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Colombia earthquakes leave Bogotá residents rattled and exhausted

By The City Paper Staff - August 18, 2023

On Thursday, at 12:04 pm, a powerful 6.1 earthquake rocked the Colombian capital for close to three minutes. The event was followed by 46 aftershocks throughout the day, leaving residents rattled and exhausted.

Avalanche in Quetame, Colombia, claims at least 14 lives, some 20 missing

By The City Paper Staff - July 18, 2023

The Colombian Army and Civil Defense are leading search and rescue operations in Quetame, Cundinamarca, after a powerful avalanche struck this remote Andean municipality.

Close to Bogotá hotspots for rainy day escapes

By The City Paper Staff - May 18, 2018

Escape Bogotá rain with these mountain destinations that almost guarantee warm sunny days all year round.