Anticipating soaring temperatures and drought conditions, Colombia’s IDEAM has officially declared the start of the El Niño phenomenon.
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Caña Aguardientería: Savoring Colombia’s liquid legacy
Bogotá has a new speakeasy and bar dedicated to artisanal, vintage and ancestral liquors, many crafted from sugarcane and the rich tapestry of the county’s liquid heritage.
UNESCO designates Colombia’s sixth Biosphere Reserve
UNESCO approved the designation of 10 new biospheres reserves in nine countries, including Colombia’s sixth contribution to the world network, known as the Tribugá-Cupica-Baudó Biosphere Reserve in the Chocó.
Soprano Betty Garcés: Colombia’s leading lady of song
From Buenaventura to performances on the world’s stage, soprano Betty Garcés is Colombia’s leading lady of Opera.
The story behind Colombia’s most expensive Coffee
Have you ever wondered what the best and most expensive Colombian coffee tastes like? Well, Domingo Torres, a former miner and Tsunami survivor has cultivated the best variety in the country.
Giant sea elephant poached on Colombia’s Pacific coast
A giant sea elephant that traveled from the Antarctic waters to the Colombian Pacific, was poached by hunters and killed by firearms, confirmed authorities.
Colombia’s Operation Artemisa extends frontline to ocean protection
President Iván Duque extended Operation Artemisa’s reach to include the nation’s oceans, and protection of endangered biodiversity.
Colombia’s Buenaventura joins Creative Cities Network for its traditional kitchens and gastronomy
Buenaventura’s cooks and local kitchens are being recognized by the United Nations for their ancestral traditions and unique recipes.
Colombia looks to expand free-trade deals with Pacific region nations
As a founding member nation of the Pacific Alliance, the first round of free trade talks has begun in Cali to forge agreements with Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore.
Surfing with the elusive Chocó sun
Colombia’s Chocó region is known for its natural wonders, abundant rainfall and rich biodiversity, but thrill-seeking tourists are leading the waves, with Nuquí’s new-found surfing culture
The sacred chants of Colombia’s Pacific proposed for UN patrimony
The Colombian government has established a working group to present the sacred chants of the Pacific as intangible patrimony of humanity.
The Little Witch Line: Colombia’s Most Unlikely Railway Adventure
It’s not magic, but the motorized ‘brujita’ rail cars of San Cipriano are an exciting way to explore this Pacific town.
Nuquí: Paradise for whales and tourists
It isn’t the easiest place to get to, but the spectacle of whale watching is a once in a lifetime experience.