Vijes, the Colombian Town Where It Never Rains

Vijes, the Colombian Town Where It Never Rains

Vijes, Valle del Cauca, is a town in Colombia that lives with almost no rain, experiencing rainfall only a few times a year. Credit: Mayor’s Office of Vijes, Valle del CaucaJust one hour from Cali, in southwestern Colombia, lies Vijes, one of the oldest towns in the country that lives with almost no

EU Will Monitor Colombia’s 2026 Presidential Elections

EU Will Monitor Colombia’s 2026 Presidential Elections

The EU will deploy an Election Observation Mission to monitor the 2026 congressional and presidential elections in Colombia. Credit: Cancilleria de Colombia. The European Union (EU) will deploy an Election Observation Mission to Colombia for the second time in history, to monitor the 2026 congressio

BTS Announces Two Concerts in Colombia

BTS Announces Two Concerts in Colombia

K-Pop supergroup BTS has announced two concerts in Bogota, Colombia, as part of the band’s World Tour. The concerts in Bogota’s El Campin. Credit: Ajeong – CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. K-Pop supergroup BTS has announced two concerts in Bogota, Colombia, as part of the band’s World Tour. The conc

Outlook for the Dollar’s Price in Colombia After Its 2025 Decline

Outlook for the Dollar’s Price in Colombia After Its 2025 Decline

After a strong appreciation of the peso against the dollar in 2025, analysts expect little change in the price of the U.S. currency in Colombia. Credit: Carlos Santibañez, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.The year 2026 begins with analysts and economists closely watching the evolution of the dollar price against the

It’s Colombia, Not Columbia, All Right?

It’s Colombia, Not Columbia, All Right?

“Colombia” is often misspelled or confused with “Columbia” by Americans and other English speakers. But where does this confusion come from? Credit: Duncan Cumming / CC BY-NC 2.0As an English speaker, you may have misspelled “Colombia” as “Columbia.” This common mistake, which includes only a one-le

Guainia, Colombia’s Ornamental Fish Capital

Guainia, Colombia’s Ornamental Fish Capital

Guainia, a department in Colombia, is considered the world capital of the controversial ornamental fish trade, known for its rare species. Credit: Gicaman / CC BY-SA 4.0Colombia’s Guainia department is considered the capital of ornamental fish. Located in the Amazon region, Guainia—meaning Land of M

Latin America’s Cleanest Neighborhood is in Bogota, Colombia

Latin America’s Cleanest Neighborhood is in Bogota, Colombia

The El Regalo neighborhood in Bogota, Colombia, has been recognized as the cleanest in Latin America for its waste management initiatives. Credit: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 3.0 / WikimediaColombia is home to the cleanest neighborhood in Latin America. El Regalo, a neighborhood located in Bosa

Informal Work in Colombia: The Jobs of Those Struggling Daily

Informal Work in Colombia: The Jobs of Those Struggling Daily

Informal work in Colombia is an alternative for many families seeking to cope with unemployment and lack of opportunities. Credit: Colombia OneInformal work is a reality that affects millions of Colombians and is characterized by the lack of formal employment contracts, limited access to social secu

Petro Insists on the Creation of ‘La Gran Colombia’

Petro Insists on the Creation of ‘La Gran Colombia’

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has renewed his call for the reconstruction of “La Gran Colombia,” through a popular constituent vote. Credit: Cesar Carrión/Presidencia de la República vía Flickr. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has renewed his call for the reconstruction of “La Gran Colombia,”

How to Register and Vote in Colombia’s 2026 Elections from the US

How to Register and Vote in Colombia’s 2026 Elections from the US

If you’re a Colombian citizen living in the U.S. wishing to vote in Colombia’s 2026 elections, here’s what to know about registering. Credit: Josep Freixes / Colombia OneColombian citizens living in the United States who wish to vote in Colombia’s upcoming national elections must register their ID c

Colombia Aims to Rein in Housing Prices by Boosting the Minimum Wage

Colombia Aims to Rein in Housing Prices by Boosting the Minimum Wage

Colombia is preparing a decree to deindex the price of subsidized housing, avoiding the effects of the 23% increase in the minimum wage. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The Colombian government is facing a dilemma that will shape the political pulse in the coming months on the economic fr

Rhodium, World’s Most Expensive Metal, Found in Colombia

Rhodium, World’s Most Expensive Metal, Found in Colombia

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

Key Elections in Latin America in 2026, from Colombia to Brazil

Key Elections in Latin America in 2026, from Colombia to Brazil

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

Discover the Best International Schools in Colombia

Discover the Best International Schools in Colombia

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

Mompox Filigree: Colombia’s Artistic Heritage

Mompox Filigree: Colombia’s Artistic Heritage

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

What Do Colombians Eat for Breakfast?

What Do Colombians Eat for Breakfast?

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

Colombian Salsa Songs That Transcend Generations

Colombian Salsa Songs That Transcend Generations

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