For connoisseurs of Colombia’s iconic shoulder-bag, a mochila is more than a stylish and practical accessory. It is a means to connect with ancestral knowledge and a weaving practices handed-down through generations.
While Salento is part of the obligatory tourism trail in the Central Andes to see towering wax palms, the locality of San Félix, in Caldas, is among the most spectacular destinations to wander among Colombia’s national tree.
With post-conflict financing after the 2016 Peace Accord with FARC, ex-combatants are brewing an exceptional craft beer in Bogotá’s Teusaquillo neighborhood.
Residents of Ciudad Bolívar in Bogotá’s sprawling south are building their museum to document social issues, political activism and cultural revival of their locality.
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro has faced steady opposition to his economic reforms during his first 100 days in office. On Monday, peace talks resume with the ELN guerrilla.