Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, Stronger than Katrina, Hits Jamaica

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, Stronger than Katrina, Hits Jamaica

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Credit: pxhere-public-domainHurricane Melissa, which exploded into an extremely dangerous Category 5 cyclone as it moved across the Caribbean, made landfall on Jamaica on Tuesday, bringing catastrophic winds, storm surge, and prolonged to

Oxford Economics Downplays the Impact of Ending US Aid to Colombia

Oxford Economics Downplays the Impact of Ending US Aid to Colombia

Oxford Economics suggests that the end of U.S. economic aid to Colombia would have a limited impact, but warns of longer-term consequences. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One.A new analysis by the British consulting firm Oxford Economics has brought to the table the potential effects of a hypotheti

Surreal Lagoon Perfectly Mirrors Colombia’s Shape

Surreal Lagoon Perfectly Mirrors Colombia’s Shape

Lomalinda lagoon in Meta, Colombia, resembles the country’s map and offers unique activities for ecotourism in the region. Credit: X.com/@GobMetaColombia is home to a unique lagoon that resembles the shape of the country’s map. Located in the municipality of Puerto Lleras in the Meta department, the

Goat and Seafood: Typical Dishes from La Guajira, Colombia

Goat and Seafood: Typical Dishes from La Guajira, Colombia

The department of La Guajira has a rich gastronomy, with typical dishes combining local flavors with seafood. Credit: Macuiratours, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons.La Guajira department in Colombia feature some of the most interesting dishes you can find in the country. La Guajira borders the Carib

Tourism in Choco: A Hidden Paradise on Colombia’s Pacific Coast

Tourism in Choco: A Hidden Paradise on Colombia’s Pacific Coast

Choco is an emerging top tourist destination in Colombia thanks to its rich biodiveristy and natural wonders. Credit: Valentina Roldan / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The department of Choco, located in western Colombia, is one of the country’s richest territories in terms of biodiversity. Although it has historic

African Roots of Traditional Colombian Music and Dances

African Roots of Traditional Colombian Music and Dances

Many of Colombia’s traditional music and dances have African roots, with Afro-Colombians preserve their ancestral rhythms to this day. Credit: UNWoman, Ryan Brown /CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The Pacific and Caribbean regions of Colombia are home to traditional music and costumes, many of which have African root

Aracataca, Colombia: The Source of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Genius

Aracataca, Colombia: The Source of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Genius

The town of Aracataca, in Colombia, is where Gabriel Garcia Marquez was inspired to create his fantastic literary Macondo. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The name Aracataca, a small town in Colombia’s Caribbean region, is forever linked to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize i

Colombia’s Most Unique Beauty Pageants

Colombia’s Most Unique Beauty Pageants

Colombia’s beauty pageants celebrate culture with unique themes, from coffee to animals, uniting communities in vibrant festivities. Credit: Colombia One.Colombia’s culture is rich in diverse celebrations that bring together hundreds of people around various themes, including vibrant beauty pageants

13 Colombians Among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action

13 Colombians Among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action

Thirteen Colombians have been recognized among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action list by Sachamama NGO. Credit: Josefordonez / CC BY-SA 4.0Thirteen Colombians have been recognized among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action, a list that honors leaders driving environmental

Caldo de Costilla: How to Prepare Typical Colombian Rib Broth

Caldo de Costilla: How to Prepare Typical Colombian Rib Broth

Here’s how to prepare one of the most delicious Colombian delicacy: The caldo de costilla, also known as rib broth. Credit: Xemenendura / CC BY SA 4.0One of the most beloved dish in Colombia is the caldo de costilla or Colombian rib broth, a hearty and warming soup that graces tables across the coun

Colombian Songs That Were Sampled in Famous International Tracks

Colombian Songs That Were Sampled in Famous International Tracks

The appeal of Colombian music has led several international artists to sample famous Colombian songs in their tracks. Credit: Courtesy of ARC Gloria.Colombia, a country known for its rich music, has produced many hit songs that international artists have gone on to use as samples. A sample is a port

Narcos vs. Pablo Escobar, the Drug Lord: Which Series Reigns Supreme?

Narcos vs. Pablo Escobar, the Drug Lord: Which Series Reigns Supreme?

‘Narcos’ and ‘Pablo Escobar, the Drug Lord’ are two series with distinct styles that trace the life of the infamous Colombian drug lord. Credit: A.P. / Colombia OnePablo Escobar is one of the most controversial yet fascinating figures in Colombia’s recent history. Although the former leader of the M

San Rafael, Colombia: A Natural Paradise of Rivers and Pools

San Rafael, Colombia: A Natural Paradise of Rivers and Pools

San Rafael is a tourist town in Colombia located in the department of Antioquia. Its main attraction is its natural pools. Credit: Ivan Erre Jota, CC BY-SA 2.0 / FlickrLocated in the eastern part of Colombia’s Antioquia department, the town of San Rafael has become an increasingly popular tourist de