The medieval Coffee Castle is an original tourist attraction in Colombia, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in a medieval atmosphere. Credit: el castillodel cafe col / InstagramIf you’ve ever dreamed of wandering the halls of a medieval castle while sipping a good cup of coffee, Colombia has made
Due to health complications, renowned singer Willie Colon, who revolutionized salsa music alongside Hector Lavoe, died at the age of 75. Credit:MerleEllaPatsy, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The music world woke up to news that has echoed in every corner where salsa is played and danced to with rhythm: Wi
The Lost City of Falan, also known as the Lost City of the English, is a little-known tourist destination in Colombia with a rich history. Credit: Alveart, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrIn Colombia’s town of Falan, Tolima department, lies a little-known but fascinating destination: the Lost City of Falan,
Colombian artist Juan Covelli explores the Atrato River in a defiant technological artwork recognized internationally. Credit: Courtesy of Juan CovelliColombian artist Juan Covelli is internationally recognized for portraying social issues and realities through deep-rooted visual art. His most recen
Throughout history, several Colombian painters have been recognized for their unique styles and the stories they reflect in their works. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneThroughout history, Colombia has been the birthplace of many great artists, among them notable painters who have left a signific
Colombia is an amazing and complex country; these five fun facts can help better understand and appreciate its uniqueness. Colombia Credit : AP / ColombiaOneColombia is a fascinating country, known for the diversity of its people, the richness of its nature and its incredible culture. As in all coun
Colombian culture is represented through the typical dances and costumes of the different regions of Colombia. Credit: Amaury Laporte, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrThe cultural richness of Colombia is expressed not only through its music and festivities but also through the diversity of traditional costumes th
Ash Wednesday is a Christian tradition, deeply rooted in Colombia and Latin America, which follows Carnival and marks the beginning of Lent. Credit: Nelo Mijangos, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr.Carnival has ended. After days of celebration, parades, and music in the streets, the Catholic calendar marks a ch
Throughout the year, Colombia celebrates several cultural events that attract massive attendance, such as the Barranquilla Carnival and the Cali Fair. Credit: BeardyFace, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrEvery year, Colombia celebrates cultural events at different times of the year, which are among the most-attend
Joselito Carnaval is an emblematic character of the Barranquilla Carnival who “dies” at the end of the festivities and is reborn every year. Credit: Alejandroangel, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe Barranquilla Carnival cannot be understood without Joselito Carnaval, an emblematic character of this celeb
Discover the top 5 Colombian writers everyone should read, from Gabriel Garcia Marquez to Candelario Obeso. A guide to key books and where to start. The 1967 first edition cover of “Cien años de soledad” (One Hundred Years of Solitude) by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Colombian Nobel laureate, whose w
The Queen is one of the most important figures of the Barranquilla Carnival, with several leaving a mark on the event. Credit: museocarnavalbaq / InstagramThe Barranquilla Carnival selects a queen each year to represent its grand celebration. Each queen leaves a lasting impression on the people of B
Colombia’s Barranquilla Carnival has several popular costumes, each with its distinct history, that symbolise this emblematic celebration. Credit: Louis Vest / CC BY NC 2.0The Barranquilla Carnival, one of Colombia’s most emblematic festivities and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage designee, is
Sugarcane is an essential plant for the production of a wide range of derived products that go beyond the traditional sweetener. Credit: Wilfredorrh / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Sugarcane has played a crucial role in the economies of many regions in Colombia, owing to its versatility and adaptability to diverse
Long before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in Colombia, local indigenous civilizations were mastering the art of goldsmithing. Credit: Luis Ospino/Colombia OneWhile Indigenous civilizations of Colombia are less-known than the Incas or the Aztecs, they stand out globally for an art they were ma
The Barranquilla Carnival has a variety of traditional dances that have become a much-loved symbol of this rich and exciting celebration. Credit: Louis Vest / CC BY-NC 2.0The Barranquilla Carnival is one of Colombia’s most important cultural celebrations, and is also one of the biggest carnivals in
Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude explores the Buendia family’s fate and history’s cycles in the magical town of Macondo. Credit Armando Calderon/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude”, originally published in 1967, is a cornerstone of Latin Ame
La Llorona, or Crying Woman, is a terrifying legend from Colombia and Latin America, passed down from generation to generation. Credit: pxhere/Public domainThe legend of La Llorona, or Crying Woman, is one of Colombia’s most impacting terror stories. This haunting tale varies across different region
“El Carnaval de la 44” is a celebration held during Barranquilla’s carnival, allowing everyone to experience and enjoy this festivity. Credit: Jvillalobos, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsThe Carnival of La 44, also known as the “Carnival of the Curb” (Carnaval del Bordillo), is one of the most authent
Shakira dancing Champeta in her Super Bowl presentation. Credit: Camilo Rozo / Brasil de Fato / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0Among the plethora of genres that have shaped Colombian music, champeta stands out as a vibrant and energetic expression of the country’s rich cultural fusion. Originating in the Caribbean
The Barranquilla Carnival has several iconic songs that echo throughout every corner of the city during the festivities. Credit: One Eightheen, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrEvery year during the Barranquilla Carnival, music plays a fundamental role, as the festival’s iconic songs echo throughout the city. O
Colombia celebrates the Festival of the Single in Chaguani, Cundinamarca. For three days, it is decreed that everyone in the town is single. Credit: Giacomo alessandrino, CC-BY-SA-4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn a small Colombian town, an unusual celebration takes place: the Festival of the Single. This t
Unlike the rest of the world, Colombia celebrates Valentine’s Day not on February 14 but later in September. Credit: AP / Colombia OneWhile many countries celebrate Valentine’s Day in February, Colombia has established its tradition by dedicating the third Saturday of every September to ‘Love and Fr
The Rey Momo is one of the key figures of the Barranquilla Carnival, and his role is to ignite the celebration. Credit: Armando Calderon, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe Rey Momo of the Barranquilla Carnival is one of the most symbolic and representative figures of this celebration, which has been decla
