Photos and text by Carrie Hibbared

The rolling green hills of southwestern Antioquia are dotted with bright red cherries, not to top a sundae, but to brew up a steaming cup of joe. The first swath of Colombia’s famous coffee zone begins in southern Antioquia, with the town of Andes appropriately dubbed “the commercial gate to the [...]

Medellin’s La Primavera is a super-hip shopping district, a place one goes to find independent fashion designers and one-of-a-kind clothing. That is, unless you’re a guy. Among this plentitude of women’s boutiques and shoe stores, Poison has recently opened an all-male shopping oasis.

Started by three brothers who were fed up with local options, they’ve stocked [...]

By Gustavo Juarez

We take a deep breath, get on the bus, and what a ride it will be. We’re sailing south on Medellin’s Golden Mile in an old, Chiva bus, salsa music pumping from the speakers. We are about twenty local journalists and business people being taken on a tour by some of the good [...]

Authenticity never goes out of style, and Medellin’s Juana la Cubana is about as authentic as it gets short of sitting in a restaurant in Old Havana. It’s a great fit here in Barrio Jardines, a traditional neighborhood in Envigado where tastes lean towards classic elements like a simple bottle of rum and the son [...]

What comes to mind when you think of the Colombian bar scene? Green? Recycling? Not exactly… not until Caneco came along. Located in Poblado near Parque Lleras, this trendy new bar is not easily forgotten. With all of the furnishings made from reused materials, Caneco boasts a clever aesthetic while also reducing environmental impact. Look [...]

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Since opening their doors two years ago, Verdeo has won the reputation as being one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Medellin. Last week they opened up their beautiful new 2-story location two blocks above Parque Lleras in the Provenca sector of Poblado. The old location is now closed and they are now open everyday, excluding [...]

By Jeff Guerra.  Photography by Picnic Fotografia

The typical Cartagena visitor leaves with little more than a colorful collection of photos snapped from within the city’s walled colonial center. Is there more than meets the eye?

By Robin Finley. Photography Carlos Valencia

Cocorna is a pueblo with a wounded past; locals once dubbed it The House of the Guerillas. But ten years have passed since rebel groups were ousted from the region, and the incredible change currently underway in this small mountain town is indicative of the greater transformation taking place across [...]

By Sara Maar.  Photography by Picnic Fotografia

Locals and foreigners alike are beginning to discover the waves that roll into Colombia’s coastline, planting a new flag on the map of surf culture.
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Mondogo, Ajiaco, and Cazuelita: common soup staples for any Colombian, and must-try traditional dishes for any visitor. Itas sticks to these traditional Colombian soups, and these alone.
Let’s review: there’s Mondongo, a hearty soup made with slow-cooked diced tripe (the cleaned stomach of a cow) and a half-dozen vegetables; Ajiaco, a savory soup with chicken, large [...]