. Colombia is a unitary republic made up of thirty-two administrative divisions referred to as departments ( Spanish : departamentos , sing. departamento ) and one Capital District ( Distrito Capital ). Each department has
646-1319: The states of Colombia into departments, with the state presidents renamed as governors. The states formed the following original departments: [REDACTED] Amazonas [REDACTED] Antioquia [REDACTED] Arauca [REDACTED] Atlántico [REDACTED] Bolívar [REDACTED] Boyacá [REDACTED] Caldas [REDACTED] Caquetá [REDACTED] Casanare [REDACTED] Cauca [REDACTED] Cesar [REDACTED] Chocó [REDACTED] Córdoba [REDACTED] Cundinamarca [REDACTED] Guainía [REDACTED] Guaviare [REDACTED] Huila [REDACTED] La Guajira [REDACTED] Magdalena [REDACTED] Meta [REDACTED] Nariño [REDACTED] N. Santander [REDACTED] Putumayo [REDACTED] Quindío [REDACTED] Risaralda [REDACTED] San Andrés [REDACTED] Santander [REDACTED] Sucre [REDACTED] Tolima [REDACTED] Valle del Cauca [REDACTED] Vaupés [REDACTED] Vichada Capital district: [REDACTED] Bogotá Leo Matiz Matiz
684-558: The Casa Museo (Museum House). Another museum, Casa del Telegrafista , is also popular. In addition, the recently renovated train station will serve as an exhibition hall for photographs by Leo Matiz , a native of Aracataca. 1. Aracataca Train Station : The Aracataca Train Station holds significant cultural and historical importance, particularly because Gabriel García Márquez wrote about it in his novels and visited many times when he
722-606: The Cesar Department and turns south towards the Colombian Andean Region . The railway no longer works for public transportation, it is used almost exclusively to transport coal from the region of La Loma Calentura in the Cesar Department to the Port of Santa Marta . Gabriel Garcia Marquez Gabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez, affectionately known as Gabo or Gabito throughout Latin America,
760-481: The artists Gustave Doré , George Grozt, Nadar and Guadalupe Posada. He was a photographer for Asi, Life, Reader's Digest, Harper Magazine, Look and Norte. He had a high profile and intense dispute with David Alfaro Siqueiros . Later in life, Matiz lost an eye after a robber hit him with a wooden stick and tried to steal his camera and bicycle. He continued photographing with an eye patch. Matiz died in Bogotá , Colombia , on October 24, 1998. The Foundation Leo Matiz
798-521: The dissolution of Gran Colombia in 1826 by the Revolution of the Morrocoyes ( La Cosiata ), New Granada kept its 17 provinces. In 1832 the provinces of Vélez and Barbacoas were created, and in 1835 those of Buenaventura and Pasto were added. In 1843 those of Cauca, Mompós and Túquerres were created. At this time the cantons ( cantones ) and parish districts were created, which provided the basis for
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#1732783774706836-423: The first castings of María Félix , Luis Buñuel , Marc Chagall , Louis Armstrong , Álvaro Mutis , Pablo Neruda , Walt Disney , Enrique Santos Montejo, “Calibán”, Lucho Bermúdez , Agustín Lara , Gabriel Figueroa , Esther Fernandez, José Clemente Orozco , Mario Moreno Cantinflas , and Dolores del Río . He was influenced by Mexican cinema, geography, architecture, history, muralism , and history as well as
874-445: The functions of INCORA, one of the most important being to declare which territories will acquire the status of indigenous protection and what extension of existing ones will be allowed. Decree 2164 of 1995 interprets Law 160 of 1994, providing, among other things, a legal definition of indigenous territories. Indigenous territories in Colombia are mostly in the departments of Amazonas, Cauca, La Guajira, Guaviare, and Vaupés. When it
912-720: The indigenous councils, as set out in Articles 329 and 330 of the Colombian Constitution of 1991 . Also indigenous territories may achieve local autonomy if they meet the requirements of the law. Article 329 of the 1991 constitution recognizes the collective indigenous ownership of indigenous territories and repeats that are inalienable. Law 160 of 1994 created the National System of Agrarian Reform and Rural Development Campesino, and replaced Law 135 of 1961 on Agrarian Social Reform; it establishes and sets out
950-543: The new constitution of 1853 introduced federalism, which lead to the consolidation of provinces into states. By 1858 this process was complete, with a resulting eight federal states: Panamá was formed in 1855, Antioquia in 1856, Santander in May 1857, and Bolívar, Boyacá, Cauca, Cundinamarca and Magdalena were formed in June 1858. 1861 saw the creation of the final federal state of Tolima. The Colombian Constitution of 1886 converted
988-436: The period when García Márquez lived there. Exhibits include personal belongings, photographs, manuscripts, and other memorabilia associated with the author's life and literary career. The museum offers insight into García Márquez's upbringing and the real-life experiences that inspired his iconic novels, including "One Hundred Years of Solitude. 4. Casa del Telegrafista: The Casa del Telegrafista, or Telegraph Operator's House,
1026-470: The present-day municipalities. By 1853 the number of provinces had increased to thirty-six, namely:Antioquia, Azuero, Barbacoas, Bogotá, Buenaventura, Cartagena, Casanare, Cauca, Chiriquí, Chocó, Córdova, Cundinamarca, García Rovira, Mariquita, Medellín, Mompós, Neiva, Ocaña, Pamplona, Panamá, Pasto, Popayán, Riohacha, Sabanilla, Santa Marta, Santander, Socorro, Soto, Tequendama, Tunja, Tundama, Túquerres, Valle de Upar, Veraguas, Vélez and Zipaquirá. However,
