Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is an especially important celebration in Colombia. Other holidays celebrate important dates in Colombia’s history and independence. January and June have the most holidays, at three per month. Where is the largest celebration in Colombia? 1. Barranquilla Carnival. The Carnival of Barranquilla is not only […]
18 years. Age of Marriage: Article 116 and 177 of the Civil Code of Colombia state that the legal age of marriage is 18 years (before reaching that age, only with parents’ permission). What country can you marry at 12? In Tanzania, Muslim and Hindu girls can marry at 12 […]
Family life is extremely important in Colombian culture (as it is in many Latin American cultures due to the influence of the Catholic religion). For most Colombians, family is the basic element of community and social order. Families are very close, and they stay close. Why family ties are strong […]
Colombia has an enviable calendar of 18 public holidays per year. Twelve are religious based celebrations, the rest are civic holidays. Colombia has an enviable calendar of 18 public holidays per year. Twelve of these are religious based celebrations, such as Easter, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Christmas Day. How […]
Verifying previous research, it was found that Colombians presented a value orientation which was more social than personal, and more idealistic (humanist) than materialistic. The main values were success, maturity and affection. The least important were power, tradition, beauty and emotion. What is important to Colombian culture? Family life is […]
According to the Global Innovation Index published every year by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Colombia advanced four positions between the years 2016 and 2017, from 67 to 63. Does Colombia have technology? The technology sector is one of the fastest growing in the country and, in the future, […]
Colombians tend to be very open, welcoming, passionate and upbeat people. Most locals are genuinely really glad and grateful to see travellers exploring their beautiful country. What do you love about Colombia? It’s a country packed with kind-hearted people, impressive scenery, unique cities, and a special positive energy. I am […]
Colombia celebrates Christmas and holidays The most typical Colombian Christmas traditions include eating natilla (a custard dish resembling a flan) and buñuelos (fried dough balls) and attending a Novena de Aguinaldos, when families come together to eat, sing carols (villancicos) and recite a set of prayers. What are some of […]
Colombia has topped the rankings for the World’s Happiest Country several times in the last few years. Most recently, they were declared the planet’s most contented citizens in 2016. In the last survey conducted in 2017, Colombia narrowly missed out on a first place to the Fijians. Are Colombians the […]
The Colombian perception of time is quite relaxed; in general, they are not very punctual. “Hora Tipica” – Colombian time – means that the person will arrive 20 or 30 minutes late. This also goes for deadlines. How is time perceived in Colombia? Colombians are generally punctual when it comes […]
The people of Colombia are gritty and optimistic, and filled with positivity and hope. Add to this Colombians’ friendliness and joy, and an enthusiasm for life that ensures Colombians are quick to smile. What are the main characteristics of Colombians? Colombian Culture: 10 Ways to Describe Colombians Polite. Colombians are […]
The common verbal greeting is “Buenos dias” (Good day), “Buenas tardes” (good afternoon) or “Buenas noches” (good evening/night) depending on the time of day. The formal title to greet people with is ‘señor’ (mister) for men and ‘señora’ (missus) for women. How do you say hello in Colombia? 10 ways […]
Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world. If you like warm, tropical weather, then living on the Caribbean coast is perfect for you. If you prefer more temperate spring-like weather, then choosing a city in the Andes Mountains will suit your taste. Is Colombia a safe country […]
It is the fifth largest country in Latin America and home to the world’s second largest population of Spanish-speaking people. Colombia is a land of extremes. Through its center run the towering, snow-covered volcanoes and mountains of the Andes. Tropical beaches line the north and west. What is Colombia is […]
The armed forces number about 250,000 uniformed personnel: 145,000 military and 105,000 police. These figures do not include assistance personnel such as cooks, medics, mechanics, and so on. This makes the Colombian military one of the largest and most well-equipped in Latin America. Is Colombian military good? For 2022, Colombia […]