Japan improved its advisory over visits to Colombia, according to the official site Colombia is passion! Six Colombian states were scored number One by the Japanese government. It means that they are considered safe to visit by Japanese tourists: Atlántico, Cundinamarca, Santander, Sucre, Boyacá, Bolívar and Risaralda. (more…)
On 2009/09/25, In Travel, By Albeiro Rodas
On 2009/08/21, In Travel, By Albeiro Rodas
Tourism to Colombia grew 10 percent during the first semester of the year, while in the world it fall 8 percent, according to Cotelco, the Colombian Association of Hotels. The statement was done by Jaime Alberto Cabal, president of the hotels’ association and published by Dinero Magazine. More than 60 thousand foreign visitors have entered the Colombian territory during the first six months of 2009, much more than last year at the same period. (more…)
On 2009/01/28, In Travel, By Albeiro Rodas
One way to measure the economy of a nation is tourism. Of course, not coming tourism, but the tourism that the country produces outside. If its citizens go around the world very often, no like migrants, but to see the world, take many pictures and return home, then it means that economy is going well there. Chile is one of those countries to prove it. Before the global recession, Chileans organized their summers in Europe, Caribbean Islands and United States. However, the crisis did not affected the will of the Chileans to see other countries. Just they changed their destinations for cheaper ones and Colombia became one of those places. (more…)
On 2009/01/27, In Culture, By Albeiro Rodas
Wilter Sánchez, a 33 years old Colombian living in New Jersey, was victim of a violent attack last Wednesday. He was walking with his cousin Fernando Quincha toward a restaurant, when a car approached to them. The car stopped and five men came out. Fearing an attack, bot began to run, but Sánchez slipped on the snow. The five men kicked him in the face while shouting “Hispano” and insults. (more…)
Interview to Mateo Restrepo, Manager of the Assembly of Governors of DIB
Mateo Restrepo, manager of the Assembly: "The world will witness the transformation of Colombia through Medellín"
Medellín is getting ready for the Assembly of Governors of the Development Inter-American Bank, DIB, between 27 and 31rst of March. It is expected the assistance of about 4 thousand international experts to the second largest economical city of Colombia in Plaza Mayor, its center for congresses and seminars. Mateo Restrepo is the manager in the organization of the Assembly and he speaks about the importance of the event.
Give us a good reason to visit Medellín during the Assembly of Governors of DIB?
Mateo Restrepo (MR): Colombia is at the center of the hemisphere. It is the central spot between North and South America. It is also known as the Door of South America.
2008 was an international year for Medellín. Once the most violent city of Latin America, Medellín has a better face and attracts more visitors than ever. If it is not possible to say that all its problems are resolved, as long as its 3 million population would not have same opportunities, but security, tourism and events went up last year, according to the local government and tourist agencies. (more…)
On 2008/03/21, In Culture, By Albeiro Rodas
Another recommended photo blog of Colombia done by George Donnelly
Donnelly described himself like this:
My name is George Donnelly and I’m a 36 y.o. dad, business owner, sysadmin, objectivist, writer, Libertarian Party member and University of Chicago grad from Pennsylvania who’s into history, Colombia, FreeBSD, civil liberties, limited government, SciFi, Golden Retrievers, tea, optimism and dark chocolate.
He has been visiting or living in Colombia since 1994, mostly in Antioquia, but he has visited most of the Andean region including the Eje Cafetero, Bogota and lots of small towns in between, the Atlantic coast and the Caribbean island of San Andres. (more…)
On 2008/03/16, In Culture, By Albeiro Rodas
Another great photographer in love with Colombia, Gregg Bleakney in his blog. Here the presentation:
Colombia Photo Gallery
From January through March 2008, I traveled over 4,000 kilometers by car, bicycle and boat through Colombia–from coffee to coastline, the Andes to the Amazon. My mission was simple: to photographically document the country in its current state and to determine whether it is ready for western tourism. What I discovered shattered my expectations. This is a gallery of 40 of the 4,000 photos I took. The gallery will continue grow as I sift through my shots. (more…)
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