Here, some last-minute gift items for Christmas that have relevant Colombian themes.
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Your all-terrain, last-minute Colombian vacation
if you are at a loss for a last minute vacation, hit the road to some of these breathtaking destinations.
Big Picture: Medellín decked with Christmas lights
Medellín’s Christmas Lighting (El Alumbrado) outshines other Colombian cities for its coverage and themes.
Cundinamarca’s ELC inaugurates high-tech production plant in Cota
Powered by solar and with a fully automated production, the department’s Empresa de Licores de Cundinamarca inaugurates new distillery.
Handel’s Messiah and Bogotá’s Christmas concert agenda
Here, some of the cultural highlights of December’s concert schedule, as well as exhibitions in museums and galleries.
Carlos Nieto company draws attention to deforestation in “Made to Succeed”
Men’s fashion retailer Carlos Nieto raises awareness of deforestation in Colombia and endangerment to high-altitude wetlands with a tree-planting initiative.
Colombia’s largest arts and crafts fair Expoartesanías opens with new look for ancient trades.
The country’s arts and crafts fair Expoartesanías has opened in Bogotá with 30 departments represented with the largest showcase of traditional and contemporary designs by artisans.
Cartagena: From the most classic to cool and contemporary
Heading to Cartagena for the end of the year? Here, some tips on what’s new in the Old.
Big Picture: Worthless banknotes and the art of Butterflies
Art took flight with this installation by conceptual artist Sergio Mendoza during the recent Barcú cultural fair in Bogotá.
Bogotá becomes “zoolidarious” with Capital Animal
During the next two months, Bogotá hosts Capital Animal, a cultural festival to raise awareness of the ethical treatment of animals.
Macondo Awards: Here are the 2018 nominees
On Saturday, the Macondo Awards will hand out 17 statuettes to the country’s promising film talent, among them Best Film.
Student protest in Bogotá to impact mobility and rush hour commute
Mass protests are underway in Colombia’s largest cities as students protest the lack of state funding for public education. Commuter gridlock expected in Bogotá.
Colombia’s Duque reiterates “open arms” to Venezuelan migrants during Paris visit
President Iván Duque outlined major policy decisions from coca eradication to humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan migrants during three-day visit to the French capital.
Colombia and U.S authorities begin formal talks on domestic arrival option
Within the next nine months Colombia’s Cancillería and U.S authorities could reach a decision that allows passengers to clear immigration in Colombia.
Big Picture: Colombia rides with the wind
Colombia is a country of sporting prowess and championship athletes. During the recent World Equestrian Games, the country’s best horses and riders showed their skill on the circuit.
Colombia’s environmental cruzaders embark on a second ‘voyage’
Six Colombian environmental experts are hosting a one-day conference with students to share research on climate climate and eco-sustainability issues.