Colombia’s 19th century black president José Nieto Gil’s memory has all but been whitewashed” by subtle racism and political intrigue.
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Exclusive: A first look at the wreck of the San José galleon
A robot submarine has captured the first-ever color pictures of the remains of the San José galleon, six hundred meters deep on the ocean floor near Cartagena.
FICCI: Cartagena’s Film Festival turns up the voltage with edition 58
The longest-running film festival in Latin America reaches another milestone with 137 films of “high voltage” storytelling.
Venezuelan migrants face hardships on Cartagena’s streets
More than half a million Venezuelans have crossed into Colombia fleeing the economic and political collapse of the Nicolás Maduro regime. Cities across Colombia are receiving migrants, but work opportunities are scare.
ANATO to promote post-conflict destinations as Colombia receives record numbers of tourists
The country’s largest travel fair Vitrina Turística ANATO opens Thursday with over 2,000 exhibitors and at a time as the country receives record numbers of visitors.
Cool and “steamy” escapes for St.Valentine’s in Colombia
A romantic escape to the beach can leave you exhausted. Here, some destinations that will sweep you off your feet for St.Valentine’s in Colombia.
“Hay” themes for everyone in Cartagena’s 13th literary festival
The literary world descends on colonial Cartagena this week for the start of the 13th edition of Hay Festival.
State Department’s travel advisory categorizes Colombia as Level Two nation
The U.S State Department has categorized Colombia as a “Level Two” nation in its most recent travel advisory. An improved security panorama has opened up many areas of the country as now “safe to visit.”
Cartagena “Sex Island” tour raises ire of local tourism authorities
A video promoting an “all inclusive” sex vacation for 30 men with 60 prostitutes has Cartagena’s tourism authorities on alert. Tourists identified with the tour face deportation.
San José: From Potosí to a shallow grave near Cartagena
Who gets to keep the treasure from the San Jose? galleon is a recurring debate that has continental twists and turns, as well as a chain smoking deity in Bolivia smiling.
Tricolor Trivia: Twenty facts for Colombia’s 20 de Julio
As Colombia celebrates its 207th Independence Day, we present 20 interesting facts of this fascinating country. Feliz 20 de Julio.
Colombians taking to the skies in record numbers
Colombia’s airlines are on the offensive to lure passengers with better deals and the line between low-cost and traditional is blurred by competition.
Colombia’s San José galleon to be recovered in joint venture states Santos
Two years since the San José was discovered in Colombian waters, the legendary galleon’s vaults have been identified by the recovery teams working as part of a joint venture.
Casa en el Agua: An island to find your “inner Dolphin”
Built on an outcrop of sand, the ecological hostel Casa en el Agua may be removed from mainland Colombia, but you won’t feel like Caribbean castaway.
The Zenú: Gold, ghosts and plenty of pirates
With Semana Santa around the corner, Colombians head to the coast. When in Cartagena, visit a gold museum dedicated to the lost Zenu? culture
FICCI 57 draws to a close with plethora of films and celebrities in Cartagena
The 57th edition of FICCI drew to a close Monday after six full days of film screenings, workshops and a chance to mingle in Cartagena with stars of the silver screen.