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An initiative by Medellín’s ‘Educational Parks’ looks to generate pride in the region’s coffee industry.

Héctor Buitrago is lead guitarist and composer of a band which gave Bogotá its voice. For 20 years Aterciopelados have been on a musical crusade.

?Every year a migration spectacle occurs in Colombia's skies when 20,000 'Lauras' escaping the onset of winter head south.

During November, towns across Colombia’s Magdalena Medio call on an 'animero' to grant peace to the ‘lost souls’ of the disappeared.

After the death last year of emerald Czar Victor Carranza, a power struggle for control of this lucrative industry has broken out.

A new life on the coast and in a neighbourhood of predominantly Afro-Colombiansis is a rare life experience.

A stygian temple of kitch which guarantees a cure for everything is one of the bizarre landmarks of the Caracas Avenue in Bogotá.

The disposal of waste fluids produced by fracking in deep injection wells can, in some cases, induce earthquakes on nearby faults.

A brew known as 'Chicha' was the link between man and the Gods, until Bogotá politicians tried to have it banned into oblivion.

After crossing the Atlantic alone in a rowing boat, Nicolas Carvajal is a Colombian who puts endurance to the test.

The quest for gold churned up plenty of mud and memories of Muisca mayhem. A brief history of a lake and a legend.

A cheese made in the valley of Boyacá has earned the D.O classification for its unique history and taste.

Medical professionals in Bogotá are on alert over increased attacks in tropical zones by Colombia’s vampire bats.

Luis Soriano's epic journey with two donkeys to help children in the Magdalena have access to books.

Geography always plays an important part in shaping the lives of literary figures. A trip through ‘Macondo’ proves magical and real.

Did Israeli's Netanyahu precipitate the reconciliation of rival Palestinian factions after suspending peace talks?