Our initial article on panela was just a general prelude to the product and how it is produced. My first introduction to panela was as Aguapanela – a beverage, chilled and refreshing or hot with lemon for a cold or the flu. There was one use however that I was not expecting. One of our dogs had to have mammary surgery. She was a Terrier cross – ”Heinz 57” – a wiggly j... »
Panela is a simply the juice squeezed from the sugar cane that is boiled, evaporated and formed into cakes for easy transportation and distribution. In Mexico it is called piloncillo, in Venezuela – papelon, in Brazil – rapadura and in the Andes – chancaca. Traditionally Colombia has been the principal producer of panela in the world and it is an important agricultural activity ... »
It is inconceivable to many people that Colombia is not a third world nation. The world media has tarred and feathered the image of an amazing country and a hardy, friendly race with 50 years of bad press. In fact, Colombia has an advanced medical system and is becoming highly respected as a destination for medical tourism. Just imagine, in 2012, 33,500 visitors entered the country for health tour... »
SISBEN In Colombia there are three types of health care. The first does not apply to foreigners living or visiting the country. This system is called SISBEN and it is a free government subsidized package created for very poor Colombians. EPS The second line of health care is called EPS – Entidades Promotoras de Salud. The Superintendent of National Health decides which organizations may qual... »
CO Peso Exchange Rate