Colombia’s independence is long and bloody. November 11 is an important date because it was a precedent for all independence revolutions throughout South America. This sense of revolution and bravery that the people of Cartagena displayed earned their city the nickname la “Ciudad Heroica” the “Heroic City.”
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Manuel Atanasio Girardot Díaz was a Colombian and Venezuelan revolutionary war hero. He was born here in Antioquia and we are very proud of him.
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Hello, I’m Andrew Macia, and this is my blog.
I love Medellin! I started this blog in 2013 order to help my English as a Second Language students in Medellin. I no longer teach English, however, I continue to write about my life here in Colombia.
I’ve been living and working in Medellin since 2010 now, and I want to share my experience with the entire world. If you have any questions, feel free to email me or leave comments.