It is the centenary of the birth of Professor Orlando Fals Borda, considered the father of sociology in Colombia. Credit: Ernesto Monsalve, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia.Considered the father of sociology in Colombia, Orlando Fals Borda remains, a century after his birth, one of Latin America’s great ref
Colombia’s mythology blends indigenous, African, and European traditions, resulting in incredible rich myths and legends over the centuries. Credit: Felviper/CC BY-SA 4.0Colombia’s mythology blends indigenous, African, and European traditions, resulting in an incredible wealth of myths and legends o
A Spanish city bans reggaeton once a year, to maintain the musical and religious traditions of its annual Domingo Rociero festival. Credit: aa440, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0/Flickr.In Spain, there is a city where reggaeton is banned once a year. Artists such as Karol G, Maluma, and J Balvin cannot be played in
Colombia is globally renowned for the quality of its coffee, but the origins of these prized beans in the country are relatively recent. Credit: 2010CIAT / Neil Palmer / CC BY-SA 2.0Colombia is widely recognized for the quality of its Arabica coffee beans, considered among the best in the world. How
Colombia still remembers the legends of its original Indigenous peoples—stories that echo an ancient bond between the people and the land. Credit: Zeafra, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombia is a country deeply marked by the legacy of its Indigenous peoples. Before the arrival of European conquero
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has proposed an international contest to create an anthem for Latin America. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of ColombiaPresident of Colombia Gustavo Petro proposed yesterday an international contest to create an anthem for Latin America and the Caribbean. The
Fourth of July offers Colombians—both in the U.S. and back home—an opportunity to reflect on the values they share with the United States. Credit: Flickr / Presidency of Colombia / Gage SkidmoreAs Americans commemorate the fourth of July-marking 249 years since the United States declared its indepen
Colombia’s Serranía de Chiribiquete hosts millennia-old indigenous paintings that researchers say are now on the verge of being deciphered. Credit: Carlos Castaño Uribe – Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons. Colombia’s Serrania de Chiribiquete is home to millennia-old indigenous paintings that resea
The Jewish legacy in the region of Antioquia, Colombia, can be seen in many aspects of the area’s contemporary culture and customs. Credit: Unknown, Public Domain /Pxhere / Ariely, Public Domain / Wikimedia.The Jewish legacy in Colombia’s Antioquia region remains very much alive in the area’s contem
Nafer Duran is a living legend of vallenato music in Colombia, with an extensive career spanning more than 70 years. Credit: Juan Camilo Perez / Colombia One Nafer Durán is celebrated as a living legend of vallenato music in Colombia. A renowned accordionist, he stood alongside his brother Alejo and
Colombia is a land of magic, with many scary legends passed down through generations that send shivers down the spine. Credit: pxhere/Public domainColombia, like every country, has its legends and myths. Some are inspiring or fascinating, such as the globally known El Dorado legend. Others are more
Colombian model Valentina Blanco shares her experience at Saudi Arabia’s first swimsuit show and in the Middle East fashion industry. Credit: Courtesy Valentina BlancoValentina Blanco, the only Colombian model to participate in Saudi Arabia’s first swimsuit fashion show, opened up exclusively to Col
In Boyaca, Colombia, there is an electric train that few people know about. This train operates in the municipalities of Nobsa and Paz de Rio. Credit: Ministerio de TransporteIn Colombia, there is an electric train still in operation that few people know about: the Acerias Paz del Rio train. Running
El Carmen de Viboral is famous in Colombia for its high-quality handcrafted ceramics with unique and colorful designs. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia OneEl Carmen de Viboral is Colombia’s capital of ceramics. Located in the Antioquia department, just an hour and twenty minutes from Medellin, this t
Colombia reports strong attendance at 2025 edition of “Rock al Parque,” Latin America’s Largest free music festival. Credit: Leonardo Pineda, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr. (File photo).“Rock al Parque,” Latin America’s largest free open-air music festival, has concluded in Colombia, with organizers reporting
With its deep, resonant tones and rich history, the gaita remains one of Colombia’s most distinctive and enduring musical instruments. Credit: Luis Ospino / Colombia OneThe gaita is a traditional wind instrument that has been played in Colombia for centuries. Originating from Caribbean indigenous co
Colombia’s “Cocina Palenquera para el Mundo” was named the best Cookbook in the World, surpassing 1,500 books from various countries. Credit: Juan G. Gutierrez, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr.The best cookbook in the world is from Colombia. Cocina Palenquera para el Mundo (Palenque Cuisine to the World), cre
In Huila, Colombia, the world’s largest achira biscuit has been created and was unveiled in Neiva today during the Achira Festival. Tyrion Altamira / CC BY SA 4.0In the department of Huila, Colombia, bakers came together to create the world’s largest achira, a traditional Colombian biscuit. Measurin
Salamina is a town located in Caldas, known as Colombia’s City of Light, and is renowned for the hospitality of its people. Credit: Triangulo del Cafe, CC BY 2.0Located in the northern part of the Caldas department, in the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Cultural Landscape, Salamina rises as a heritage g
One of the recipients of the World’s 50 Best restaurant List is located in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, and it serves Caribbean food. Credit: Carol Viana/Co1The 2025 winners of the restaurant world’s most influential global awards, the World’s 50 Best list, were announced in Turin–and one of the h
Two artists are representing Colombia at the Art Basel Week Zurich, which takes place from June 19, to 22. Credit: See-ming Lee, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrVisual artists Javier Caraballo and Giselle Borras, both natives of Barranquilla, will represent Colombia at the Art Basel Week Zurich, one of the mos
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,
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
The National Library of Colombia has inaugurated the largest exhibition on Gabriel Garcia Marquez, featuring more than 450 manuscripts. Credit: Guadalajara Film Festival / CC BY 2.0The National Library of Colombia has inaugurated “Everything Is Known: The Story of Gabo’s Creation”, the most extensiv
