Colombia

  • HealthAOL

    Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' are good for environment, scientists say

    Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' could actually be doing some good. The descendants of the pets the drug lord infamously kept on his property in Colombia have previously received something of a bad reputation due to their feral

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    This South American volcano is perfect place for a swim

    You can go swimming in this mud volcano, which only exists in Colombia. The Totumo Mud Volcano in Cartagena is more than 1,500ft deep and is filled with mud instead of lava. It's a rejuvenating experience for you and your

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    Pablo Escobar's escaped hippos thriving in Colombia

    Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar built an empire on cocaine that made him one of the richest people on the planet. His organisation was responsible for around 7,000 deaths and nearly toppled the government through assassinations, bribes, and

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  • LifestyleAOL

    Where to stay in Cartagena: Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa review

    One of the most beautiful colonial cities in South America, Cartagena is a true Colombian gem, where the UNESCO-protected architecture is straight out of a fairytale, the restaurants are some of the finest in the country and romance is always in

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  • LifestyleAOL

    Ten paradise islands you've never heard of

    If you're dreaming of escaping to a blissful island with heavenly sands, turquoise waters and sunset views you don't have to share, you'll want to know where to find the world's unspoilt retreats for a dream holiday - and

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  • EntertainmentAOL

    Quick-thinking truck driver brings down thief by opening his door

    This is the shocking moment a fleeing thief was taken down by a quick-thinking truck driver. Footage shows the criminal running away from police in the Colombian city of Bogota, before he was floored when the driver opened his door right in front

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    These are the world's happiest countries

    Where the happiest people in the world live? WIN/Gallup International Association recently conducted a poll to find out which countries' citizens are most often in high spirits. For the second time in recent years Colombia came out on top

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