From García Márquez to Juan Valdez: Colombia’s pavilion at the 2025 World Expo 

Osaka, Japan –  Every five years, governments around the world invest time, labor and money into putting on an exhibition representing their...

Petro vs. Rodolfo: Tourism

We look at both presidential candidates’ positions on a range of key issues. Find out what Gustavo Petro and Rodolfo Hernández have to say about...

How the town behind Colombia’s most iconic ‘sombrero’ can cash in on the Orange Economy

A seller of sombreros in Tuchín looks at his handiwork. Photo by Jonathan Hernandez The sombrero vueltiao is arguably the most emblematic piece...

Brits in Colombia: Taking tourist trouble seriously

The campaign aims to help UK visitors to Colombia. Credit: efrainyepes from Pixabay It's not uncommon to hear traveller's stories...

Exploring the legendary Comuna 13 with local guides

Having volunteered in Comuna 13 for three months, I rode the barrio’s escalators to the community center every Sunday and grew accustomed to the...

Small businesses lead the way to environmental sustainability in Cartagena

[caption id="attachment_28700" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Image courtesy of Shutterstock.[/caption] In comparison to neighbouring South...

Tourist trap: tours in Colombia under pressure

[caption id="attachment_28397" align="alignnone" width="960"] La candelaria is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Bogotá[/caption] A local...

Visa categories simplified as number of foreigners arriving to Colombia grows

Visas for foreigners arriving to Colombia just got a little easier to understand. (more…)

Choco-ed Full Of Contrasts

[caption id="attachment_1243" align="alignright" width="246"] A musician participates in the San Pacho festival celebrations Photo: Azzam...

Financial Boost for Tourism

Colombia’s tourism industry received a financial shot in the arm last week with a $1.5 million USD investment package to “help elevate Colombia...