Salsa isn't a dance — it's a heartbeat
In Cali especially, salsa plays everywhere. People dance in clubs, at home, in the street. Taking a salsa class is expected of visitors. Nobody cares if you're bad — they care if you won't try.
🏠 Daily life in Colombia
Daily life in Colombia comes down to small habits — laundry, groceries, schedules, household routines — that locals do on autopilot and newcomers learn by watching.
In Colombia, daily life comes down to a few things: salsa isn't a dance — it's a heartbeat, coffee is served, not sipped, and warmth is the default.
Coffee is served, not sipped
Colombia grows the world's best coffee but traditionally drinks tinto — weak, sweet, black coffee. Specialty cafés are changing this in cities, but at home, it's still tinto in a tiny cup.
Warmth is the default
Colombians are extraordinarily warm and welcoming. Strangers become friends fast. Conversations happen with vendors, taxi drivers, and anyone waiting in line.