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
In Colombian Spanish, there are several words adopted from English. Most of them are written phonetically. Credit: Darwin Bell, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrThe Spanish spoken in Colombia is a mosaic of expressions, popular phrases, and borrowings from other languages, particularly English. Through commerci
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
The coca leaf remains one of South America’s most misunderstood plants — an ancient natural energizer deeply rooted in Andean culture. Credit: Virgi Asprilla / Colombia OneThe coca leaf is a sacred plant of the Amazonian Andes. This shrub is native to countries such as Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, an
Latinos have made a significant impact on the US food scene, largely due to migration trends and the quality of their gastronomy. Credit: Larry Miller, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons.Latino food has become increasingly popular in the U.S. due to a combination of demographic shifts, cultural influe
In the Catalonian town of Tarragona, Spain, an incredible tradition takes place every two years: people climb together to form human towers. Credit: Alba Esteve.In the town of Tarragona, in the Catalonia region of Spain, an incredible tradition occurs every two years: people stack together to form h
The Aztec death whistles were terrifying ritual instruments with strange psychoacoustic effects on the mind. Credits: Jennysnest, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThe Aztec death whistles are a menacing artifact. They are skull-shaped and emit an eerie, high-pitched screeching sound similar to a s
Discover the five best destinations for first-time travelers to Colombia, for a sensational and unforgettable experience. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneColombia has become an increasingly popular destination for travelers seeking adventure, rich cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes
A Scythian depicted on ancient Greek red-figure pottery. Credit: Sailko / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0In a major step toward solving a long-standing archaeological mystery, researchers in Israel are turning to science to uncover where ancient pottery was made. The national project, launched by t
The thriving Colombian community in Toronto, Canada, continues to grow while contributing to a country that offers many opportunities. Credit: Collage by Colombia One.Canada is known for its harsh winters, but Colombians living in Toronto have found a way to stay warm.Many Colombians choose to immig
“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
A rediscovery of the rich heritage of Afro-Panamanian cuisine and its ever-lasting role in Panama gastronomy. Credit: Torrejas de Bacalao -‘La Tapa del Coco’ / Courtesy. Deeply embedded in Panama’s Afro-descendant communities, the culinary tradition, rich in history and storytelling of Afro-Panamani
The rise of Venezuelan cuisine, from arepas to tequeños, as traditional Venezuelan food finds a home across the globe. Credit: Orale Arepa / Courtesy.With over 7.7 million Venezuelans having left the country, Venezuelan cuisine has taken center stage in cosmopolitan cities such as Miami, New York,
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
The 2015 film James Bond Spectre gave life back to Mexico City’s dead carnival after portraying it in the movie. Credit: Enstropia – CC-BY-4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. For nearly a decade, Mexico City has celebrated the Day of the Dead with a massive, vibrant carnival. While the holiday itself dates b
A Colombian woman claims she was raised by monkeys after being kidnapped and abandoned in Colombia’s jungle. Credit: Tambako the Jaguar / CC BY-ND 2.0Marina Chapman, a Colombian woman, claims to have spent her early years being raised by capuchin monkeys in the Colombian jungle after being abducted
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
Colombia is a country with a good quality of life. Among the most expensive cities in the country is Medellin. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneColombia has gained popularity as a destination for expatriates and foreign investors seeking a balance between quality of life and affordable costs. Howe
Mateo Blanco, a renowned Colombian-American music tenor and visual artist from Miami, shares his inspirational journey with Colombia One. Credit: Juan David Tena Courtesy.Mateo Blanco, a renowned Colombian-American tenor and visual artist, has undertaken a journey filled with challenges, lessons, an
In Abruzzo, Italy, you can find the town of Caldari di Ortona, which has become a viral phenomenon thanks to its public fountain of red wine. Credit: Nardino, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrIn the Abruzzo region, in southern Italy, there is a place where wine is not only bought in restaurants or wineries,
1130 depiction from the Miscellany on the life of St. Edmund of Angles, Saxons, and Jutes crossing the sea to England. Credit: Tgec17 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0A groundbreaking study has revealed that early England’s population was shaped by long-term, steady migration from both the Mediterr
Cerete, a town located in Colombia’s Cordoba department, is known for being the birthplace of the cumbiamba. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsLocated in northern Colombia, in the department of Cordoba, Cerete is a town renowned for its rich cultural, musical, and agricultural herit
