Colombian culture

Colombia is a fascinating country that blends together the traditions of its European, African and indigenous roots while constantly creating new customs to keep its culture unique. Colombia’s turbulent history has created a racially tolerant, proud culture made up of people with Spanish, indigenous and African heritage. While Colombians are often happy to interact with foreigners, discussions or jokes about politics, religion or drugs are only appropriate amongst close friends.

Ecotourism in Colombia

Colombia is an example of a country which is taking the lead in pushing for an ecologically aware lifestyle and tourist industry. Colombia is a top destination for nature tourism as it is the most bio-diverse country in the world per square meter. This is thanks to a large variety of climates, including rainforest, dry forest, moors, and glaciers. In Colombia, tourism is the main driver behind job creation and foreign currency. Furthermore, its primary tourist appeal is nature and adventure travel, so it’s vital that steps are taken to protect the country’s natural beauty.

Mystery behind Colombia's coffee fame: BLOG

Coffee production in Colombia has a reputation as producing mild, well-balanced coffee beans. Colombia's coffee is world famous for its flavor and the unmistakeable mild but rich aroma that rises from every brew. There are many secrets to its success but its geography is undeniably one of them. Coffee grows best in volcanic soil, at altitudes of 1,200 to 1,800 meters, in places that are free of frost but receive around 80 inches of rain a year. Colombia ticks all those boxes. For further information regarding this topic, feel free to check this blog out. Also you can take a look at this facebook page or if perfered download this PDF document.

Why Colombian coffee

• Where is it made
• The caffeine levels
• Workers in the industry

Colombian cuisine

Colombian cuisine varies regionally and is particularly influenced by Indigenous Colombian, Spanish, and African cuisines, with slight Arab influence in some regions. Furthermore, being one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, Colombia has one of the widest variety of available ingredients depending on the region. Thanks to the range of climates from each region. First off, the best part about Colombian food is being able to get a huge meal for cheap. Most of the dishes are packed with meat and delicious sauces.Their most famous dish, Bandeja Paisa, is a huge plate most people will have trouble finishing.

Colombian dances

Colombians are famous for expressing their emotions through dance and dancing has been the main part of Colombian culture for centuries. Visitors to the country will discover a rhythm for every occasion, from family gatherings to the moments when the national soccer team exceeds expectations on the global stage. The country's most popular dance style is Cumbia, which also happens to be one of the most popular music forms in all of Latin America. You can find bambuco in the Andean region and less likely at a club or bar. It has an influence on many different dance styles of today. Porro is more formal and is similar to a military march. Salsa and merengue are extremely popular even though they’re not native to Colombia.

Colombian biodiversity

Colombia is listed as one of the world’s “megadiverse” countries, hosting close to 10% of the planet’s biodiversity. Worldwide, it ranks first in bird and orchid species diversity and second in plants, butterflies, freshwater fishes and amphibians. With 314 types of ecosystems, Colombia possesses a rich complexity of ecological, climatic, biological and ecosystem components.