At its gala award ceremony, football’s governing body FIFA recognized the Medellín team for its compassionate response to the plane crash tragedy.
Latest News
My scariest moment in Medellín
From the battleground of Iraq to the Texas outback, Ann Bush thought she had lived it all, until hitting the streets of Medellín.
Colombia: Notes from the happiest country on Earth
Colombians say they’re happier than anyone else — and by a pretty wide margin — so what’s the secret to their success?
Colombia’s legendary Fernando Botero heads to China
China will host the nation’s first ever exhibition of the works of artist Fernando Botero this month.
Craft brewers make Bogotá beer central
Three craft breweries are combining passion and business savvy to change how Colombians drink beer.
The “El Dorado” football legacy
With the 2015 Copa America over, writer Stephen Tew reflects on the “golden age” of Colombian football.
Big Picture: Leading the way to Sonsón, Antioquia
Photographer Carlos Valencia captured this image of market day in Sonsón, Antioquia.
Colombia: The human carriers
Complaining about transportation in Colombia won’t get you anywhere, as history has shown that this country moves and people still carry people.
Giancarlo Mazzanti and power of transformative architecture
Giancarlo Mazzanti is the mastermind behind some of Colombia’s most imposing structures. His additions to the landscape help transform vulnerable communities.
Cultivating beans for brains
An initiative by Medellín’s ‘Educational Parks’ looks to generate pride in the region’s coffee industry.
On cables and rails
In Medellín, the urban commute is part of urban culture. A city of innovation and movement.
Medellín: Very botanical
Medellín’s Botanical Gardens offer outdoor lovers and nature enthusiasts an oasis of tranquility in the modern city.
Medellín: Cables and rails
Recognized as one of the most innovative cities in the world, Medellín makes the daily commute past of its urban culture.
An oasis in Medellín
Medellín’s Botanical Gardens offer outdoor lovers and nature enthusiasts an oasis of tranquility in the modern city.
Medallo goes ‘tech’
Medellín looks to attract more foreign companies in the technology and BPO sectors.
Medellín: More than ‘paisa’ platters
The city of ‘Eternal Spring’ offers visitors an array of dining options that range from traditional to the most refined gastronomy.