Barranquilla Carnaval: Basic Visitor’s Guide 2017
It’s not news to most that South America plays host to a Carnaval. The annual carnaval held in Rio is probably the most well-known party on the planet. It may come as a surprise that Latin America has it’s own version of the carnival that is held in Barranquilla,...
Colombia Festivo Calendar 2017
National holidays in Colombia are known as “festivos” or “festivo days”. There are twenty this year in 2017, so it’s worth knowing when they are. On festivos, most schools, banks, and offices are closed, and here at Colombia Immersion we...
8 Colombian Snacks You Need to Try
Colombia has a thriving snacking culture, and mouth watering options await you on every corner. From the fruit-rickshaw drivers that tout their produce along the roadway, to the street-meat vendors that fry until the early hours of the morning, there’s always...
FARC – Colombian Peace Agreement Reached in Havana
Today, Latin America takes one step further on the path to Colombian peace. After 52 years of violence and nearly four years of negotiation, the Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas have settled on a peace agreement, which is scheduled to be released to the...
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