The Blog
Practical guides, themed lists, and everything you need to know about Colombian culture.
What is cumbia? The Colombian Caribbean rhythm that conquered a continent
From the dry beat of the tambor alegre and the cry of the gaita flutes to the candle-lit dance circles: cumbia is dance, gathering, and the living memory of the Colombian Caribbean. A journey through its three heritages, its cumbia heartlands, and the road that made it the soundtrack of an entire continent.
When the earth shakes, the embrace holds: the true face of Colombian culture
The earthquake left cracks, destroyed homes, and lives extinguished in seconds. But it also left community soup pots, hot coffee shared on the street, and families opening their arms to frightened tourists — proof that Colombian warmth is no travel-brochure cliché.
The 5 best tourist destinations in Colombia that will make you fall in love on your first trip
From Cartagena's walled city to the coffee farms of the Eje Cafetero: the definitive guide to the five must-see corners for your first adventure in Colombia.
The secret behind ajiaco santafereño: more than a soup, it's Bogotá's hug in a clay bowl
The trio of potatoes, the guascas, and the ritual of avocado and capers: everything that makes Bogotá's ajiaco far more than just a soup for the cold.
What does "marica" mean in Colombia? The chameleon of Colombian slang
In Colombia this word stopped being just an insult and became a greeting, an exclamation, and the glue of everyday conversations. A guide to understanding it without putting your foot in it.
From a visit to staying forever: the foreign influencers who traded their passport for the heart of Colombia
They arrived with a light suitcase to shoot a couple of reels and ended up saying "parce," eating calentao for breakfast, and putting down roots. What is it about this land?