For the past several years, the Colombian Amazon has been hit harder by deforestation than any other region in the country, according to the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies (IDEAM). The institute’s 2020 report found that 158,894 hectares (about 1,589 square kilometers or 613 sq miles) were deforested in Colombia in 2019. Of […]
Source: Deforestation rises in Colombia’s Chiribiquete National Park as cattle invade
From animal encounters in rainforests to culinary experiences in historic cities, Colombia offers a heady mix of wild and cosmopolitan.
Source: Seven wonders of Colombia
Beautifully frozen in time and unaffected by crowds of tourists—Allegra Zagami guarantees you won’t find any bachelorette parties here.
Source: Forget Cartagena, Explore This Untouched Colombian City
Source: 18 April: Covid-19 and the International Day of Monuments and Sites
It was a minor culture shock to go from Colombia’s cloudy, cold, and cosmopolitan capital to Pereira: hot, mountain tropical, and a mere 4,600 feet.
Source: The Mysterious Lost Civilisation of Colombia’s Magdalena River
Take a journey back in time when you visit the delightful Colombian trading port, a Unesco World Heritage site…
Source: Cartagena calling
Source: Why Cartagena in Colombia is becoming a must-visit destination
Cartagena, set on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is becoming a must-visit, especially for Americans and Canadians enjoying new, convenient flight routes. Find out the best things to do in one of South America’s most exciting cities.
Cartagena’s narrow streets and gorgeous architecture have made its Old Town one of Latin America’s most popular destinations.
Source: You’ll Fall in Love with Old Town Cartagena Colombia
The smallest farms are being hit the hardest…
Source: Colombian coffee farmers are paying the price for climate change
The port of Cartagena de Indias, as the city on the north coast of Colombia is officially called, has always been of great significance to the country. In pre-Columbian times the combative Carib Indians offered strong resistance to all the colonizing expeditions that tried to land on their beaches.
The most charming elements of Colombia’s colonial towns have been wonderfully preserved, giving each a sense of magic in the air.
Elephants, rhinos, whales, and other imperiled species received a boost this year.
Source: 7 ways wildlife won in 2018
The mysterious statues of San Agustín and underground tombs of Tierradentro, in southern Colombia, are finally rising from the dead after being off-limits for decades.
Colombia’s Serrania de Chiribiquete Natural National Park is home to nearly 3,000 animal and plant species…
Source: The Largest Protected Rainforest Is Now a World Heritage Site – Goodnet
Discover why this city is quickly becoming one of the most fashionable destinations in South America.
On August 7, Juan Manuel Santos ceased to be the president of Colombia and handed over the office to Iván Duque, who was the right-wing candidate for the Democratic Center…
Source: Colombia’s new president faces daunting environmental challenges
