Sunken treasure: the Galleon San José
Historical squabbles over the fabulously rich treasure wreck off Colombia’s coast.
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Slow boat to Mompox
Mompox is a sleepy colonial backwater and a fascinating glimpse into Colombia’s past.
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Dying for a breath of Bogotá air
Bogotá’s air pollution problem analysed.
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The Untouchables
Having my car checked for its yearly ‘technical revision’ revealed some realities to how things work in Bogotá… This story first appeared in The Bogotá Post in 2016.for related posts see:– Make Driving Fun in Bogotá– Corruption: do you feel the bite? My car is due its revision tecnica, the yearly mechanical check to make sure it is fit for the road. A friend visiting Colombia for the first time is surprised to hear of this legal requirement. ´You mean
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The Giant Sloth slaughter
Bogotá’s small Geological Museum has an extinct giant sloth.
Here’s why they died out.
Bogotá weather – anyone’s guess
Bogotá weather is unpredictable so bring a raincoat and a sunhat.
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Cost of living in Bogotá
An analysis of living costs, and comparison with London and Washington DC.
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Montería, pearl of the Sinú
Photos from Montería, a small city sweltering in the cowboy country of western Colombia.
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Isla Fuerte: unknown island paradise
This small coral island off the coast of Córdoba is a gem.
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The curse of Plan Pistola
As police officers again come under fire from drug traffickers, in we look at the motives behind such attacks and how the police are responding.
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