Colombia: A nation of percussionists
If you happen to have a tapping issue, compulsive or mild, you will find comfort in this rhythm nation.
Features
The slow death of the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta
The Cienaga Grande has been under threat since industrial agriculture arrived on the coastal lowlands. Today, the situation is even more critical given mega infrastructure.
Pasos de Héroe: Uplifting film tribute to child landmine victims
Colombian film director Henry Rincón's debut feature "Pasos de Héroe" takes on the poignant theme of children landmine victims.
The search for little Toro in the Sierra Nevada
Thought to be extinct, a small rodent has been rediscovered in the Sierra Nevada and now focus of a major scientific expedition
Álvaréz: A “Knight” of Colombian culture
At the helm of the Colón Theatre, Manuel José Álvarez has dedicated a life in progress to opening up Colombian culture to all.
Colombia’s Alto Baudó: At the crossroads of oceans
The Alto Baudo? in the heart of the Choco?may be inhospitable to reach, but is steeped in rich inter-oceanic history.
Santa Marta’s giant leatherback delivers 36 hatchlings
Santa Marta made conservation history in Colombia when a giant leatherback turtle that came ashore on a tourist beach gave birth to many hatchlings.
Cristina Mutis, the Colombian champion of horse endurance
At age 24, “Tata” Mutis has clinched many international tournaments of endurance. Today, she rides with for the royals of the Middle East.
Abused circus lions in Colombia adapting to their South African habitat
The City Paper caught up with the co-owner of the South African Emory Big Cats Sanctuary to see how the 33 circus lions rescued in…
Walter Broderick and the story of ELN leader Camilo Torres
Author Walter Broderick recounts a life following the ELN guerrilla group and it's brief but influential leader, Camilo Torres.
What it’s like to have Chikungunya, a muscle-paralysing virus?
COVID-19 turned pandemic, but four years ago, another virus - ChikV - ravaged South America with severe debilitating neurological symptoms to the infected.
Colombian officials on alert over reports of illicit frog trade
Colombian whistleblowers say foreigners are paying rural villagers to collect poison arrow frogs for illegal trade in exotic animal markets.
Author Juan Gabriel Vásquez discovers Colombia through his writing
Author Juan Gabriel Vásquez talks about Colombia, his muse, La Candelaria and writing as a way to discover his home country.
From Muzo emerald mine, Colombia’s ‘green fire’ goes global
Under foreign ownership, Colombia's Muzo emerald mine seeks to offer world-class emeralds without the occasionally violent tensions of the past.
As peace nears for Colombia, demobilized ex-combatants speak out
In Colombia, peace holds plenty of uncertainty for demobilized rebels and illegal combatants — as well as their neighbors.
Zika: From Uganda forest to the world stage
Everyone has heard of Zika, the viral outbreak afflicting Latin America, but few know its origins.