FAQs
Family life is extremely important in Colombian culture (as it is in many Latin American cultures due to the influence of the Catholic religion). For most Colombians, family is the basic element of community and social order. Families are very close, and they stay close.
What is the etiquette in Bogota? ›
Punctuality is relaxed, but a foreigner is expected to be on time. Shake hands with everyone when entering or leaving a room. Yawning in public without fully covering the mouth is considered impolite. It is important to maintain good eye contact during conversation.
What is Colombia's main culture? ›
The Colombian culture reflects the intermixing of Indian, Spanish, and African traditions. This fusion is seen in their crafts, folklore, music, and sculpture. Music incorporates the African rhythms of the Caribbean, Cuban salsa, and Spanish-influenced Andean music.
What is Colombian culture known for? ›
The Colombian culture is a vibrant fusion of indigenous traditions, Spanish heritage, and African and Caribbean rhythms, evident in their colorful festivals, such as Carnaval de Barranquilla.
Is it rude to tip in Colombia? ›
Tipping is not generally expected in Colombia though it's always appreciated. In smaller cafes and restaurants, and for taxi journeys, it's good practice to round up to the nearest thousand pesos. In nicer restaurants, a 10-15% tip is expected and this may be automatically added to your bill.
What is considered rude in Colombian culture? ›
Basic Etiquette
It is rude to speak with your hands in your pockets or chew gum with your mouth open. Slouching and leaning against things is bad form. Punctuality is not tight in Colombia. Expect people to follow a looser “tiempo colombiano” (Colombian time) for social and casual engagements.
Do Colombians kiss on the cheek? ›
Colombian Basic Etiquette
Kissing in the cheek is very informal, and it's only acceptable when you already know the person. Cover your mouth when yawning. It is considered rude to speak with your hands in your pockets.
What is country cultural values? ›
National cultural values are shared ideas of what is good, right, and desirable in a national society. They are a society's preferences for managing survival challenges. Survival challenges include external environmental stresses caused by climate or resource scarcity and threats to internal social integration.
What are the religious values in Colombia? ›
Many people see the faith as part of their identity, passed on through the family and nation like cultural heritage. Almost all Colombians believe in God and are Catholic-raised. For example, 74% of Protestants were raised Catholic and 84% were baptised with the Catholic Church.
What is the cultural symbol of the nation of Colombia? ›
The Andean condor is the largest flying bird in the world. The Andean condor, large and majestic in flight, has been adopted as the national bird. It is on the Shield of Colombia, representing the glories of the Nation.
After the Conquest, there was a mixture of three cultures in Colombia: American Indians, European (Spanish in its vast majority), and Africans. As a result, mestizos emerged (descendants of Amerindians and whites), and mulattoes (descendants of blacks and whites), and zambos (descendants of Amerindians and blacks).
