The Republic of Colombia

In Santander, large ants called hormigas culonas are prepared with salt and eaten as a traditional snack rooted in Indigenous food culture.

Cano Cristales, known as the River of Five Colors or the Liquid Rainbow, becomes red, yellow, green, blue, and black during part of the year due to unique aquatic plants.

The colours of the flag are commonly explained as yellow for wealth, blue for the seas and rivers, and red for the blood shed for independence.

Bandeja Paisa is a well-known dish from the Antioquia region that includes beans, rice, meats, fried egg, plantain, avocado and arepa.

Colombia’s Coffee Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where generations of farmers have grown coffee on steep Andean slopes.

The Quindio wax palm, Colombia's national tree, is the tallest palm species in the world and can grow up to 60 metres.

Simon Bolivar led the fight for Colombia's independence from Spain and is known as The Liberator.

Colombia is one of the world’s leading producers of emeralds and is known for its significant emerald deposits.

Colombia is the only South American country with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

Colombia has the highest recorded bird species diversity in the world, with more bird species documented than any other country.

During Pasto’s Blacks and Whites Carnival, participants use black cosmetics and white powder on successive days to celebrate equality and cultural diversity.

In many regions of Colombia, offering coffee to visitors is a traditional symbol of hospitality and local culture.