The San Ignacio church has been reinaugurated after a long restoration to return this masterpiece of Baroque architecture to its former splendor.
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New Colombian visa regulations take effect as of December 15
If planning on visiting or residing in Colombia take note of the simplified Visa categories introduced by the Cancillería.
Exploring the Darien Coast: Shades of Colombia past and present
Colombia and Panama share two tropical coastlines of the Darien Gap, the narrow Isthmus home to one of the world’s most dense rainforests and a rather “peculiar paradise”.
Teatro Mayor rolls out the red carpet with its 2018 programme
Austria, Spain and Mexico bring their very best performing artists to the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo in 2018
Editorial: A ‘Day of the Dead’ in Bogotá
Colombia wants tourism to be its post-conflict economic resource, but in order to achieve this, more needs to be done on the ground to keep visitors safe.
Big Picture: When gastronomy comes calling
During the recent Gastronomy Congress in the southern city of Popayán, known as the White City, these companions were enjoying a morning snack before heading to the local market.
Canada’s Royal BC Museum opens major First Nations exhibition in Bogotá
A beautiful collection of First Nations cultural treasures from British Columbia’s Royal BC Museum is on display at the Gold Museum in Bogotá.
Taking the plunge to live in Santa Marta. How much for priceless sunsets?
Feel like trading in stressful Bogota? for a place in the sun? Santa Marta may be within your budget with sunsets included.
Avianca issues pilots ultimatum as carrier hires foreign crews
Almost a month after 730 Avianca pilots walked-off the job, the nation’s largest carrier has issued an ultimatum to the union.
Colombia’s beaches work for ‘Blue Flags’ eco-label certification
Colombia has 195 beaches that could potentially qualify for the ‘Blue Flag’ eco-designation. A pre-pilot program is underway.
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.
Colombia’s air traffic controllers union begin ‘work to rule’ in support of Avianca pilots.
Colombia’s air traffic controllers union has begun a ‘work to rule’ action in support of the strike by 730 Avianca pilots. Further disruptions at airports looming.
Four days at the heart of Colombia’s Lost City
A trek to the Lost City is an obligatory part of the Colombian “adventure,” but the human footprint must respect ancestral ways and the pristine nature.
Huila: A lesser-known secret of southern Colombia
Once shunned on the tourism map for its proximity to conflict zones, the department of Huila has plenty to offer visitors, including the world famous park of San Agustín, and plenty of achiras
A week into Avianca strike, Bogotá faces competitive loss claims CCB
As the Avianca pilots strike reaches its first week, the airline insists on the illegality of the action. The city’s business entity claims travel disruptions are making Bogotá less competitive.
At 18 Scalini, Italian dishes are prepared the authentic way
A quaint ristorante in Quinta Camacho serves authentic dishes such as brick oven pizza, lasagna and pasta. The personalised service of 18 Scalini makes this Italian deserving of a prestigious designation.