Four hundred and fifty firefighters in the Cuerpo Oficial de Bomberos protect Bogotá’s eight million inhabitants.
A new “Magic Realism” ad campaign brands Colombia as an enchanted paradise, but what about daily reality?
Just a short drive outside of Bogotá, the town of Anapoima offers a perfect climate and plenty of places to relax.
The corner of Calle 11 and Carrera 4 in downtown Bogotá form a cultural epicenter in the heart of Colombia’s capital.
Tamales are a staple of every Colombian household and are gaining in international reputation thanks to media coverage.
After five years in business, The City Paper remembers struggles and successes and looks forward to the future.
This month, the Museo Nacional hosts an exhibition by Leo Matiz, Colombia’s most important photojournalist.
With the passing away of “Emerald King” Victor Carranza, the multi-billion dollar industry faces an uncertain future.
Chef Tomás Rueda serves Spanish-inspired cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere at Donostia behind the Museo Nacional.
Looking for great grains and the best pan au chocolat the city has to offer? At Brot, it’s all about the bread.
Lunch is the big meal in Colombia, and the ‘corrientazo’ is a key element of the nation’s culture, regardless of region.
Overzealous security measures in Bogotá can leave visitors feeling unsafe even while increasing protection.
As Pope Francis is inaugurated, South America faces an exciting and uncertain period of change and opportunity.
The “hairdressing assassins” at La Peluquería specialize in bringing out customers’ essence through hairstyles.
Colombia experiences multiple earthquakes each day, raising questions of preparedness for the inevitable “big one.”
Alvaro Restrepo created the Colegio del Cuerpo in Cartagena, where dance changes the lives of students.