Presenting works in various artistic genres, Bogotá’s largest public library – BLAA – takes flight with an exhibition on Colombian Butterflies.
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Bien-Estar Yo!: Health and wellness festival comes to Bogotá’s 93 Park
Looking for solutions to deal with the stressful Bogotá lifestyle? During two days (August 10- 11), Bogotá’s Parque 93 will host the first health and wellness festival – Bien-Estar Yo!
Colombia’s Egan Bernal one sprint from making Tour de France history
On Sunday, 22-year old Egan Bernal becomes the first-ever Colombian to win the cycling world’s most coveted trophy and youngest champion in Tour de France history.
Ceremony at Pantano de Vargas marks highlight of Colombia’s bicentenary
Photo Gallery: To mark 200 years of the Pantano de Vargas battle that helped secure Colombia’s independence, the monument was the site of an impressive military ceremony.
Big Picture: “I’ll follow Bolívar as far as Bogotá”
As part of the bicentenary celebrations of 1819, Colombia’s Armed Forces are reenacting the route taken by General Simón Bolívar.
A World of Butterflies at the BLAA in Bogotá
Butterflies capture our imagination and the subject of great literature as well as children’s books. For the next six months, BLAA is hosting A World of Butterflies.
Colombia’s Bicentenary: What to do in Bogotá on 20 de Julio
Veinte de Julio falls on a Saturday and national holiday that commemorates 200 of Independence. Here, some cultural events, as well as the celebrated parade.
Cinemateca de Bogotá: A new home for cinematic arts in the capital
After almost a half-century in its iconic home on the Carrera Séptima, the mayoralty inaugurated the new Cinemateca de Bogotá for the promotion of the capital’s cinematic culture.
Feature: The giant catfish fishermen of the Araracuara Canyon
The Río Caquetá is home to some of the largest catfish of the Orionco and Amazon basins, and important food source for the communities of Huitoto who inhabit the region.
Big Picture: A Kogi family moment at the beach of Dibulla.
Photographer Catalina Hernández captured an intimate moment of a Kogi family on the beach of Dibulla, La Guajira, a place they consider sacred.
Scottish Dance Theatre delivers its double bill Ritualia/TuTuMucky at Teatro Mayor
The Dundee-based Scottish Dance Theatre is making its Colombia debut with a double bill inspired in classical ballet and contemporary musical genres.
The UK Foreign Office updates its Colombia Travel Advisory
Despite the improved security situation of the country for visitors, the UK’s FCO still advises against travel to Colombia.
Colombia’s Congress passes law for complete ban on asbestos
Colombian lawmakers have ruled in favor of a complete ban on all use of asbestos. All industry must adapt to the use of clean compounds before 2021.
Peñalosa: Bogotá to get “largest fleet of electric buses in Latin America.”
Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa announced that the bid to upgrade TransMilenio into an all-electric transportation network is open, with first 594 buses operational in 2020.
Big Picture: Reflection of the Amazon backwaters
The best time for taking stunning pictures of the Amazon is with first light when the tree canopy reflects in the watershed of the majestic river.
Philip Goldberg nomination for U.S Ambassador to Colombia to be ratified by Congress
As an experienced career diplomat and former Ambassador to Bolivia and Philippines, Philip Goldberg is expected to replace Kevin Whitaker as next Ambassador to Colombia.