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
The Colombian influencer Camilo Cifuentes is changing the lives of street vendors in Manizales, Colombia, through his altruistic actions. Credit: Colombia OneCamilo Cifuentes, a Colombian influencer dedicated to altruistic work, has transformed the lives of numerous street sellers in Manizales, Colo
Latin America holds most of the world’s lithium reserves, a key and coveted resource for the energy transition. Credit: Dimitry B. / CC BY 2.0Latin America holds the world’s largest lithium reserves. The “lithium triangle,” consisting of Argentina, Chile and Bolivia, possesses 68% of the primary glo
In an unprecedented political move, Colombia’s governors and mayors formed a unified front, defying President Petro’s economic emergency. Credit: FND In an unprecedented political move, Colombia’s governors and mayors have formed a unified front to defy President Gustavo Petro, announcing they will
Following the capture of Nicolas Maduro, efforts are underway in Colombia to seek unity among different guerrilla groups. Credit: @FARCEP_ – X.com.The recent call to unify illegal armed groups in Colombia, publicly launched by guerrilla leader Iván Mordisco, has sparked an intense political and secu
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced a drop in gasoline prices following controversy over the growing public deficit. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced yesterday that his government will begin reducing the price of gasoline after having settled a
Although Colombia does not have weather seasons, there are destinations with snow that can be visited by nationals and foreigners. Credit: AP / Colombia One Colombia, known for its rich biodiversity and varied climates, has destinations where snow graces the landscape, offering a unique spectacle. T
The thickness of the Colombian ajiaco is one of its main traits, and there’s a grandmothers’ trick to make it happen. Credit: Victor Cohen / ColombiaOneFew dishes embody as much history, flavor, and national pride as ajiaco, a thick, comforting soup that stands as the culinary emblem of Bogota and a
Cali is the best city in Colombia for birdwatching with over 500 recorded species that are not easily found in other regions of the country. Credit: gabovinasco1 / CC BY NC 4.0 / FlickrCali, the capital of salsa, is also known as a birdwatching paradise in Colombia. In November 2024, Cali was named
Controversy continues in Colombia over the 23% increase in the minimum wage and the desire to regulate subsidized housing prices. Credit: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The increase in Colombia’s minimum wage for 2026 has generated one of the most intense economic controversies at
The Colombian teacher Joshue Castellanos Paternina is among the top 10 in the world in the Global Teacher Prize. Credit: DFID UK, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons.Colombia shines once again on the international stage in the field of education. Professor Joshue Castellanos Paternina has been selected am
Latin America is building world-class public transport, and Colombia is still catching up. Credit: Metro BogotaPublic transportation has become one of the main indicators of urban development in Latin America; however, Colombia lags a bit behind. In a region marked by rapid urban expansion, chronic
