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tren de Araguá has been establishing itself in Colombia, despite resistance from existing criminal structures.

Swisscontact seeks to promote sustainable tourism in Colombia via the Colombia Más Competitiva program.

Yuca (cassava) corn and potatoes led the growth. Colombia cultivates over 60 varieties of potatoes.

While both towns have been overshadowed by more-well-known nearby locations, the UNWTO is recognizing the unique beauty and wonder of these gems.

Jericó, Iza, Zapatoca, Villavieja, Providencia, Tibasosa, Guadalupe, and Filandia are all up for the UNWTO recognition this year.

This includes the cities of Armenia, Filandia, Ibague, Manizales, Salento, and Pereira.

Zúñiga graduated magna laude from the Sergio Arboleda University, where she studied marketing and international business.

In Colombia, “puebleando,” or small-town tourism is a popular pastime for both Colombians and foreigners.

Along with Pereira and Manizales, Armenia is part of the Colombian “Eje Cafetero” (coffee axis), and its many coffee farms have become international tourist attractions. There are even coffee-themed and agriculture themed amusement parks nearby.

Alleged members of the “Los Call Center” crime gang that operated throughout Colombia's "Eje Cafetero" coffee growing region prosecuted for over $1.4 million USD of credit card fraud