Monthly Archives: February 2012

Colombian Fruit Juices – A Love Story

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Guest post by Drew Sullivan of Mantaraya Colombia Travel Blog When it comes to lubricating a dry throat, freshly squeezed fruit juice is as good as it gets. The sweet, natural, aromatic flavors of fresh fruit trample over that of soft … Continue reading →

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Bogotá Wine Culture and educating the Colombian consumer

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Wine consumption in Colombia has increased by almost 30% in the last year and that’s partly why so many high-end wine stores keep popping up around Bogotá. The Wine Store is a prime example. But I wonder…who is their toughest competition: large … Continue reading →

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Musical Interlude: El Ajiaco

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Daniel Santos and La Sonora Matancera explain how to make the cuban version of ajiaco…yucca, calabaza y boniato:

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Musical Interlude: Mi Limon Mi Limonero

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

This ode to the lemon was a hit in Spain in the summer of 1969. Hailing from our neighboring country of Venezuela, Henry Stephen started his career in rock and roll and later went on to act in telenovelas. Mi Limon Mi Limonero sold … Continue reading →

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Andrés Carne de Res in Chía & Andrés D.C.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

30 years in the making: a Colombian wining, dining, partying institution There are some places that go beyond ordinary and become legendary. Andrés Carne de Res in Chía (about 40 minutes outside of Bogotá) is one of these places. Ask just about anyone in Bogotá what … Continue reading →

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Colombia’s Official Blogger Program Takes Off

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Yesterday Proexport launched its new Official Blogger initiative. 33 bloggers, yours truly included, will share their stories about Colombia with the world, through their eyes, ears and taste-buds, enticing tourists and investors alike to come and experience Colombia. We all got together at … Continue reading →

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