Barranquilla established itself as a major tourist destination in Colombia during Holy Week with the arrival of more than 350,000 visitors. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC-BY-SA-4.0Barranquilla turned into a major tourist destination in Colombia. The capital of the Atlantico department reached a historic r
Best banks in Colombia for foreigners: a guide to opening local accounts, required documents, and alternatives to traditional banks. The Bancolombia headquarters in Medellín. As Colombia’s largest financial institution with over 30 million customers, Bancolombia’s extensive branch network makes it o
Las Gachas de Guadalupe, a series of rock pools in Guadalupe, Santander, is known as the “natural jacuzzi” of Colombia. Credit: Juan Gomez, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn the heart of Colombia’s Santander department lies a hidden natural paradise that has gained fame among travelers and adventure l
Colombia is home to numerous natural parks, including one of its largest, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Credit: Ministerio de Ambiente de Colombia, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombia is a country globally recognized for its biodiversity, and much of this wealth is protected within its natu
Choco is an emerging top tourist destination in Colombia thanks to its rich biodiveristy and natural wonders. Credit: Valentina Roldan / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The department of Choco, located in western Colombia, is one of the country’s richest territories in terms of biodiversity. Although it has historic
Santa Sofia, Boyaca department, offers extreme adventures and is home to Colombia’s longest hanging bridge. Credit: Petruss, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn the heart of the Colombian Andes, just 52 kilometers northwest of Tunja and 23 kilometers from the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, l
According to the Mayor’s Office of Medellin, the cancellation situations were identified during inspection, surveillance, and control operations carried out on different actors in the sector. Credit: X: @AlcaldiadeMedThe Mayor’s Office of Medellin has just detected an irregular practice in the tour
Cartagena’s historic walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, blends colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and Caribbean charm, key factors behind its recognition as Best International Destination. Credit: Aria Hotels Courtesy Cartagena was named Best International Destination at the Food and Tr
How to register a foreign marriage in Colombia: required documents, apostilles, translations, and notary steps. A couple during an outdoor wedding ceremony. Colombian authorities will legally recognize a foreign marriage for visas and property rights only after couples who marry abroad properly regi
Las Lajas Sanctuary is a basilica church located in the southern Department of Nariño, municipality of Ipiales, Colombia. Credit: Diego Delso CC BY-SA 4.0Ten churches define Catholic tradition across Colombia, from sanctuaries built over canyon walls to cathedrals carved beneath the earth, and from
A complete guide for foreigners on how to obtain a valid Colombian driving license based on their specific visa type and legal status. A driver behind the wheel. Colombian law requires foreigners residing in Colombia who hold a cédula de extranjería to obtain a local driving license, because their f
Traveling from Colombia to the U.S. this coming Holy Week will be 11% cheaper than last year due to the depreciation of the dollar. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Traveling to the US during this Holy Week will, for many Colombians, be a more accessible opportunity than in recent years. A
Bogota launches the “Name Your Station” campaign, inviting citizens to help name Metro Line 1 stops as construction advances and the city prepares for a major mobility transformation. Credit: Bogota Mayor’s OfficeAmid one of the most anticipated infrastructure projects in the country’s recent histor
A complete guide for foreigners on how to buy a used car in Colombia, detailing RUNT checks, legal requirements, and necessary documents. A view of a green car’s side mirror. When buying a used car in Colombia as a foreigner, it is critical to verify the vehicle’s history through national databases
The United States visa expansion adds 12 countries to the list, raising the total number covered by the policy to 50. Credit: Rob Madeo cc by nc sa 2.The Trump administration is widening a visa bond program that requires some foreign travelers to pay US$15,000 before receiving permission to enter th
Ancient human riding an ox cart. Credit: Chairi Kiourt / CC BY 4.0Archaeologists have long relied on ruins, artifacts, and ancient roads to understand how people traveled in the past. However, a new study suggests that the landscape itself played a much larger role in shaping human and animal moveme
U.S. Visa bonds expand as part of a broader crackdown reshaping who can enter and who cannot. Credit: Public Domain The administration of Donald Trump has taken another step in tightening immigration controls by expanding a policy that requires citizens from dozens of countries to post a financial b
The electoral certificate from the March 8th legislative elections grants a discount on the cost of a Colombian passport. Credit: ColombiaoneColombia dropped the appointment requirement for passports. Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has overhauled its passport service in Bogota: Citizens can
A guide for foreign residents in Colombia on how to create a valid open will. Foreign residents in Colombia navigating estate planning or legal proceedings often rely on specialized legal counsel. You must strictly follow local laws, such as the testamento abierto, to execute a valid will and ensure
Learn how foreigners can obtain a Cedula de Extranjeria in Colombia (Foreign ID), a step-by-step guide. On the photo, a Migracion Colombia office in Cucuta, northern Colombia. Foreigners living in Colombia must visit a Migracion Colombia location to provide biometric data and finalize their Cedula d
The Lord of the Expiration sculpted in 1960 by José Lamiel, in Spain, commissioned by Guillermo León Valencia, President of Colombia in Popayan. CC by National Police of Colombia.Since the global pandemic, Colombia has been steadily recovering and expanding, thanks in part to the aggressive internat
The San Bernardo Archipelago is made up of 10 islands. Here are five San Bernardo islands you should visit in Colombia. Credit: Sofia Londoño, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrThe San Bernardo Archipelago, located in the Colombian Caribbean Sea off the coast of the Bolivar department, has become one of the m
Five regions of Colombia were recognized as the most welcoming in the country according to the Traveller Review Awards. Credit: Reg Natarajan, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr The Traveller Review Awards 2026 recognized five regions of Colombia as the most welcoming in the country. The list includes Boyaca for th
The Colombian passport climbed to rank 34 in the March 2026 Henley Passport Index. The Colombian passport now grants its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel access to 130 destinations globally, securing rank 34 in the latest Henley Passport Index. Credit: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Th
