Where you cannot feel more bored than a monkey in a bonsai tree Ciudad Perdida is a multiday jungle walk to the ancient ruins of the Tayrona civilization. As the Andes give way to Los Llanos, a 550,000-sq-km swath of tropical grasslands shared with Venezuela. Colombia boasts all of South America’s allure, and more. Such as soaring Andean summits, unspoiled …
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A country, into sixty-three unforgettable images He took more than 100,000 photos, in a career spanning many decades. He was a member of a association of writers, artists and intellectuals. He is regarded as a pioneer in his native Colombia. Nereo López was a Colombian documentary photographer, born in Cartagena into a September 1920. His work brought attention to the …
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Revolutionizing the Latin American fashion scene in a definitive way In 1990, she created her company Altamoda. Her collections include prêt-à -porter, wedding dresses, accessories and footwear. Born in Barranquilla on a day in August 1965, Silvia Tcherassi https://www.silviatcherassi.com/ is a Colombian designer and entrepreneur. In 2003, she was invited to participate in Milan fashion week. The following year, she was …
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The perception of having already met, of being the expected “other”. In her honor, the National Poetry Prize that bears her name was created. She was a poet of Lebanese Colombian origin. Born in Barranquilla on a day in August 1922, Olga Isabel Chams Eljach became know under the pseudonym of Meira Delmar. Among the most significant poets of the …
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Learning how to sing to the soul and the soul learned how to listen Born in Girardot, she lives currently in Barcelona. She is is a Colombian singer and songwriter. After obtaining a Best Achievement Scholarship, Marta Gómez http://martagomez.com/ graduated Magna Cum Laude. Whit her group, she perform a repertoire of songs with a mixture of rhythms that range from …
Read More »IRREALLY DILATED SUBJECTS AND OBJECTS – Fernando Botero: An incisive style that is influenced by abstract expressionism
Do not paint anything different from the world you knew in MedellÃn His colors are soft, never enhanced, often evenly applied and without contours. As a child, he undergoes the charm of the illustrations of the Divine Comedy by Gustave Doré. Fernando Botero http://www.fernandobotero.com/ was born in MedellÃn on a day in April 1932, establishing himself as a Colombian painter, …
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A worthwhile adventure into Mexican trip Barriga llena, corazón contento (full belly, happy heart). Remembering this Mexican way of saying, you can make the memory of your holiday more joyful. Its cuisine is a mix of pre-Hispanic and Spanish influences, but dishes have their own flavors and are made with local techniques. One of its main dishes is birria (goat …
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Intrigued by the Mennonite women Mexico City is the best place to eat tacos, a unique opportunity to savour the delights of this humble cuisine. Strolling through Centro Historico, you can discover all the tacos are delicious, such as the taco de carnitas (featuring beyond succulent pork). Ending your tour (with a chance to drink tequila), in the most historic …
Read More »TRANSFORMABLE FASHION – Ximena Valero: When clothes can be worn in multiple ways
Excellence, in evening dresses Traditional Mexican clothing combines native and European elements https://cielitolindomex.com/collections/embroidered-dresses. The fibers of choice across the country are cotton, bark and agave, as well as wool and silk, but the deep cultural roots in Mexico uncover unique traditional outfits found nowhere else. In ancient times Aztec women were taught to weave by hand (primarily used cotton or …
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The rural Mexico the times of the Revolution Backed by the mountains of the Sierra Madre del Sur, in the mid-20th century, this beach resort was the haunt of Sinatra, Bardot and Elizabeth Taylor. Fort San Diego, Acapulco’s top historical monument, is its star fort, first erected in 1617 to ward off pirate attacks. One of Mexico’s great 20th-century artists …
Read More »I AM LOOKING FOR A HEART – Ana Bárbara: Breaking into the music with a self-titled album
Me asusta, pero me gusta The municipality of Rioverde is located in the Sierra Madre Oriental. Its vegetation includes oak, pine and walnut trees. Some areas are volcanic. A popular tourist site located 10 km is well know for its Media Luna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nf7OZlIsAA, a lake gets its name for having the shape of a half moon. Situated on the east …
Read More »WHEN REVOLUTION CREATIVELY INTERVED – Gerardo Murillo Cornado, alias Dr. Atl: To push for an artistic revolution of dynamic painting
Painting a country with an exotic past and a cosmopolitan perspective Its cuisine is a mix of pre-Hispanic and Spanish influences, but dishes have their own flavors and are made with local techniques. One of its main dishes is birria (goat or lamb meat) cooked in a spicy sauce seasoned with chili peppers, ginger, cumin, black pepper, oregano and cloves. …
Read More »WHERE A FLOWER GIVES YOU THE WORLD, EVEN IF FOR A MOMENT – Sante Fe, New Mexico. Want to create
Living where it is not enough be right. You need to have nerve. The best months for good weather in Santa Fe (New Mexico), run from May to October. In this period, the thermometer reaches a temperature of 18 degrees. For your souvenirs, El Nicho https://www.elnichosantafe.com/ it is amazing, the owner is the sweetest person on earth and local artists …
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When she started taking pictures, she was an observer The best months for good weather in Santa Fe (New Mexico), run from May to October. In this period, the thermometer reaches a temperature of 18 degrees. For your souvenirs, El Nicho https://www.elnichosantafe.com/ it is amazing, the owner is the sweetest person on earth and local artists make all of the …
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After designed his first three garments, he knew this is what he wanted to do Jessica Metcalf opened a fashion boutique in Gardena (North Dakota). Kelly Holmes founded the first Native American fashion magazine. Indigenous designers https://www.newmexico.org/nmmagazine/articles/post/native-fashion/ incorporate motifs and customary materials into their wearable artworks. Urban Outfitters created a collection featuring underwear and other items, with art based on …
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