Nestled along the majestic Atrato River, Quibdó is a vibrant city where Afro-Colombian culture, lush rainforests, and colonial history converge. The city’s malecón offers breathtaking views of the river, bustling with traditional canoes and local vendors
The Atrato River, flowing over 500 kilometers from the Farallones de Citará in Antioquia to the Gulf of Urabá, serves as a crucial waterway for Colombia’s Chocó department. As it passes through Quibdó, te departmental capital, the river becomes a bustling hub for commerce, connecting remote Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities.
Colombia has its share of haunted homes, haciendas and hotels that attract curiosity-seekers and adventurers. From chilling legends, to UFO sightings, and ghostly encounters, Colombia blends history with paranormal activities.
Colombia’s Ministry of Culture faces a backlash after downplaying Santa Marta’s 500th anniversary. Local leaders, including the mayor and the Academy of History of Magdalena, criticized Minister Juan David Correa for dismissing the event’s national significance.
Colombia faces widespread flight cancellations as a jet fuel shortage, triggered by a refinery failure, impacts major airports across the country. Ecopetrol announced addtional A1 supplies will be delivered to aiports nationwide.
The Oropouche virus (OROV) has been detected in Colombia for the first time, prompting concern among health authorities. As of July 30, 2024, a total of 8,078 cases have been reported across five countries in the Americas, including Colombia, Brazil, and Cuba.
Honda’s striking beauty and cultural richness offer a profound and immersive travel experience. So, when planning your next trip to Colombia, be sure to include this town on the Magdalena River in your itinerary, and be prepared to cross bridges.
In Sardinata, Norte de Santander, local farmers have found archaeological artifacts of the Chitarero indigenous peoples, an extinct group that played a pivotal role in the early resistance against Spanish conquest.
Amsterdam has been named world’s most walkable city, while Colombia’s Bogotá and Medellín rank among the least walkable, according to new AllClear study.
Sardinata, a picturesque town in northeast Colombia, opens its doors to sustainable tourism, offering breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage at the gateway to the Catatumbo mountain range.
Colombia’s tourism soars with record-breaking visitor numbers in 2024, and bolstered by prestigious World Travel Awards recognizing cities like Cartagena, Medellín, Cali and Bogotá.
The páramo of El Consuelo in the departments of Boyacá and Santander is a majestic high-altitude wetland that draws attention for its unique biodiversity and ancient frailejón plants. Local conservation efforts are underway to protect this vital ecosystem from climate change and human activity.
Colombia’s second-largest city – Medellín – now hosts over 240,000 Venezuelan migrants, making up 10% of its population, amid concerns over rising xenophobia and declining tourism and hotel occupancy.
Discover Tópaga, a hidden gem in Colombia’s Boyacá department where rich history, stunning natural beauty, and unique cultural heritage await adventurous travelers.
A stunning natural rift valley with towering limestone columns is one of many unique attractions for those visiting the department of Boyacá.
During the five months of 2024, Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellín, has seen the deaths of 26 foreigners, with cases ranging from suicides, drug overdoses, medical complications, homicide, and natural causes. Two cases are being investigated, pending forensic analysis to determine the exact causes of death. On Sunday, May 19, the Metropolitan Police of the Aburrá […]