In 2025, Pablo Tobon Uribe Hospital integrated telemedicine and big data to enhance the medical tourism experience in Medellin. Credit: SajoR, CC BY-SA 2.5 / Wikimedia Commons.Medellin is known for flowers, hillside views, and now, for hospitals that can treat a patient in person and still keep in t
Pizza Pacaya is the only pizzeria in Latin America where pizzas are cooked on an active volcano. The pizzeria is located in Guatemala. Credit: Sergio Russo, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn Guatemala, gastronomy and adventure come together in an unusual way. On the slopes of Pacaya Volcano, one of
Representatives from the National Government, international cooperation agencies, and the private sector signed the commitment to Misión Nuquí, a development plan for the Choco region. Credit: Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo.Nuquí is the kind of place that makes people whisper, “How is t
Bogota Metro Line 1 reaches a milestone as the first train begins testing ahead of planned passenger service. Credit: Venezuelametro, CC0 1.0 / Wikimedia Commons.Bogota finally heard a sound many people waited decades for, the soft roll of a metro train on local rails.On Dec. 26, the first train of
TransMilenio marks its 25th anniversary in Bogota. Credit: Bogota.gov.co.Bogota threw a birthday party for a system most people love and complain about in the same breath. TransMilenio turned 25, and that number mattered because it marked a full generation of commuting, rushing, and learning city ru
Cartagena, Colombia breaks a historic tourism record in December, with an estimated 1.6 million tourists expected to arrive. Credit: Jairo Paez, CC-BY-NC-ND-2.0 / Flickr.Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, is going through one of the largest tourist seasons in its history. The figures recorded in Decembe
Representatives from Buenaventura celebrate the Community Tourism award for Agua Clara at ENART 2025 in Armenia, Quindio, highlighting Pacific Colombia’s community-led travel projects. Credit: Alcaldia Distrital de Buenaventura.Buenaventura is tired of being known for only one thing: its port. This
Kiribati is the first country in the world to welcome Christmas. This country operates in the UTC+13 and UTC+14 time zones the most advanced on the planet. Credit: vpickering, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrEach year, while much of the planet is still asleep on the night of Dec. 24, a small island nation i
Norway inaugurated its first panoramic night train to see the Northern Lights. It is the first panoramic train in the world. Credit: Petaqui, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrNorway took a new step in tourism innovation by inaugurating in December 2025 its first panoramic night train specially designed to ob
Cisneros is a tourist town located in Colombia’s Antioquia department, reknown for its historic railway network. Credit: Laloking97, CC BY-SA 2.0Located in Colombia’s Antioquia region, Cisneros is a municipality with a rich history and a natural environment that invites adventure and relaxation. Kno
In Colombia’s southern highlands, the towns of Nariño preserve centuries of history, culture, and architectural charm. Credit: Gersonparra11, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombia is a country full of geographic and cultural contrasts, and the department of Nariño, located in the southwestern reg
Daza Tunnel upgrade near Pasto in Nariño, a key corridor improved through 2025 structural repairs and reinforcement. Credit: Ministerio de Transporte de Colombia (MinTransporte).In Nariño, a few kilometers can change everything. One tunnel near Pasto often decides whether a trip feels smooth or pain
China built the world’s largest snowman; the structure stands 19 meters tall and was made using 3,000 cubic meters of snow. Credit: Sr.K, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrIn the heart of winter, China once again captured international attention with a feat as monumental as it is fleeting: The construction of
Bogota, Colombia, inaugurated its first Nativity scene carved entirely out of ice; 15 tons of ice were used to create this work of art. Credit: Blumele, CC0 1.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBogota, Colombia, has once again drawn attention with an unprecedented cultural and religious initiative. In December 20
January could mark a turning point for Machu Picchu as international evaluators review whether Peru has done enough to protect its most iconic heritage site.Credit: Josep Freixes / Colombia OneMachu Picchu is not only Peru’s most iconic tourist destination; it is a powerful symbol of the country’s h
The school bus was carrying students who had been on vacation on the Colombian coast. Credit – Gobernación de AntioquiaA school bus carrying students plunged off a cliff in a rural area of Antioquia, northwest Colombia, on Sunday, killing 17 people and injuring 20 others, local authorities said. The
The U.S. Embassy in Colombia warned American citizens to avoid travel to several parts of the country as the ELN guerrilla announces possible attacks. Credit: Brasil de Fato, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.On Sunday, the United States Embassy in Bogota warned American citizens to avoid traveling to severa
Ibague capital of the department of Tolima. Credit: Government of Tolima/CC BY-SA 4.0Tolima, a Colombian department located in the heart of the Andes, is a region that embodies the country’s diversity in both landscape and culture. From its rugged mountains and fertile valleys to its vibrant traditi
A render of the lobby of the first Aria Hotel in Colombia, located in an exclusive area of Bogota, the capital. Credit: Aria HotelsAria Hotels, the boutique hospitality arm of the Libra Group, is officially entering the Colombian market — marking a strategic push into Latin America that will see a c
U.S. plans to screen five years of travelers’ social-media history sparks global alarm over privacy and discrimination. Credit: The White House / Public DomainThe United States is once again tightening the conditions for entering the country, adding a new chapter to a growing list of measures that c
The city of Rovaniemi in Finland is considered the hometown of Santa Claus, and in this place, the magic of Christmas is experienced all year round. Credit: frozenreindeer, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrIn the far north of Finland, right at the gateway to the Arctic, lies Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland
Colombia’s tourism surge accelerates as new international routes boost arrivals and strengthen regional economies. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One Colombia’s international tourism sector is experiencing one of its strongest periods in recent years, driven by a combination of expanding air connec
The Desal spa, located in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Colombia, was recognized by the World Luxury Spa Awards. Credit-: Jimmy Baikovicius, cc-by-saWellness tourism in Colombia has reached a new international milestone: Desal, the underground spa located inside the iconic Salt Cathedral of Zipaq
Nevado del Tolima. Credit: BETA2004/CC BY-SA 4.0Nestled within the sprawling landscapes of the Colombian Andes, the Nevado del Tolima, also known as the Tolima Snowy Mountain, stands as a majestic testament to nature’s grandeur. This towering peak, with its snow-capped summit and breathtaking vistas
