Colombia has been home to many indigenous peoples and cultures since at least 12,000 BCE. The Spanish first landed in La Guajira in 1499, and by the mid-16th century, they had …

6 days ago · Colombia is the most populous nation of Spanish-speaking South America. More than one-third of its inhabitants live in the six largest metropolitan areas, of which Bogotá is the …

Colombian culture is one you'll want to get to know: From traditions, customs, history, arts, music, festivals, food, coffee, and so much more.

4 days ago · Based on Colombian statistics, an estimated 60,000 U.S. citizens reside in Colombia and 280,000 U.S. citizens travel, study and do business in Colombia each year.

Across Colombia’s regions —Caribbean, Pacific, Andean, Orinoquía, Amazon, and the archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina— you’ll discover charming …

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Colombia’s incredible ethnic diversity is one of its most defining features, blending the traditions of indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombian communities, and Spanish heritage.

Colombia has been home to many indigenous peoples and cultures since at least 12,000 BCE. The Spanish first landed in La Guajira in 1499, and by the mid-16th century, they had …

1 day ago · President Gustavo Petro is locked in a war of words with President Trump over Colombia’s major role in the global drug trade. The issue is complicated.