Colombia tells women ‘don’t get pregnant’ to avoid Zika risk
As Zika spreads throughout Colombia, the nation's Ministry of Health recommended that women avoid getting pregnant until the virus is under control.
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Leticia’s Ethnographic Museum is a window on Amazon culture
Colombia's newly re-opened Ethnographic Museum in Leticia takes visitors on a journey through the Amazon past and present.
Expoartesanías celebrates 25 years of Colombian arts and crafts
Just in time for holiday gift shopping, Colombia's largest traditional craft fair Expoartesani?as runs this month in Bogotá.
The invaluable history of the San José Galleon
The San José, a Spanish galleon rumored to contain as much as US$17 billion in treasure, has been found in deep Colombian waters.
Schengen visa for Colombians to end December 3, 2015
As of December 3rd, the "unfriendly" Schengen visa will be lifted for Colombians and Peruvians. A long wait comes to an end.
The sacred chants of Colombia’s Pacific proposed for UN patrimony
The Colombian government has established a working group to present the sacred chants of the Pacific as intangible patrimony of humanity.
Arhuaco youth in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada launch Earth Guardians
A group of youngsters in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta have launched the Colombia chapter of Earth Guardians to spread the word on climate…
Medellín’s Silleteros primed for patrimony
The Ministry of Culture has released a resolution to preserve the flower artistry and patrimony of Antioquia's silleteros.
Riosucio: The red riverboat of the Atrato
In Riosucio, Chocó—a remote town along the Atrato River—residents rely on the river as a crucial lifeline. Nestled near Los Katíos National Park, Riosucio, with…
HRH Prince Charles visits Colombia’s majestic Chiribiquete
HRH Prince Charles visits Colombia's majestic PNN Chiribiquete thanks to invitation by President Juan Manuel Santos.
Santa Marta gets Tairona Gold Museum
After a six year overhaul of a heritage house, the Central Bank relaunches Santa Marta’s Tairona Gold Museum.
La Guajira: Drought and corruption among the Wayúu
As an extended drought kills cattle and creates food and water shortages, La Guajira's crisis is deeply rooted in corruption.
Best Early Festivals of 2014 end with Barranquilla’s Carnaval
From "après Lit" on ramparts to all night rumba in Barranquilla, Colombia hosts festivals until March.
Celebrating Columbus Day in Colombia
John Lundin looks at the relationship between the Genovese seafarer and a word that now encompasses most of the New World.
President Santos expands protection of Colombia’s PNN Chiribiquete
Covering 2.7 million hectacres of pristine rainforest, Chiribiquete National Park is Colombia’s jewel of biodiversity.
Tejo: Colombia’s most muddy sport
If you thought rugby was messy, try Tejo. Colombia’s national sport involves heavy metal discs and lots of explosive fun.