Tag: Colombia

Tairona: The ‘Lost City’ of the Tairona People | Arkeo Ep21 | Documentary

For nearly 400 years, one of the largest pre-Columbian cities remained unnoticed, submerged in the rainforest. Known for its gold, “Ciudad Perdida” remained a mystery until a team of Colombian archaeologists rediscovered it in the late 1970s. …


The Must-See Corners of Cartagena, Colombia

By Juan Antonio (Oso) Oseguera From TravelPulse Colombia is a country with a wide range of destinations that are likely to surprise you with their unique characteristics and attractions. Colombia has beaches, small towns, historic architecture and much more. Cartagena is one of the most important cities in the country. The center of Cartagena, also…


‘Help’: Colombia Rescues Sailor Adrift in Caribbean 24 Days

BOGOTA, Colombia—The Colombian navy rescued a man from Dominica who says he survived 24 days adrift in the Caribbean on a sailboat by eating ketchup, garlic powder, and seasoning cubes. Elvis Francois, 47, had scrawled the word “help” in English on the boat’s hull, which officials said was key to his rescue. The sailboat was…


Man Arrested After Drive-By Shooting in London at Funeral of Colombian Money Launderer’s Wife and Daughter

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a drive-by shooting outside a church that almost killed a 7-year-old girl and injured four women. It has emerged the two women whose lives were being commemorated at a requiem mass were the wife and daughter of a Colombian who was jailed in 2009…


Oil Tank in Colombia’s Barranquilla Explodes Into Flames, One Dead

BOGOTA—A fuel tank exploded into flames in Colombia’s Caribbean city of Barranquilla early on Wednesday, killing a firefighter who fell during the explosion, local authorities said. The firefighter was identified as Javier Solano, 53, by Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro in a message on Twitter, in which he pledged to support the city’s mayor, Jaime Pumarejo….


Landslide Buries Bus in Colombia, at Least 27 Dead: President Petro

BOGOTA—At least 27 people died when a landslide buried a bus in Colombia’s northwest on Sunday, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said. The landslide, caused by strong rains, hit the vehicle between the villages of Pueblo Rico and Santa Cecilia in Risaralda Province, about 230km (140 miles) from the capital Bogota. “With sadness I must announce…


These 6 Extreme Tours in Latin America Will Get the Adrenaline Flowing

By Juan Antonio (Oso) Oseguera From TravelPulse The desire for an adrenaline rush while traveling continues to grow, especially among young people signing up for adventure tourism. Here’s a list of six extreme tours in Mexico, Colombia and Peru that are certain to get hearts pounding. Paramotor Flight over Lima The landscapes of the Peruvian…


Small Plane Crashes in Colombian Neighborhood; 8 Dead

MEDELLIN, Colombia—A small plane crashed Monday in a neighborhood in the central Colombian city of Medellín, killing eight people on board, airport authorities said. No injuries were immediately reported on the ground. The aircraft crashed after taking off from the Olaya Herrera Airport, Colombian aviation officials said in a statement. The victims were identified as…


Former Model Seeks God After Traumatic Abortion, Spreads Message of Chastity and Hope

God and chastity are at the core of the message that former Colombian model and actress Amada Rose Pérez shares with other women. Pérez became a model in Colombia at the age of 18. She made a name for herself representing famous brands, and in her role as Sofia in the popular telenovela, La Costeña y…


Colombian Bus Crash Kills at Least 20

BOGOTA—At least 20 people were killed and 14 more injured on Saturday when a bus crashed on a road between the southwestern Colombian cities of Pasto and Popayan, police said. Images on Colombian television showed the bus flipped over in the early morning accident, which authorities said may have been caused by a mechanical fault….