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Colombia Music Festivals
The following is a sponsored post is brought by Thomson.co.uk made possible by Joey Ferrer.Colombia has a long list of music events and festivals held throughout the year. Most of their festivals are culturally rooted in catholic festivals; however, the country’s ethnic diversity is responsible for its unique music and the plethora of festivals. The country’s tourism greatly coincides with [...]
Drinking Colombia’s Finest Brew
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 coffee zone.” The winding [...]
Poison – Graphic Tees and Design In Medellin
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 their store with t-shirts [...]
Sabaneta Day Tripping
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 citizens of Sabaneta, who [...]
Cuba in Medellin – Juana La Cubana
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 variety of salsa.The restaurant’s young [...]
Caneco – Do You Reuse?
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 around and you’ll find a [...]
Verdeo On The Rise
. 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 Mondays, at Carrera 35 #8a [...]
Beyond the Walls – Cartagena
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?
Onward Through The Mountains
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 Colombia. suggest
