David Steckenreiter

In the mid-1950s, a group of 11 or 12 Afro Colombians purchased a small plot of land, not far from Cartagena de Indias but isolated enough that they and their extended families lived a…
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Medellin - Basic City Guide Medellin is located in the department (state) of Antioquia which is situated in the Northwest part of Colombia. Handpicked Related Content: How to get…
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Having lived the ''colonial life'' for two years in Cartagena, I was uncertain what to expect from her ''older sister'' Santa Marta. While the Spanish had made other attempts at…
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Cartagena International Music Festival The old city of Cartagena is never more alive when music fills the streets. Set against the backdrop of spectacular colonial buildings, in the…
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There is a need for your help in Colombia.   Even if we might be self made men or women, as foreigners  most of us come from much better personal circumstances than exist for many…
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For the past 10 years, we’ve been looking in Europe, Central, and South America for that ideal retirement community.  At first, we bought new construction properties in France, thinking…
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Hidden away in homes and the parking garages of many apartment buildings in Colombia are a surprising number of ''beauties''. Of course, Colombia is known for its beautiful people but…
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An important pillar of Escape Artist Colombia is the concept of Giving Back. In the article on Maureen Orth we have proposed the idea that one person, even you or I can make a…
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Imagine waking everyday to fresh air,  clear sunny,  skies,  and 70 to 80 degree temperatures…365 days per year !  Welcome to Colombia ! Add to that, being surrounded by landscapes of…
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Deciding to move to a foreign land takes a certain mixture of courage and adventure, whatever your motivation is to leave your native land.  Most of us don't take this step lightly and…
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In the public eye, Colombian coffee is so well known that many people think it actually originated here. In fact, coffee commerce came relatively late to this NW corner of South America…
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Folkloric Dance in Colombia The Colombian culture is a melting pot of the European, African and Indigenous people. This amazing blend of backgrounds of art, music and dance has created…
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If you are considering obtaining citizenship in Colombia via business ownership, please note this citizenship is not granted immediately. The amount and type of investment dictate the…
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Ways to Make Your Trip More Comfortable and Convenient - No Dar Papaya Generally Colombians are some of the friendliest people that you will meet. You may find some cultural…
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Colombia, as in most countries, has a wide range of personal and business insurance options. You can purchase home insurance, tenant insurance, car insurance, health insurance, life…
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In 2012, bolstered by 3 investment grade ratings, improved security within the country and a strong regulatory environment within the financial community, Colombia attracted a record of…
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Colombia has the best record in all of Latin America in protecting foreign ownership rights. The country is open for business and foreign investors hold the same rights as national…
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Colombia is the Answer ! Colombians are fiercely proud of their country and so they should be. They have  suffered through a long standing civil war that has lasted over 50 years and…
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Athletic Sports are important in Colombia. The ''proof is in the pudding '' and this year the World Games came to Cali! From July 25 to August 4, 2013, Cali, often called the "Sports…
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