With over 1,000 miles of Caribbean and Pacific coastline, Colombia is blessed with stunning beaches that draw visitors from around the world. From secluded coves bounded by rainforests to vibrant beach towns pulsing with energy, Colombia offers incredible diversity...
Historically, the Afro-Colombian community has infused national folklore with its music, dance and other artistic expressions. Afro-descendant communities spread across Colombia’s 32 departments and represent just over 4 million inhabitants. Historically, they...
Nia Murillo’s first sewing machine arrived at her home wrapped in a gift box, on February 13, 2001, when the Colombian designer celebrated her 12th birthday. That gift from her parents was the first tool that helped her discover her talent and passion for fashion...
The members of the band Chocquibtown are from El Chocó, a region in the Colombian Pacific where biodiversity reigns, but where you also find “mines full of gold and platinum, pointless self-discrimination, imminent racism, population displacement due to...
If you want to get a flavor of Medellin, these five must-see sites should leave you with a representative and good taste of Colombia’s second city. Hardly any of our preferences are particularly popular among outside visitors or even recommended by the city’s tourism...