Colombia’s flagship, Avianca, will begin flying to Munich starting Nov.16 and third European capital serviced with direct flight from Bogotá.
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Opinion: Honor victims of the cartels, not victimizers
Netflix’s mini-series Narcos reinforces a stereotype that Colombia is a nation of drugs and cocaine traffickers. Medellín’s mayor wants to clean up this image.
Buga: Town caught in a spiral of time
This town known for its miracles and imposing Basilica also offers tourists a chance to step back in time to ages of architectural splendour.
Mompox: Colonial masterpiece at the heart of imagination
The colonial town of Mompox on the Magdalena River was at the epicenter of Simón Bolívar’s Independence campaign and a place where imagination runs wild.
Cerulean Warbler: A songbird saved by the mountains of Santander
A 19th Century German explorer and endangered songbird have one place in common: the central mountains of Santander.
Nueva Esperanza: A Muisca town surfaces in Soacha
A grassy knoll near Soacha has revealed one of the most complete archaeological discoveries of the Muisca period.
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.
Colombia: Failed infrastructure and the “optimist” of our roads
The collapse of one of Colombia’s Fourth Generation road engineering marvels, the Chirajara bridge, reveals an urgency to examine this country’s infrastructure.
Colombia’s legendary forests and a few mythical creatures
Colombia has plenty of pristine forest to conjure one’s imagination. Several of them, even have mythical beasts.
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.
MamBo: Cultural icon “For Rent” or stunt for “subversive” art?
Bogotá’s Mambo put the art world on edge with a “For Rent” sign. Is this cultural icon moving to a new home or is it a tactic to announce an upcoming exhibition?
Santos turns up at Bogotá shoot of “Mile 22” starring Mark Wahlberg
President Santos joins the crew of “Mile 22,” a Peter Berg film currently being shot in Bogotá. Actor Mark Wahlberg praised Colombia, promising to return on vacation.
Big Picture: Long journey across the Llanos Orientales
Step into the captivating world of Colombia’s Eastern plains horsemen, as documented by photographer Carlos Pineda in his remarkable coffee table book, ‘Faena de Llano.'”
“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.
Barranquilla ready for “Carnaval” with full month of events
When King Momo and the Queen of Carnaval raise the flag over Barranquilla, carnival is officially underway. Here, some tips to better enjoy this world heritage event.
Tarapoto lakes declared Ramsar site and first for Colombian Amazon
The Tarapoto lakes and swamps in the Colombian Amazon have been declared “a wetland of international importance” to be protected under the Ramsar Convention.