Manrique's 45th Street: Tango, Gastronomy, and Other Tourist Hangouts in the Heart of Medellín

On the 45th, Carlos Gardel is a Metroplus station, a statue, a museum - the Gardeliana House Museum. A presence that expands through the streets of Manrique. Now, it is also an attraction for visitors who arrive in the city with the intention of knowing something more than Commune 13 and Plaza Botero. The tourist route through the 45th begins with Gardel, but is not limited to the Zorzal. It includes the gastronomy of the area, the landscapes seen from the rooftops, and the pulse of a neighborhood that has overcome the stigma of violence and has become a hub of dance, culture, and entertainment.

Nicaragua's "Made in China" La Purísima

The La Purísima offering has evolved. The traditional gifts of products like gofio, indios, and nacatamales have been replaced by plastic items, mostly purchased from the now-abundant Chinese stores in Nicaragua. The country's deteriorating family economy is one of many reasons why this festivity is not like it used to be, according to devotees. DIVERGENTES confirmed that today, it is cheaper to give a plastic cup than a traditional "purisemera" offering.

Announce 3rd Edition of the National Competition of Rhythmic Bands and Independent Comparsas

From February 20 to March 6, applications are open for registration through the digital platforms of the Leonel Rugama Cultural Movement, free of charge.

Chinese New Year Has Arrived: Here Are Some Activities to Do in the Country

Portafolio Journalist 02.19.2026 15:36 Updated: 02.19.2026 15:36

Dates, guests, and everything you need to know about the Bogotá Book Fair 2026

From April 21 to May 4, the thirty-eighth edition of the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) will take place at Corferias. This year India will be the Guest of Honor Country and FilBo will articulate its programming under the thematic axis 'Listening to each other is reading each other.'

China and its diaspora celebrate Lunar New Year: displacements, banquets, and lights

China and its diaspora in Asia, Europe, and Oceania celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year, this time under the sign of the Fire Horse, amidst the world's largest annual population movement and traditional banquets, red lights, and fireworks.

Carnaval de la 44: popular essence with a massive and cultural festival

On its last day of programming, Carnaval de la 44 closed its agenda with a flourish, symbolically bidding farewell to Joselito Carnaval, in the Conquista del Carnaval parade.

Photo of the Day: February 17, 2026

The queen of the Barranquilla Carnival, Michelle Char, and 130 groups from the Caribbean paraded along the Cumbiódromo of Vía 40 during the Great Parade of Troupes. //Efe - Ricardo Maldonado.

In pictures: How Brazil celebrates its emblematic Carnival

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Brazil's main cities from Saturday, February 14, to celebrate Carnival

Photo of the Day

The most important and impressive folklore and cultural festival in Colombia, the Barranquilla Carnival, held its fantastic Battle of Flowers yesterday, enjoyed at leisure by locals and visitors alike.

Beauty Queens from the National Beauty Contest at the Barranquilla Carnival

The National Beauty Contest reaffirms its social commitment and its exaltation of Colombian culture through its participation in the Barranquilla Carnival.

Battle of Flowers of Memory Sonia Osorio: Tribute to Gabriel García Márquez

The 44th Carnival kicked off in grand style with its first emblematic parade: the 27th edition of the Battle of Flowers of Memory Sonia Osorio, which paid tribute to the birth anniversary of the illustrious writer Gabriel García Márquez.