Gustavo Yacamán enjoys racing for trophies and knowing he contributes to greater climate change awareness in his native Colombia. It’s not everyday that one gets to talk trees and tree planting with a celebrity. But for Colombian-born Gustavo Yacamán, the release of carbon dust into the atmosphere when racing 200 miles down a speedway is as serious an issue as safety, and he wants as many people to know that the Indy Car Series and the Amazon are very connected. Known as “Tigrillo” (‘Little Tiger’) – for his cunning and fast moves – he proudly
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When you walk into her lingerie boutique in the upscale Zona Rosa neighborhood, it’s hard to imagine that just a few years ago María José Pardo López was a disillusioned university student, bored with her major, and contemplating leaving school. Her visual design program hadn’t panned out the way she’d expected and she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do. The only thing she knew for certain was that she loved to sew. “I’ve been sewing since I was 12 years old,” Pardo said as she perched on a chair behind the counter in her
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Relatively new to Colombia, ultimate frisbee is taking the nation by storm, with more than 175 teams registered
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May is African Heritage Month in Colombia, shining a spotlight on the nation's large Afro-Colombian community
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The Jepírachi wind farm in La Guajira brings modernization into conflict with a traditional way of life.
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The Mormon Church has a well-established presence in Colombia, having played key humanitarian roles
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Keep yourself safe from burundanga, a drug that renders victims helpless puppets, by following these guidelines
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Tornamesa offers a unique twist on the record store, combining local music with an impressive wine selection
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A collection of stamps yields insight into 19th century Colombian history, politics, geography and individual lives
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Feeling on the ropes? Head to Suesca, just outside of Bogotá, for a chance to scale the Andes one rock at a time.
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Lunch is the big meal in Colombia, and the 'corrientazo' is a key element of the nation's culture, regardless of region
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Cartagena can be a dream destination for a wedding, but it's best to be prepared with a few tips on getting hitched in Colombia
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Colombia guarantees a host of rights for the deaf, but they still face many challenges living daily life in a hearing society.
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Historian and columnist Jorge Orlando Melo looks at the story of a failed colonial experiment at the islands of San Andrés
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Uniting Bogotanos for decades, the city's old billiards halls are iconic and a key meeting space for residents
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From the dawn of civilization to the streets of Bogotá, the humble empanada boasts a long and meandering history
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