Tag: Local Traditions

  • From Sugarcane to Panela

    From Sugarcane to Panela

    Meet the people behind Colombia’s panela tradition. From harvesting sugarcane to working in traditional trapiches, discover the skills, stories and rural communities behind one of Colombia’s most beloved ingredients.

  • Christmas in Colombia

    Christmas in Colombia

    Christmas starts early in Colombia! Discover the traditions that make the festive season special, from candlelit streets and nine nights of novenas to delicious Christmas treats and the Colombian tradition of Baby Jesus bringing the presents.

  • Meet the Misak People in Silvia

    Meet the Misak People in Silvia

    Discover the culture of the Misak people in Silvia, Cauca. Visit the lively Tuesday market, share a traditional meal with a local family and learn about their cosmovision, ancestral traditions and connection to the land.

  • Discover Bogotá by Bike: Cycling in Colombia’s Capital

    Discover Bogotá by Bike: Cycling in Colombia’s Capital

    Explore Bogotá on two wheels! Join the city’s famous Ciclovía, cycle through lively neighbourhoods and experience everyday Colombian life beyond the usual tourist routes. From relaxed city rides to scenic routes through the Andes, cycling offers a fresh perspective on Colombia.

  • Colombia’s Llanos: Wildlife and Cowboy Culture

    Colombia’s Llanos: Wildlife and Cowboy Culture

    Discover Colombia’s Llanos, a vast landscape of open savannas, winding rivers and rich wildlife. Spot capybaras, giant anteaters and colourful birds, then experience the traditions of the llaneros through horseback riding, joropo music and life on a traditional ranch.

  • Carnaval de Barranquilla

    Carnaval de Barranquilla

    Every year, Barranquilla bursts with colour, music and dance during one of the world’s largest carnivals. Discover the traditions, iconic parades and Caribbean rhythms that make the Carnaval de Barranquilla an unforgettable Colombian celebration.

  • Archaeology & History

    Archaeology & History

    Discover southern Colombia’s rich heritage, from the mysterious stone statues of San Agustín and the spectacular landscapes of the Macizo Colombiano to Popayán’s colonial charm, regional cuisine and the Indigenous traditions of Silvia.

  • Colonial Charm: Step Back in Time in Colombia’s Most Enchanting Villages

    Colonial Charm: Step Back in Time in Colombia’s Most Enchanting Villages

    Discover the timeless colonial charm of Colombia’s most beautiful heritage towns. From the grand cobblestone plazas of Villa de Leyva and the leather ball workshops of Monguí to the artisan studios of Barichara and the magical riverbanks of Mompox, step back in time with whitewashed streets, vibrant crafts, and boutique boutique hotels.

  • Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia

    Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia

    Where Coffee, Culture and Nature Meet Colombia’s Coffee Cultural Landscape is much more than a place where coffee is grown. It is a living landscape shaped by generations of farming families, steep Andean mountains, rich biodiversity and a deeply rooted coffee culture. In 2011, UNESCO inscribed the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia on the World…

  • Tourism as a Path to Peace | San José del Guaviare

    Tourism as a Path to Peace | San José del Guaviare

    Discover San José del Guaviare, a former conflict-affected region where community-based tourism creates new opportunities for local communities. Meet local guides, explore remarkable landscapes and experience how tourism can support sustainable livelihoods, protect nature and contribute to peace.