Starting with Noche de Velitas, among the many highlights of the Bogotá’s Christmas agenda is the Night Bike Ride and illuminations in 20 public parks.
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Colombia introduces new entry requirements for all travelers
All travelers entering Colombia as from December 14 will have to provide proof of a full-vaccination scheme or present a PCR test pre-departure.
Colombia rankings among Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants
Colombia is well-ranked among the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America, with an extended 51-100 list that includes a host of innovative chefs.
Biden to announce strict entry requirements for all travelers heading to U.S
The government of President Joe Biden is weighing stricter measures for all travelers entering the U.S to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
Colombia’s COVID-19 fourth wave eludes as world faces Omicron
Despite every COVID-19 variant circulating in Colombia, the country appears to have skewed the fourth wave of infection. But with Omicron, the pandemic could surge again.
Busiest travel week in U.S since start of the COVID-19 pandemic
Despite increasing cases of COVID-19 infection in many cities and states across the U.S, this week was the busiest in travel since 2019.
Colombia marks five years of Final Accord with FARC
As Colombia marks five years since the signing of the Final Accord with FARC, deep political divisions continue over the future of a fragile peace.
Colombia nears 50% fully vaccinated as COVID fourth wave grips Europe
As anti-lockdown protests spread across Europe despite a surge in “fourth wave”COVID infections, Colombia nears 50% of its population fully vaccinated.
Iberia expands Colombia flights starting February 2022
Spain’s Iberia is expanding its Colombia service with an additional daily flight between Madrid and Bogotá. Avianca to return to London Heathrow.
Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz volcano monitored for “explosive activity”
A unified command post has been established to monitor the Nevado del Ruíz volcano after a week of “unstable behaviour” and “explosive activity.”
Colombia starts COVID-19 boosters for persons age 50 and older
Colombia is expanding its vaccine roll-out to include third doses of the coronavirus vaccine to all persons age 50 and older. National Health Emergency extended another three months.
U.S Travel Alert issued for specific areas of Cartagena, Colombia
The U.S Embassy in Bogotá issued a travel alert for specific areas of Cartagena based on “increased criminal activity.” District officials insist the port city is safe to visit.
Bogotá gets police reinforcement with start of Christmas shopping season
To guarantee security to Bogotá residents with the start of the Christmas shopping season, Mayor Claudia López announced extra police presence on city streets.
Colombia cautious for COVID-19 fourth wave with rise in new cases
The recent increase in new coronavirus infection in Colombia may not announce the start of a fourth wave, but health authorities are on alert.
Digital news entrepreneurs in Latin America work with tiny budgets, face cyber threats
The most recent report by Inflection Point claims that independent news outlets in Latin America work on shoe string budgets and face increasing cyber threats and hacks.
Colombia mandates vaccine certificate for all public and private events
With complete economic reopening, President Duque mandated that all persons attending public or private events will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.