18. Its Amazing Artists
From Fernando Botero, to Shakira, John Leguizamo, Juanes, Sofia Vergara to Nobel-prize winners like Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Colombia’s got talent, a sense of humor and undeniable good looks and brains to boot.
19. Eats!
Meat, corn and potato-loving Colombians love to take you to eat their beloved Bandeja Paisa, Sancocho de Gallina, Ajiaco, Tamales, Pandebono, Arepa con Huevo, Chontaduro, Morcilla, Ternera a la Llanera, Mondongo, Agua de Panela con Queso, Lechona, and so much more. Pack Tums.
20. It Made Diplomatic Peace with its Biggest Enemy for Over Fifty Years
After more than 50 years of war with one another, the Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas signed a peace treaty in 2016 through diplomatic negotiations, no weapons used.
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