UK travel ban for South America — including Colombia

UK government will stop non-essential travel from South America and Portugal on Friday. Residents and nationals will be allowed to enter. No more...

COVID Christmas restrictions in Colombia

Christmas celebrations and lights in Colombia will be different from previous years. Photo: Jazid Contreras If you’re planning your New Year and...

Drink up: Alcohol sales forbidden after 10pm

Colombia enforces controls on alcohol sales as intensive care occupation rises. No more alcohol after 10pm, new coronavirus measure in parts of...

Optimism, resilience, and worry: Bogotá’s businesses speak about their new reality

COVID-19 has taken its toll on the city we know and love. But will the 'New Reality' bring enough change for Bogotá's businesses? The first week...

Coronavirus Colombia: New phase of lockdown to begin in June – but will it work nationwide?

Details announced on how Colombia's phase two of quarantine will work amidst rumours that hotspots will remain locked down. An update on the...

Quarantine in Colombia extended again – this time until May 31

President Duque announces that Colombia’s quarantine will be extended until the end of the month and the country’s sanitary emergency will...

Colombia extends quarantine until May 25, but relaxes rules

President Duque announces that quarantine in Colombia will continue, but that more sectors of the economy will open up. Sales of cars and furniture...

New quarantine policy in the capital: Pico y género

Claudia López announces gender-based restrictions to mobility.  Claudia López announces pico y género measure. Photo: Alcaldía de...

Colombia quarantine day 2: Ways to enjoy Colombia during the shut down

We continue to focus on virtual Colombia with more ways to stay entertained during the quarantine. Totó La Momposina is our daily tip to get...