Carlos introduces us to the Muiscas, one of the most developed pre-Columbian civilizations to inhabit the Cundiboyacense plateau in the central part of present day Colombia.

Colombian painter, Beatriz Noguera, tells us a bit about her work and its cultural and mythological inspirations.

Located in the popular La Candelaria neighborhood, the Chorro de Quevedo Plaza is one of Bogota, Colombia's most renowned tourist attractions and according to one theory, the site of the founding of the city itself. Tourists and locals alike flock there for both its historic and current significance, many hoping to try the famous "chicha," an indigenous fermented corn drink.

“El Cerro de Monserrate” [Monserrate Hill] is a famous Hill in the center of Bogota, Colombia, which is a destination for pilgrimages and home to many tourist attractions, including a church, funicular and aerial cableway. Our host, Edwin Galve, who works bringing people to Monserrate’s several restaurants, tells us about these and more!

In Colombia, costeño y cachaco are almost opposite terms. Costeños, that is de la costa, people from the Coast, are usually depicted as festive, noisy, and colorful people who really enjoy killing time. Cachaco is usually the name given to people from the capital, Bogotá, and they’re characterized by elegance; they’re always dressed up and in control of their emotions. One group is seen as lazy, the other as boring. Regional differences aside, Bomba Estéreo is a fresh musical mix of both regions.

The present perfect tense in Spanish is used when an action in the past occurs within a time period that has not yet concluded. Carlos clearly explains how this compound verb tense is formed as well as giving us several examples.

The many types of past tense in Spanish can get confusing for English speakers. In this lesson, Carlos focuses on the simple past tense, or preterite, providing us with some excellent examples.

Carlos explains to us the range of meanings that the verb "tocar" can have in Spanish, depending upon the context.

Carlos from Colombia tells us about his nontraditional job as a freelance content editor for a Latin music website who works from home.

ChocQuibTown is a name everyday more common on Colombian airwaves and dance floors. Their mix of traditional rhythms from el Pacífico with hip-hop elements and a heavy dose of “funky” is earning them a place on the playlists of both young listeners as well as a more traditional audience. In this Yabla-exclusive interview, we had the chance to chat with the band about where, exactly, it’s all at.

Learn vocabulary helpful for meeting new people and even inviting them out in Cleer's casual interview with Giluancar, a Venezuelan who has recently arrived in Germany.

Cleer interviews her cousin, Lila, who shares with us some interesting details about her travels and life.

Lida and Cleer teach us to make Colombian buñuelos, a type of fritter eaten particularly during the Christmas season.

An emotionally distraught man embarks on a drunk driving spree with dire consequences.

As a man kicks out his cheating wife, a young girl anxiously awaits the result of her pregnancy test.

As a young girl named Mariana struggles to deal with her unexpected pregnancy, a woman wishes her partner the best at his job interview.

A mother trying to get her son to school on time and a young girl in distress' lives literally and figuratively collide.

When a drunk and hysterical driver causes a serious accident, a crowd attempts to prevent him from fleeing the scene.

As paramedics attend to the victims at the scene, the driver who caused the accident refuses to cooperate with police.

Following his job interview, Roberto's disappointment turns to anguish upon receiving a call from the hospital to which his partner has been transferred.

While Mariana is in the operating room undergoing emergency surgery, her parents are shocked to learn about their daughter's tragic situation.

Upon arrival at the hospital, the loved ones of the two women who were hit by the drunk driver are devastated to learn of the seriousness of their situations.

While the doctors monitor the condition of Jorge, the driver who caused the accident, the victims' relatives are irate to learn of his whereabouts.

After waiting for a long while at the hospital, Ximena's partner and son finally get to visit her.