The improved security situation across Colombia is presenting many with the option of living in smaller cities, and that offer good quality of life and new-found business opportunities.
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Ibagué and the sounds of summer
When it comes to music, and music festivals, August out-plays other months with the capital of Tolima, Ibagué hosting the first edition of Ibagué Festival. Read on the highlights.
Arrival of GTA flight simulator opens up Colombian skies for future aviators
The most advanced A320 flight simulator recently arrived in Bogotá to train commercial airline pilots across the region.
Colombia’s bicentenary: Is it 1819 all over again?
The new exhibition at the National Museum, 1819: A significant year looks at the independence struggle from the vantage of 10 social groups who defined the course of history.
Chef Alejandro Cuéllar and the edible world
Seedlings, flowers, and everything that can be foraged make up the food canvas of Alejandro Cuéllar, the chef of Canasto and recipient of the Revelation Chef Award in 2014.
Egan Bernal wins 2019 Tour de France: “Colombia deserves it”
Crowned winner of the 2019 Tour de France, Colombia’s Egan Bernal thanks his country for having delivered cycling history.
El Enano: Where Dwarf and Fairy work spirit magic
If Hefner, Sinatra and Martin met up for drinks, El Enano would be the venue, and ranked among the 10 best bars in the world.
Why a long-term vision for Bogotá is crucial in the 2019 mayoral race
The race for the Bogotá mayoralty is underway with candidates presenting their agendas on how they would govern the Colombia capital. What is urgently needed is a long-term vision.
Colombia’s Bicentenary: The landmarks of the Liberator
As the country celebrates 200 years of Independence, The City Paper follows the trail of the Liberator from Tame in Arauca, through Casanare, and into the mountains of Boyaca?.
Colombia’s Sebastián Pinzón named regional finalist of S.P Young Chef contest
Sebastián Pinzón, chef of Celele, has reached the regional finals of San Pellegrino’s prestigious gastronomy award.
Tiempo de Juego: The life changer that begins with a game
Esteban Reyes is the director of Tiempo de Juego, a non-profit created in 2006 to give vulnerable youth motivational and leadership skills through football.
Editorial: The scourge of vandalism and incivility take hold of Bogotá
The recent attacks against brand new TransMilenio buses and destruction of historic landmarks during a farmers protest show how vulnerable Bogotá is to vandalism.
Bogotá Audiovisual Market 2019 puts spotlight on Italy
The most important showcase of the Colombian film industry celebrates its 10th edition with Italy invited as Guest Nation of Honor.
Medellín hosts MDE design fair with plenty of urban, creative vibe
The capital of Antioquia, Medellín, recently hosted the MDE design fair and showcase of sustainable innovative projects.
Colombia extends suspension of partnership to salvage San José galleon
The future of the San José galleon salvage operation remains uncertain after the Colombian government decided to extend the suspension of the public-private partnership (APP).
Bogotá’s mayoral race gains momentum ahead of October 27 election
The 2019 Bogota? mayoral race looks to be tight with eight experienced candidates launched, the majority of whom are GenXers