Category: Colombian Festivals

Watching an impressive parade of floats like this was only the beginning… It’s Wednesday night, and from what I can gather from the pagans, we’re supposed to be going to an indigenous house in the morning to take yage, some kind of “spiritual medicine,” which means we shouldn’t eat, drink alcohol, or engage in other […]

Para leerlo en español, haz click aqui –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– You’ve somehow survived another end of the world, and then eaten and drunk yourself stupid throughout the Christmas period. What remains now but to indulge in even more excess to see off a tumultuous 2012? Strap on your yellow undies, kids: we’re about […]

A couple of days ago I was invited to a Novenas to take part in a tradition that is truly unique to Colombia and parts of Venezuela and Ecuador. My experience of the celebration suggests that it is a gathering of the whole family (and a random Arab) at one of the family members’ houses […]

If you’re from Stateside or Canada and spending Thanksgiving in a foreign country it can be a difficult thing. Thanksgiving is a time for family, and all-out American and Canadian traditions. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Thanksgiving in Colombia isn’t really celebrated, despite occasional advertisement in Carulla, but don’t worry if you want to celebrate […]

It just takes a short stroll through La Candelaria to feel the history beneath your feet – the cobble stone pathways, the narrow streets. But look up and the buildings which line the walkways are too steeped in a rich history. Having lived in La Candelaria for the last few months, I tend to walk […]

Sara is Sales Supervisor for See Colombia Travel and recently visited the captivating region of Nariño, Colombia. We asked her to bring us back photos and information, and that’s exactly what she did! Over to you, Sara: –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– When I found out that I would be traveling to this department located on […]

Looking forward to Salsa Al Parque in Bogotá this weekend? You should be. The party will kick off today at 2pm in Parque Bolivar. For the full program, you can check out their Facebook page here. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– The undoubted highlight of the festival will be El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico: […]

Click aca–> para la lista de los mejores posts en castellano –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– We’re past the half way mark of the year and thought it was just about time to bring you some of the highlights. It’s been an incredible year so far. We’ve built an even bigger community of people that […]

Colombia has made headlines recently as one of the best places in the world to invest right now. It seems like the trepidation that existed once is slowly but surely disappearing, and people are beginning to see the potential of a country that has, for years, mostly been ignored by the international community. –> Colombia […]

On the 7th of August, 1819, the Battle of Boyacá took place in Colombia (then known as New Granada). This was the battle in which Colombia gained independence from the Spanish Monarchy, and it just so happens to be the day after Bogota was born. Double reason to celebrate. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– In […]