The Four Most Beautiful Beaches in Colombia

The Four Most Beautiful Beaches in Colombia

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...
Colombia and the Artistic Footprint of Its Black Population

Colombia and the Artistic Footprint of Its Black Population

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 or the Afro Design Revolution in Colombia

Nia Murillo or the Afro Design Revolution in Colombia

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 Black Musicians Who have Put Colombia on the Map

The Black Musicians Who have Put Colombia on the Map

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...
Why is Colombia the best country in South America?

Why is Colombia the best country in South America?

There are some countries that you swear you’ll never visit again or you have not liked them enough to spend your precious time or your money in them for a second time and they will simply remain in your memory as a mere check (✓) on your list. There are other...