Big Picture. Heading to school through the mist and moors of central Boyacá.
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From silicon ‘Sabana’
Private initiatives such as Startup Weekend offer tech-savvy entrepreneurs the tools to foster their online dreams.
No bitcoin, but bio coins!
The Colombian Central Bank won first prize in the category of “Best New Money” from the IACA in Berlin.
Proud faces of change in Timbiquí
The peoples of Timbiquí can proudly claim the ‘piano of the jungle’ as one of their leading contributions to Colombia’s culture.
Feria Ambiental
The Feria Ambiental looks at ecological initiatives in Bogotá, such as urban agriculture.
Botanical yoga
Bogotá’s Jardín Botanico is the venue for plant-based parties and monthly yoga workshops.
Straw hats and smiles for ‘San Pacho’
Big Picture. Colombian photographer Juan Gabriel Salazar captured the feelings and celebration surrounding the San Pacho festival in Quibdó, Chocó.
A “green” photo contest
You have megapixels and memory, so taking pictures of Cundinamarca will be an exercise in environmental discovery.
La Despensa serves up peruvian in market ambience
The dining experience of La Despensa is accentuated by many settings; including an outdoor terrace for the casual “get together.”
Palms for all seasons
Big Picture. Colombia’s national tree, the wax palm can grow up to 55 meters in height as seen in the Cocora valley.
The ‘Memory’ museum
After years of planning the sombre Centre for Memory opened its doors, shedding light on Colombia’s complicated past.
Big Picture: down memory lane
Big Picture. View of the Ave.Chile in Bogotá back in 1957 made for Studebakers and Corvairs.
Bogotá: beloved books!
The City Paper goes on a walking tour of the city in search of some rare and eclectic bookstores.
Insider’s guide to Villa de Leyva
Hemmed-in by orchards and olive groves, the colonial enclave of Villa de Leyva remains one of Colombia’s must see destinations.
Cementerio Central: A Republican icon worthy of presidents and paupers
Colombia’s most important cemetery is the resting place for presidents, aristocrats, titans of industry and some pioneering expats.
The colors of Cauca
With their regal dress and colorful dress code, the Guambiano indians inhabit the Cauca department.