Taliana Vargas was born in Santa Marta in the year 1987 in Santa Marta, Colombia and is Miss Colombia 2007, a Colombian actress, television personality, fashion model and Miss Universe 2008. She is of Greek descendants and has got Italian relatives. She is fluent in Spanish, English, Italian, aswell as some Greek and Arabic. […]
The Jardin Botanico is an impressive and beautiful botanical garden in Bogota. For those who do not have the time to visit all the different climatic regions of Colombia we highly recommend to visit the botanical garden, a peaceful and beautfiul place, for relaxing, discovering the flora and fauna of Colombia and gaining new energy. The Jardin […]
The church of San Francisco was built in the year 1556. The interesting fact is that “La iglesia de San Fransisco”  is the oldest surviving church. The altar is a master piece of art, done in wood and gold just impressive. Beside that you will find expressive statues of saints. Throughout the church you can observe the […]
Laguna Guatavita is about 2 hours from Bogota, Colombia South America. The lagoon is  sacred by the indigenous people and it is the place where the myths  of Eldorado originated. The lagoon is located in an old crater of a volcano and is surrounded by a thick vegetation and by mountains. The legend told that […]
Explore the colonial architecture, the nature and a great range of sports activities in the National park of Iguaque. The city is 2143 meters above sea level. The great and impressive natural park of Iguaque The natural park is only 15 km away from romatic town Villa de Leyva. The Iquaque lake is considered by […]
Are you seeking a high-class sushi restaurant in Bogota? Then Lounge & Sushi Bar will be the right place for you. Enjoy delicious and fresh japanese food  prepared by Sushi Chefs in a peaceful and comfortable Lounge. The waitresses are very friendly and give also drink suggestions. The couch seating and the tender and enjoyable background music […]
This magnificent theater complex has the highest technology in international standards in South America. The Teatro Mayor is acknowledged by  its opera and theater festivals. It can accommodate 1,320 spectators and was built in order to present all kinds of opera and musicals, concerts, ballet, contemporary dance and theaters. It has three levels (Stalls, Close balcony and second […]
The Gold museum in Bogota is a sacred place. It contains close to 34,000 gold pieces, plus 20,000 bone, stone, ceramic, and textile articles belonging to 13 Pre-Hispanic societies: Tumaco, Muisca,¡ and Choco, Malagana, Narino, Cauca, Calima, San Agustin, Tierradentro, Tolima, Quimbaya, and Tairona. The gold museum in Bogota is one of the world´s most important […]
Fernando Botero, one of the world’s most impressive painters. He is famous for his voluptuous and unique style of potraying Colombian people. The art museum of Botero includes 123 works of art by Fernando Botero. His art collection includes drawings, watercolours, oil paintings, sculptures and pastels. You can also see 85 works by the following […]
The mysterious lost city was hidden in the wide jungle of Colombia for more than a thousand of years. Only way to access it is by a 44 km trek. Built in 800 AD treasure hunters discovered it orginally in the 70s. The hiking path to the lost city usually takes about five to seven […]
Cano Cristales is known for the world’s most beautiful river deeply located in a mountain area of “La Serrania de la Macarena”. Among the beautiful rivers of our Earth a special thing differs Cano Cristales from all the other rivers. In Cano Cristales a special water plant with the name Macarena Claveria can be found. This […]
Empanadas are a tasty and unique appetizer in Colombia which can be served to any main dish. There are so many different sauces for dipping in. How to make Empanadas: For the traditional empanadas filling you need: 1 medium russett potato, peeled and dicedOlive Oil1 shallot, diced1/2 red bell pepper, diced3 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons tomato […]
It is a very popular dish among the locals aswell among tourists. The ingredients do vary from region to region. Usally a “sancocho” soup does include the following: chicken, plantains, yucca, fresh cilantro, onions, carrots, garlic, cumin, corn, salt, a little pepper and potatoes.  If a family wants to welcome you they usually will serve you first […]
Hormigas culonas “big ass ants” a typical Colombian snack The culonas ants are a delicious and healthy gift. This variety of ant is dark yellow, has thick head, small thorax and abdomen ans unusually bulky rump compared to the rest of their body. Provided with large tongs and four colorful wings; the “hormiga culona” is a native and […]
Colombia`s tourism industry is steadily expanding. Colombia was originally inhabited by the following native tribes: Quimbaya, Tairona and Muisca. Colombia is considered as the most megadiverse country by squaremeters. Colombia has between 40,000 and 45,000 plant species, equivalent to almost 20% of total global species. The country has the worldwide highest coastal mountain range where you can discover […]
Lisa Daniels was born in September 2, 1977 in Bogotá, Colombia.  When she two years old she and her parents emigrated to California. With 18 years started making photo shoots and entered the porn industry in 2005 at the age of 28. A character in a South Park episode “Major Boobage” was modeled after physical features. […]
La Sierra Nevada is the world’s tallest coastal mountain with an altitude of 18,942-foot (5,775-meters). After the missionars came everything changed for the South-American native people called “Tayronaâ€. The missionars enslaved many of them and forced them to work for them. As the Spanish “conquistadores” saw that the indigenous people were working hard but they […]
Alessandra Vanessa Mendoza Bustos known as Vanessa Mendoza (born July 25, 1981, Choco Colombia) is a winning model and  Miss Colombia 2001. She the first and only black beauty queen of Colombian to reach Miss universe representing Colombia. Vanessa Alexandra Mendoza is from the department of Chocó, Colombia. She grew up in a small town called UngÃa. Mendoza grew up in poverty, and she is part of a group of sixteen siblings. Her Father died when she was young, leaving […]
According to a recent survey ” Travelers Choice 2014″ from tripadvisor.com the providencia island won as one of the best islands of South America. Providencia island is a paradise like place. Take a time out and enjoy the white sand-beaches, the friendly and easy-going locals. Â A wide range of sports activities can be done in […]