1064-663: The sense of belonging for the local townspeople related to the legacy of Garcia Marquez, it was decided to erect a tombstone to this 'greatest benefactor of Macondo'. Aracataca contains 13 veredas : Aracataca has 3 caseríos : The town of Aracataca has 33 Barrios: La Esperanza, La esmeralda, Zacapita, 2 de febrero, 20 de Julio, Ayacucho, Nariño, Loma Fresca, 7 de Agosto, El Carmen, Cataquita, Macondo, El Suiche, El Pradito, 11 de Noviembre, 7 de Abril, Ciudadela macondo, San José, Base, Marujita, Las delicias, Centro, Boston, El Porvenir, 1 de Mayo, Galán, San Martín, Bello Horizonte, Raíces, Macondo, Villa del Río I y II. Gabriel Garcia Marquez
1102-453: The transportation office in Aracataca you can get almost everywhere using a ciclotaxi for just $ 1.000 p.p. The rivers are not navigable and there are a few small rudimentary airfields used by small aircraft for agricultural fumigation. The municipality and town are crossed by the Highway 45 that extends from Santa Marta , crosses Aracataca, Fundación , El Copey , Bosconia , Curumani into
1140-494: The west with the municipalities of El Retén and Pueblo Viejo . Aracataca's climate is tropical: warm and humid year-round. Aracataca was founded in 1885. It achieved the status of municipality on 28 April 1915, when it separated from the municipality of Pueblo Viejo . In the late 19th century, companies that would later merge into the United Fruit Company colonized the land and started to cultivate bananas in
1178-792: The wide region. After some decades, the downfall of the company initiated and completed soon after, partly because of the worldwide recession and the war soon after. Aracataca is the inspiration for the fictional town of Macondo in Gabriel García Márquez 's novel One Hundred Years of Solitude . On June 25, 2006, a referendum to rename the town "Aracataca-Macondo" failed due to a low turnout. Aracataca relies heavily on agriculture, mainly producing Oil palm , rice , cotton , sugar cane , common bean , plantain , bananas , yuca , tomato and on livestock raising like cattle, equines, mules, donkeys, domesticated birds , goats and pigs. Commerce represents another form of income and
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1216-551: Was a Colombian musician and composer who left an indelible mark on the folklore of his hometown, Aracataca. His life story is intertwined with the soulful rhythms of Colombian folk music, particularly the guaracha style. Let me share a glimpse of his fascinating journey: Aracatacans celebrate the Roman Catholic tradition of Three Kings on January 6 of every year, Carnivals and the Holy Week between February and March,
1254-585: Was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist. Born on March 6, 1927, in Aracataca, Colombia, he is considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century, particularly in the Spanish language. García Márquez received the 1972 Neustadt International Prize for Literature and the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature. His acclaimed works include “One Hundred Years of Solitude” (1967), which sold over fifty million copies, “Chronicle of
1292-460: Was a Colombian photographer, caricaturist, newspaper publisher, painter, and gallery owner. Born in the small village of Aracataca, Colombia, he shared his hometown with the renowned author Gabriel García Márquez. Matiz traveled extensively, selling caricatures and illustrations to support himself. His gallery hosted the first exhibition of Colombian artist Fernando Botero in 1951. Known for his distinctive style, including long hair, colored jackets, and
1330-482: Was a little baby. He went through unique experiences of life in a way that made Forest Gump look like a nobody. Aracataca was Garcia Marquez's first stomping grounds. His childhood home, now the Casa Museo, and the church where he was baptised are both major tourist attractions. 10°35′37.30″N 74°11′34.11″W / 10.5936944°N 74.1928083°W / 10.5936944; -74.1928083 Departments of Colombia Departments of Colombia refer to
1368-473: Was born in the small village of Aracataca in the Magdalena Department of Colombia to father Tulio Matiz and mother Eva Matiz. His hometown is also the birthplace of Gabriel García Márquez . He travelled widely and sold caricatures and illustrations to earn a living. In 1951, Matiz's gallery hosted the first exhibition of Colombian artist Fernando Botero with a showing of his paintings at
1406-472: Was first established in 1819, The Republic of Gran Colombia had three departments. Venezuela , Cundinamarca (now Colombia) and Quito (now Ecuador). In 1824, the Distrito del Centro (which became Colombia) was divided into five departments and further divided into seventeen provinces. One department, Isthmus Department , consisting of two provinces, later became the sovereign country of Panama . With
1444-417: Was little. The train station is often visited by literature enthusiasts and fans of García Márquez's work, as it's a tangible connection to the setting that shaped his storytelling. While it may not be a bustling transportation hub, its allure lies in its literary significance and its role in preserving the memory of one of Colombia's most celebrated authors. 2. Plaza de Bolivar : This central square features
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