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Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 86 Birthday

Colombian Culture

Known affectionately as Gabo, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, is considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century. Novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, Gabo was born in Aracata, Colombia on March 6, 1927. García…

Colombian saying: Más sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo

Colombian Culture

Continuing with our list of Colombian sayings we have a very particular one: “Más sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo”. A rough translation will be "Knows more the devil because he is old than because he is the devil" and it means…

Difference between Spain and Latin American Spanish

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Sometimes our students ask us about the difference between the Spanish spoken in Spain and the one spoken in Colombia or Latin America The first difference between Latin American Spanish and the Spanish of Spain is the pronunciation of a few…

What would Anthony Bourdain say about the Colombian hot dog?

Colombian Culture

Well, we all know what Anthony Bourdain said and think about the Colombian hot dog. If you haven’t seen it, take a look at The Layover's Miami Episode. Minute 6:40 "Meh, not so much. I usually head over to get a Colombian mutant hot dog.…

Top 3 museums worthwhile visiting while touring La Candelaria in Bogota

Colombian Culture

The Old Bogota, La Candelaria, is the historic neighborhood in downtown Bogota. Colombia's capital was founded there in 1538, and 475 years later, La Candelaria still retains much of its colonial atmosphere. La candelaria houses several universities,…

Botero Museum, Artist's own legacy

Colombian Culture

The Botero Museum showcases the artwork of renowned Colombian artist, Fernando Botero. Donated by the artist himself, the museum displays 208 pieces, 123 of his own and 85 by international artists. The museum is located in the La Candelaria,…

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Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 86 Birthday

Colombian saying: Más sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo

Difference between Spain and Latin American Spanish

What would Anthony Bourdain say about the Colombian hot dog?

Top 3 museums worthwhile visiting while touring La Candelaria in Bogota

Botero Museum, Artist's own legacy

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