The town of Mahates was founded in 1533 by Pedro de Heredia
after founding Cartagena de Indias. In 1538 is given in encomienda to his son, Antonio
de Heredia who transfer the property to Luis Pelo de Águila who finally erected
the parish. Due to its rapid increase on population Mahates quickly became a
village and political chiefdom of the municipality and First Instance Court
until the end of the 19th century.
In 1650 the Canal del Dique was built and Mahates became an
obliged pass for commercial routes passing by the area. Through the history of
Colombia Mahates
