Liliana Villarreal will be the Colombian in charge of leading the landing of Artemis II after its lunar mission, which is scheduled for February. Credit: NASA Kennedy, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrNASA is preparing for one of the most significant milestones of 21st-century space exploration, and at this
Informal employment in Colombia and Latin America in 2025 continues to be the main obstacle to improving citizens’ living conditions. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Labor informality in Latin America has become entrenched in 2025 as a drag that slows improvements in living conditions acr
Colombia positions itself for the first time as the number one tourist destination in South America, thanks to the high influx of tourists during 2025. Credit: Mabacam, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrFor the first time, Colombia has positioned itself as the number one destination in South America after rec
A poll in Colombia validates the victory of the ruling party candidate Ivan Cepeda in the presidential elections with an 8-point lead. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The latest poll by the firm Gad3, released in Colombia yesterday, Sunday, and conducted for local media outlets RCN and La
Family clans dominate local politics in some regions of Colombia, where political power often revolves around a single surname. Credit: Leon Hernandez/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Family clans play a pivotal role in Colombian politics, with entire regions often dominated by powerful patrilineal groups tied to pol
Colombian women are known for their personal care; for this reason, many of them have beauty secrets they put into practice to stay radiant. Credit: Jorge Larios, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Colombian women are among the most beautiful women in the world. They have always been known for their dedication to perso
Colombia is the rainiest country in the world, and in some regions of the country, such as the Pacific coast, it rains almost all year round. Credit: AP / Colombia OneColombia is often identified as the rainiest country in the world when rainfall is averaged on a national scale. Its equatorial locat
Colombian President Gustavo Petro canceled his participation in the Davos forum to prioritize preparations for his meeting with Trump. Credit: Ovidio González / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced the cancellation of his anticipated trip to the World Economic F
The Colombian Amazon is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Exploring and discovering this region is an unforgettable experience. Credit: Josefordonez / CC BY-SA 4.0The Colombian Amazon is one of the most fascinating and biodiverse destinations in the world. Located in the southernmost p
In November 1967, a breakfast turned deadly in Chiquinquira, as the bread eaten by the townsfolk resulted in Colombia’s worst mass poisoning. Credit: Petruss – CC-BY-3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. On a Saturday morning in November 1967, breakfast turned deadly in Chiquinquira, a central Colombian munici
Viche is a traditional alcoholic drink from Colombia’s Pacific coast. This sugarcane-based drink is very common at festivities.Viche is an ancestral drink originating from Colombia’s Pacific region, traditionally crafted by the Afro-descendant communities of the area. Considered an elixir with medic
With its majestic mountains, lush jungles and Caribbean coasts, Colombia stands as the third most beautiful country in the world according to Forbes. Credit: Victor Cohen / ColombiaOneColombia’s beauty has once again taken center stage, with Forbes ranking it as the third most beautiful country in t
The typical dishes of Colombia’s Santander department are among the most notable in the country, with mute being particularly representative. Credit: Public DomainThe gastronomy of the Santander department, located in the heart of the Andes Mountains in north-central Colombia, stands out for its fla
Bambuco, a cherished and indigenous musical genre, finds its origins in the heart of Colombia’s Andean region. Credit: Politecnico Grancolombiano / CC BY-NC 2.0Bambuco is revered as one of the most emblematic music genres in Colombia.Bambuco is characterized by its distinctive binary rhythm and its
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
Sisters Diana, Kelly, and Paola Garcia are taking Colombian folklore to Connecticut with their Ballet de las Americas. Credit: Ballet Folklórico de las Américas and Paola Garcia courtesyFor Colombian sisters Diana, Kelly, and Paola Garcia, dance is a way of staying close to home — even while living
Los Perez is a small town in northern of Colombia where nearly all the inhabitants hold the surname Perez. Credit: Sampues, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.Perez is a very common surname in Spanish-speaking countries, including Colombia. However, in this South American nation, there is a unique place close
Green plantain is a staple of Colombia’s Caribbean coast cuisine and is enjoyed in many forms at any time of day. Credit: Menyea, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn Colombian cuisine, few ingredients are as versatile, beloved, and representative as green plantain. Although it is consumed throughout
Traditional dishes from Colombia’s Vichada department are influenced by the culture of the Llanos, with piranha being particularly popular. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia One.The department of Vichada, located in Colombia’s Eastern Plains region, is a land of vast open spaces, mighty rivers, and im
Just three hours from Medellin lies Betania, the town considered the Machu Picchu of Colombia, thanks to its landscapes and similar architecture. Credit: Arely Vargas, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrIn southwestern Antioquia, among mountains covered with coffee plantations and winding roads that lead to na
In Colombia, there are several lesser-known tourist spots that are worth exploring, such as the iconic Pink Sea. Credit: Carlos Bustamante Restrepo / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0Colombia, a country rich in tourist attractions, offers a diverse range of destinations that captivate its visitors. While many places
The Colombian flag traces its origins to the ‘Venezuelan Banner’, a flag designed in 1806 by Francisco Miranda, a Venezuelan independentist. Credit : Victor Cohen/ColombiaOneWhen observing South American flags, one cannot help but notice the striking resemblance between the Colombian flag and those
Based in Barranquilla, Heladeria Americana is Colombia’s first ice cream shop. It was established by a Greek immigrant in the 1930s. Credit: Greek Reporter Courtesy Heladeria Americana is the first-ever ice cream shop to operate in Colombia. Based in the coastal city of Barranquilla, the iconic esta
Within the Santander department, a remote Colombian cult pledges its future to a figure who claims to be a reincarnation of Jesus. Credit: Lon&Queta – CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 via Flickr. Deep within the thickets of the Santander department, a remote Colombian cult pledges its future to a figure who claims t
