Colombia is one of the countries in the world with the most national public holidays, with some 20 days spread throughout the year. The Colombian calendar is also peppered with a large number of carnivals and festivals, which bear witness to the national...

Barranquilla, a coastal city in Colombia has two main claims to fame: first, that it is the birthplace of Colombian pop artist Shakira, and second, that it is host to an annual explosion of color, music and celebration in the form of its carnival. Among a...

Few countries celebrate the holiday season with as much gusto as they do in Colombia. December is basically a byword for drinking, eating, dancing and celebrating. So much do Colombians enjoy this time of year that they will excitedly tell you that...