Colombia Culture Update

Colombia has a rich musical heritage that blends Amerindian, African and Spanish elements. In the Andes region, twelve-string guitars are often used to sing courtly and romantic songs called Bambucos. On the coast, the style of music is the Cumbia, played with flutes and drums. Colombia’s main cities, especially Bogota, have many symphony orchestras, theaters and art galleries to experience.

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