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Fishermen cast their nets in the Magdalena River near Colombia's Tatacoa Desert

Last light of the Tatacoa Desert

If you have been following the Big Picture during our last 99 issues you might get the impression that our very talented contributing photographers spend…




In Colombia, cumbia music and dance are traditions that stretch all the way back to Africa. (Photo by Carlos Bernate)

Cumbia by candlelight

With origins in Africa, Cumbia is nonetheless a deeply ingrained part of Colombian traditional culture.

Chivas in Antioquia

Rush hour along the Chiva trail

Colombia's colorful Chivas provide a traditional and unique form of transportation, particularly in the country's central Andes region.

Las Lajas

Las Lajas and the bridge of faith

The Las Lajas cathedral in Ipiales is one of Colombia's most iconic landmarks, and has been named one of the world's most beautiful churches.