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The dancefloor of the salsa brava club in Chapinero, El Titicó.

Salsa nights at El Titicó

?If you appreciate "salsa brava" and the authentic atmosphere of a Cali style 'gril' then hit the dancefloor at El Titicó.


The painted doorways of Getsemani, Cartagena,

Colombia: You’re moving where?

Making the decision to move to Colombia means having to break deeply-rooted stereotypes writes Shahida Muhammad.

Onions at the Paloquemao market in Bogotá.

Food is the rhythm of our days

When we pick up a tropical fruit or bouquet garni we don’t often appreciate the dedication to our food security by Colombia’s campesinos.

Colombia: A disease runs wild

Chikungunya is a democratic disease, which can afflict anyone. While its spread remains a serious health concern, the virus has now gone viral.

Guide to guidebooks galore

A flurry of guides on Bogotá and Colombia have recently been released. Here is a review of what to expect in these publications.

High altitude gardening in Bogotá

Bogotá’s altitude offers plants plenty of light, but tends to dry them out fast. Here are some simple tips on high altitude gardening.

Shake up the New Year

The City Paper presents seven clubs to shake up the New Year. From electronic beats to tropical rhythms, there's a dance hall and club to…

The friendship question

The holiday season can be difficult for expats adapting to unfamiliar traditions. How far are you willing to go to make friendships?


The view of the Parque Jaime Duque in the sabana de Bogotá.

Kids outside the city

The sabana de Bogotá can be one big playground for children. Enjoy strange attractions if relegated to the capital city summer.

One can enjoy the colonial city while counting one's travel pesos.

Cartagena on “the cheap”

Don’t miss out on local customs and coastal cuisine while counting your travel pesos in Cartagena.

Bar food by Jaime McCaffrey.

Food for ‘Finals’

With the final matches of the World Cup still to go, enjoy the sporting spirit in Bogotá's best pubs.

Expats are brining cultural diversity to Colombia.

In praise of expats

Expats are changing Colombia’s social and cultural diversity, many leaving it all to start new lives on these shores.

Explore some of Bogotá's yoga studios.

Bogotá: Finding your balance

Roll out your matt and explore some of Bogotá's yoga studios. Nirvana in the big city for your body and soul.

On rails and cables, Medellin moves.

On cables and rails

In Medellín, the urban commute is part of urban culture. A city of innovation and movement.