Empower The Barrios: Transforming Lives in Medellin with Holiday Giving
With the holiday season approaching, the season of giving comes along with it. Many visitors here in Columbia are looking for ways to give back to the community. While there is great need, it appears difficult for most to volunteer in a way that makes a difference. That hasn’t stopped Expat Steve Cha from helping […]
Bullet Train from Medellin to Bogota: How Soon Can it Happen?
The prospect of a bullet train connecting Medellin to Bogota is causing excitement in Colombia, as it holds the promise of revolutionizing transport in the country. With travel times between the two cities potentially reduced to just three hours, the high-speed train project is gaining momentum. The project has identified four potential routes for the […]
Controversy in Colombia: Public Sexual Acts Prompt Legal and Social Repercussions
In a recent and controversial incident in Itagüí, Colombia, social media erupted with comments and concerns after a video surfaced showing a couple engaging in oral sex at the Obrero de Itagüí park. This event has sparked a debate over public decency, privacy rights, and legal consequences. The video, which quickly went viral, depicts a […]
Inauguration of Antioquia’s Record-Breaking Tunnel: An Insight into Tolls and Motorcycle Accessibility
Introduction Antioquia takes the spotlight with the revelation of the continent’s longest tunnel, the Guillermo Gaviria Echeverri tunnel situated in Toyo. Following the removal of the last barrier of rock on October 6, a symbolic act of passage through the 9.73-kilometer tunnel is set for today. This venture is a monumental step towards bridging Antioquia […]
Safety Warnings Issued Over Potential Collapse at Pueblito Paisa
In a recent development, the Tourism Observatory of Personería de Medellín has sounded the alarm over a possible collapse of the viewing platform at the iconic Pueblito Paisa. Located atop Cerro Nutibara, Pueblito Paisa is a cherished replica of a traditional Antioquian town, offering both locals and tourists a nostalgic glimpse into the region’s rich […]
Cracking Down on Sex Tourism
The city of Medellín has been gaining popularity as a destination for sex tourism, which has given rise to sexual exploitation networks in the city. In response to this growing problem, the city’s Secretary of Security, José Gerardo Acevedo, has offered a reward of up to $100 million pesos for information that leads to the […]
Guatapé El Peñol: A Tourist Attraction Turned into a Porn Set
Guatapé, a small municipality in Eastern Antioquia, Colombia, is known for its beautiful landscapes and tourist attractions. One of the most popular among these is the El Peñol stone, a huge granite monolith that towers over the surrounding countryside. However, in recent times, the El Peñol stone has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. […]
JetSmart Airline´s Operation in Colombia
JetSMART to Enter 27 Domestic Routes in Colombia after Endorsement by Aerocivil JetSMART, a Chilean low-cost airline, has received approval from Aerocivil to start the certification process and provide regular passenger, cargo, and mail services on 27 national routes in Colombia. The announcement was made during session 106 on March 2, 2023, and is set […]
Testing the Waters: Medellín’s 10-Day Electric Bus Pilot on Inter-Municipal Route
Medellín, the second largest city in Colombia, is taking a significant step towards sustainable transportation with its first electric bus pilot project. The electric bus will operate on the inter-municipal route between Medellín and the José María Córdova airport. This is a milestone in clean energy transportation, and if successful, the entire transport fleet that […]
New Locations to Get Civica Metro Cards
You can now buy your Civica at these three new places Medellin’s residents and visitors rely on the Cívica card also know in spanish as “Tarjeta Cívica”, a reloadable transit card, for accessing public transportation in the city. Due to the high demand for the card, the Medellin Metro has opened new points of sale […]