No one doubts that saying paisa is always a synonym for kindness, industriousness, joy and outrageousness. But it is impossible to talk about the paisas and their culture without referring to a fundamental element of their identity: their gastronomy. The paisa region is made up of the departments of Antioquia, [...]
In Colombia there is a region inhabited by a very special group of people, commonly known as paisas. It is an immense land to the west of the country, made up of the departments of Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío, Antioquia, and the north of Valle del Cauca and Tolima. For this [...]
Is there a “Colombian accent”? For a few years now, Colombia has seen its international fame grow exponentially. Thanks to the boom of musicians, athletes, artists, and all kinds of digital celebrities that have recently emerged in the country, his name is reaching further and further each [...]
Guatapé is one of the places that you cannot miss if you visit the city of Medellín. It is located in the eastern part of the department, 80 kilometers from the city of Medellín and you can go by bus or car in an estimated time of 2 hours. [...]
Where the city of Medellín is located today, before the arrival of the Spanish, the lands were inhabited by indigenous Yamesíes, Niquías, Nutables and Aburraes. They had large crops of corn and beans, they raised curies, weaved cotton blankets, and sold salt and some gold and silver work. [...]
If you plan to come learn Spanish in Medellín, you should first learn some of the history, culture and traditions of the Paisas. But first, you are probably wondering what or who the paisas are, right? The word paisa comes from paisano, which means peasant, and here in [...]
The most important and famous event in Medellín is the “Feria de las Flores” or the festival of flowers. It is a massive celebration that lasts 10 days and the streets of the city host parades, events and shows where the main theme is: flowers. The event [...]
