Simón Vélez: The man who went “bamboo”
From Cathedrals to beach resorts, architect Simon Vélez builds monumental structures from resilient and beautiful bamboo.
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Mutis: Lost naturalist?
Two centuries after his death, the achievements of scientist José Celestino Mutis remain a debate among historians.
Pacific pride
With the approaching whale watching season, one local NGO sets an example with its sustainable, community-led tourism.
Colombia’s Pedro Ruiz and his ‘Gold’ standard
Artist Pedro Ruiz depicts in "Oro" scenes representing the beauty and complexity of traditional life and nature in Colombia.
Stopping bullets with beats
Organizations like Son Batá help young residents of Comuna 13 in Medellín use musical talents to build a better life.
In search of the ‘green fire’
Colombia's emerald industry relies on guaqueros, men and women who risk everything searching for "green fire."
Colombia’s war legacy with Korea
As tensions escalate between the two Koreas, rhetoric recalls the brave role of Colombians during the Korean War.
Planting a better future
Rural agricultural initiatives look to help farmers replace coca with valuable legal crops like cacao and rubber.
The forgotten conquistador
Alonso de Ojeda named Venezuela and founded one of the first settlements in the Americas, but remains largely forgotten.
Heart of success
For Beatríz Fernández, co-creator of Crepes & Waffles, love is key to the success of one of Colombia's largest companies.
Alvaro Restrepo: dance for hope
Alvaro Restrepo created the Colegio del Cuerpo in Cartagena, where dance changes the lives of students.
Not all lost for the Nukak Makú
Only recently discovered, the nomadic Nukak Makú endured the nation's conflict and many live in refugee camps.
Iyer: words without borders
Pico Iyer, author of The Open Road: Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama speaks on travel and global community.
Women of the swamps
Thousands of women in Pacific communities works the swamps looking for the mollusk delicacy known as piangua.
20 Questions: Monika Bravo
Monika Bravo is a multi-disciplinary artist whose use of photographic engravings leads viewers through emotional landscapes.
20 Questions: designing Héroes
Industrial designer Alberto Mantilla's works are world famous, and he led the Los Héroes monument renovation.