Bogotá reported 115 new cases of COVID-19. In Cartagena, the epidemic has “disseminated” claims Health Minister Ruíz.
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Big Picture: The silence of quarantine in Cartagena
Quarantine brought tourism to a standstill in Cartagena. For a city that has endured pestilence and siege, COVID-19 will too become memory.
Body and dance in the era of coronavirus: A view from Colombia
Álvaro Restrepo, the renowned Colombian dancer and choreographer looks at the Japanese concept of “distancing” and how body-ography is transformational.
Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) cancelled with Health Emergency
The Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) joins a host of international events forced to cancel with the coronavirus pandemic.
Colombia coronavirus cases rise to 9, patients in Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena.
Three women who recently traveled to Europe, Caribbean, U.S and Central America are the most recent cases of coronavirus in Colombia.
Playa Blanca on Barú reopens to tourism after rash of boating accidents
The popular beach of Playa Blanca on the peninsula of Barú has reopened to tourists with strict measures announced to ensure public safety with watersports.
Cartagena Music Festival XIV: Schubert and the sublime in classical music
Schubert, Mozart and Rossini are just some of the composers present at the 14th edition of Cartagena Music Festival.
Big Picture: Rolling to the rhythm of Cartagena
Cartagena, like many other Colombian cities, moves to its own rhythm with rickety carts serving as their informal food stalls or for moving heavy materials.
Galleon San José’s treasure will not finance salvage, claims VP Ramírez
In an important announcement regarding the future of the San José galleon, Colombia’s vice-President Marta Lucía Ramírez said that the treasure will not pay for the shipwreck’s recovery.
The Music Festival of Cartagena presents its 14th edition
The Julia Salvi Foundation hosted a gala reception for the unveiling of the official image and music line-up of the 14th edition of the Music Festival of Cartagena.
Chef Sebastián Pinzón of Celele: “Cooking is a game of the senses”
Having served jurors of San Pellegrino’s Young Chef Award a Jurel fish in a sour guayaba broth, chef Sebastián Pinzón of Celele shared his vision of running a seafood kitchen in Cartagena.
Colombia’s Sebastián Pinzón named regional finalist of S.P Young Chef contest
Sebastián Pinzón, chef of Celele, has reached the regional finals of San Pellegrino’s prestigious gastronomy award.
Colombia extends suspension of partnership to salvage San José galleon
The future of the San José galleon salvage operation remains uncertain after the Colombian government decided to extend the suspension of the public-private partnership (APP).
El Piedra: Boxing, bling and Bazurto mark Martínez’s cinematic debut
The poignant feature El Piedra tells the story of a jaded boxer and a street kid in Cartagena with honesty and humanity.
Cartagena wins 2019 Expert’s Choice Award for Best of South America
Historical sites, great gastronomy and gateway to exploring Colombia were reasons for Cartagena winning the 2019 Expert’s Choice Awards by TripExpert.
Colombia on offensive against sex offenders with new database
The Colombian government has implemented a database for citizens to consult the names of sex offenders, and one to control tax evasion by foreigners.