After the Embrace, the Feria: Cali Prepares to Dance Again in December
In October, Cali danced gently. The World Salsa Festival had no judges, no scores, no champions. It was an embrace—a city holding itself together …
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After the Embrace, the Feria: Cali Prepares to Dance Again in December
In October, Cali danced gently. The World Salsa Festival had no judges, no scores, no champions. It was an embrace—a city holding itself together after the earthquake. The slogan said it all: La salsa nos abraza. Salsa …
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Cali's World Salsa Festival 2026: When the City Danced to Heal
There is a moment, at every salsa festival in Cali, when the music stops and the city holds its breath. Usually, it is before the judges announce the …
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CaliRead 2026: The Dominican Republic Brings Merengue, Faceless Dolls, and Caribbean Soul to Cali
There is a rhythm that connects the Caribbean. It is not just the sound of the music, but a shared way of understanding the world—a mix of resilience, …
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Ancient Colombia: The Land Before Colombia
Introduction Before it was called Colombia, this land already held thousands of years of memory. Long before cities and kingdoms, the first peoples …
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Cachama Frita or Tilapia Frita with Steamed Vegetables & Potatoes
Introduction Cachama frita is one of those dishes that feels like home in Colombia. A whole fish, seasoned with garlic and lime, then fried in hot oil …
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One Month After the Earthquake: Colombia's Wounds, Colombia's Heroes
Cali: The City That Rescued Itself One month after the earthquake, Mayor of Cali confirmed 150 people dead, more than 1,500 injured, and a staggering …
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Easy Pork Pasta with Zucchini, Broccoli, Carrots & Green Beans
Chicken Pasta with Colorful Vegetables A simple, fresh meal with pork, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, and green beans Some of the best meals don’t …
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Petronio Festival 2026: Economic Loss of a Canceled Celebration
The Economic Loss of a Canceled Festival: Calculating the Impact of a Missed Petronio Álvarez The decision to suspend the 30th edition of the Festival …
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The Earth Did Not Forget Them. Neither Will We: Colombia's 7.4 Earthquake
On August 10, 2026, at 7:34 in the morning, the earth beneath Colombia shook for over four minutes. Magnitude 7.4. Epicenter in San José del Palmar, …
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Before the Breakdown: Cali's Tourism Story 2017-2019
The City That Danced, Then Stumbled, Then Found Its Rhythm Again The Golden Years Begin Picture Cali in 2017: the sun warming the streets, salsa music …
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