Colombia Basics
I am the capital city of Colombia. Millions of people live in me, and I sit high up in the Andes Mountains!
Bogota
I am Colombia's national bird! I have a huge wingspan — up to 10 feet wide — and I soar over the Andes Mountains.
Andean Condor
This warm Colombian drink is made with melted chocolate and has pieces of cheese inside that get soft and stretchy.
Chocolate con queso
This beautiful walled city sits right on the Caribbean Sea. It is very old and colorful, and its old city walls are a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Cartagena
Every August, the city of Medellín holds this spectacular festival where people parade through the streets carrying enormous displays of colorful flowers!
The Feria de las Flores
This is the official language spoken by people all over Colombia.
Spanish
I am tiny and super colorful, but don't touch me! My skin is very poisonous. I live in Colombia's rainforests.
The Poison Dart Frog
This yummy corn flatbread is eaten at breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Colombia. It can be plain or stuffed with cheese!
Arepas
Part of the world's largest rainforest stretches into southern Colombia. It is home to thousands of plants and animals!
The Amazon Rainforest
This writer was one of the most famous authors in the history of the world. He wrote about impossible things happened in everyday life, like ghosts living with families or rain that last for years.
Gabriel García Márquez
Colombia is found on this large continent in the western part of the world.
South America
I am a pink dolphin who swims in the Amazon River. My other name is boto!
Pink River Dolphin
This is Colombia's most famous traditional plate. It comes loaded with rice, red beans, ground meat, a fried egg, plantains, and an arepa!
Bandeja Paisa
This national park in northern Colombia has snowy mountain peaks. Hikers love visiting it for its beautiful icy views!
El Cocuy National Park
This is a traditional Colombian style of music and dance. It has African, Indigenous, and Spanish roots and uses drums, flutes, and maracas!
Cumbia
Colombia's flag has three stripes: yellow (top, half the flag), blue (middle), and this color on the bottom.
Red
I am the only bear in all of South America! I live in the Andes and have markings on my face that look like a pair of glasses
The Spectacled Bear
These golden fried dough pockets are stuffed with meat and vegetables. They are a popular snack all over Colombia!
Empanadas
Also called the Eje Cafetero, this region of Colombia is world-famous for growing some of the best coffee on Earth!
The Coffee Region
This world-famous Colombian pop singer was born in Barranquilla. She performed at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show!
Shakira
This giant mountain range runs all the way through Colombia and splits into three sections called cordilleras.
Andes Mountains
This gentle animal is the largest rodent in the world and lives near rivers in Colombia.
Capybara
This treat is two thin crispy wafers with a layer of arequipe — Colombia's sweet caramel — sandwiched in between!
Obleas
Nicknamed the 'Liquid Rainbow,' this Colombian river turns five brilliant colors — red, yellow, green, blue, and black — thanks to a tiny plant on the riverbed!
Caño Cristales
Colombia is one of the top producers in the world of this popular hot drink that many grown-ups love to sip every morning!
Coffee