Rhodium, the world’s most expensive metal, is found in Colombia, although in small quantities, mainly in the department of Choco. Credit: Rhagchem / CC BY-SA 4.0Rhodium, the most expensive metal in the world, is found, albeit in small quantities, in Colombia. The price of this mineral on the interna
Colombia, the US, and Venezuela are reportedly planning a joint military operation against the ELN in Venezuelan territory. Credit: Brasil de Fato, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.Colombia, the United States, and Venezuela are reportedly finalizing preparations for an unprecedented military operation targe
2026 will be a politically decisive year for Latin America: Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Haiti, and Costa Rica will hold presidential elections. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Latin America enters 2026 with elections that could redefine the region’s political direction in a context of low gro
The best international schools in Colombia are mainly located in Bogota but options are also available in major regional cities. Ministry of Education /CC BY SA 3.0 / Wikipedia CommonsWhile Colombia’s public education system is often ranked above average within the South American context, it still f
In Mompox, Colombia, local craftsmen have developed an art that they have now preserved for centuries: filigree. Credit: Juan Camilo Perez / Colombia OneMompox, Colombia, is the birthplace of the filigree. This crafting technique has its roots in the Spanish conquest of Colombia, especially in Mompo
Colombia’s regional breakfasts are not just meals; they are cultural experiences that reflect the diverse history and geography of the nation. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneColombian breakfasts are as diverse as the country’s landscapes, varying from region to region but always characterized by
From Joe Arroyo to Guayacan Orquesta, discover some of the greatest Colombian salsa songs of all time. Credit: Juan Camilo Perez / Colombia OneSalsa is one of the most prominent musical genres worldwide with Colombia having produced some of the genre’s most iconic songs. Through artists like Joe Arr
Disocver the greatest hits of Colombia’s regional popular music, a genre that has gained significant global recognition in recent years.Credit: Corfecali, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia’s regional popular music has established itself as one of the country’s most listened to and representative genr
Colombian popular music star Yeison Jimenez reportedly died this afternoon in an airplane crash in Colombia. Credit: Ingelie / CC BY SA 4.0Colombian popular music star Yeison Jimenez reportedly died this afternoon in an airplane crash.The charter aircraft transporting Jimenez and his band took off f
A new orchid species, Epidendrum juaicaense, was discovered in Colombia. Learn about this purple and green flower. Credit: Gobernación de Cundinamarca.A new flower bloomed into scientific recognition with a new orchid species discovered in Colombia. The Epidendrum juaicaense made its debut in scient
Abelardo De La Espriella would defeat Ivan Cepeda in a presidential runoff in Colombia’s 2026 election, according to a new AtlasIntel poll. Credit: Caracol Radio and Colombian Senate.Right-wing political outsider Abelardo De La Espriella would defeat left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda in a hypothetical p
Francy Barahona is a Colombian professional salsa dancer and director of a salsa academy in Paris, shares a journey full of challenges. Credit: Courstesy of Francy BarahonaColombian salsa champion Francy Barahona has gone through a challenging journey that led her to direct CaliSabor, a prominent sa
In the history of 19th-century South America, few figures match the defiance of Ana Maria Martinez de Nisser, known today as the “Colombian Mulan.” Credit: Radio Nacional de Colombia. In the history of 19th-century South America, few figures match the defiance of Ana Maria Martinez de Nisser, known
Frenessi is the only restaurant that offers a virtual reality experience in Colombia. This restaurant is located in the city of Bogota. Credit: Frenessi Univiverse / Instagram In Bogota, Colombia, there’s a sensory experience that goes far beyond food: It’s called Frenessi, the first and only virtua
In Colombia, you can find the world’s second replica of Noah’s Ark, located in Tauramena, Casanare, inside the Tierra de Dios Park. Credit: Arca de Noe Colombia / InstagramTauramena, Colombia, known as the “city of avocado”, is also home to the only replica of Noah’s Ark in Latin America, a monument
Colombians have mastered the art of partying, as well as the use of homemade remedies to cure the effects of hangovers. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One.Colombians, known for elevating the art of partying and celebration to its highest expression, have also mastered the art of curing a hangover.
Donald Trump calls the people of Colombia “great and incredible” amid diplomatic rapprochement with Gustavo Petro. Credit: Gage Skidmore / CC BY SA 2.0U.S. President Donald Trump praised the people of Colombia as “great” and “incredible” amid a sudden diplomatic détente with Colombian President Gust
Cartagena de Indias’ VisitCartagena platform launched to help tourists plan trips like a local in Colombia’s pearl of the Caribbean. Credit: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 4.0.Cartagena de Indias, Colombia’s most visited city in the Caribbean, recently rolled out a new online travel helper with the launc
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is set to meet Trump at the White House during his first visit to the U.S. next February. Credit: The White House –Presidencia Colombia.Colombian President Gustavo Petro is set to visit the White House for the first time in the first week of February. The confirmati
A woman in Cartagena, Colombia, gave birth in the middle of traffic in a taxi while being taken to the hospital. Credit: Neogranadino, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrAn event as unexpected as it was moving marked the beginning of 2026 in Colombia: A woman in Cartagena gave birth inside a taxi while being rushed
Vivi’s is one of the most cherished Colombian food spots in LA, led by Viviana Enriquez and her cuisine inherited from her grandma. Credit: Silvia Nittoli / Colombia OneIf you’ve ever searched for a Colombian food spot in LA, Vivi’s is the place for you. Founded by Viviana Enriquez, a Colombian from
Medellin is on the list of must-visit destinations in Colombia for 2026, according to National Geographic, thanks to its vibrant culture. Credit: Ben Bowes, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrMedellin, Colombia, is once again on the international tourism radar. The city has been included on National Geographic’s lis
The history of the United States military and political interventions in Colombia is changing to a strategy of economic and naval pressure. Credit: Chuck Holton – CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 via Flickr.The history of the United States military and political interventions in Colombia is defined by a transition f
Gustavo Petro revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump admitted a military operation against Colombia was being planned before their call. Credit: Joel Gonzalez – Presidencia de ColombiaColombian President Gustavo Petro revealed in an exclusive interview with Spanish outlet El Pais that United Stat
