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Bocas de Ceniza: When the Magdalena river meets the sea
At the tip of Barranquilla the Magdalena River crashes into the Caribbean creating a maelstrom of current, spray and exacerbated by relentless wind. Welcome to the “ash mouth” of Colombia.
Colombia offers Dreamliner service to Blighty and beyond
The busy trans-Atlantic route covered by Avianca and major European carriers now offers passengers the option of enjoying a Dreamliner experience to Madrid and London.
Unleash your photographic eye with the eighth edition of “Revela Colombia” contest
The photo contest “Revela Colombia” invites foreigners and Colombians to submit their best images for the 2016 edition and with an important theme.
Costeño Beach: Best surf secret in Tayrona
Inspired by the bestselling novel The Beach, two brothers created a surfer’s paradise in a remote stretch of Tayrona.
Colombians can now skip lines at U.S. airports with Global Entry
Colombians can now save travel time by applying for pre-approved security clearance at U.S. airports.
An unexpected trip to Cerro Tokio
Once the scene of a fierce battle, Cerro Tokio (Tokio Hill) is now part of the tourist circuit in Valle del Cauca.
Dublin’s Irelandia Aviation takes majority control of VivaColombia
The Dublin-based Irelandia Aviation buys majority stake in Colombia’s low cost carrier, VivaColombia.
Bogotá’s indigenous street art under threat
Street artists share their heritage by incorporating indigenous themes into murals, but some politicians are trying to erase their work in cities across Latin America.
Zika bites Colombian tourism
The threats from Zika are undeniably scary, but ignorance to the actual risks is scaring some into steering clear of Colombia.
Tibasosa in Boyacá set to host another edition of its Feijoa Festival
If traveling the backwaters of Boyacá don’t miss Tibasosa’s feijoa festival, which celebrates this small green fruit.
Colombia tries tax break to lure foreign tourists
A new tax benefit hopes to boost tourism in Colombia, but the burden is on tourists to take advantage of it.
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 showcases tourism offerings despite tight economy
Colombia’s ANATO travel fair reminds that the country’s tourism industry is still thriving despite tougher economic times.
Suesca: Take a hike on the wild side of Cundinamarca
For a lush, mountainous hiking escape just a few miles and a world away from Bogotá, take a trek from Tena to Bojacá.
Rausch brothers see Bogotá as global foodie destination
Colombia’s Rausch brothers regularly top international culinary lists, but they think Bogotá’s gourmet gastronomy deserves more recognition.