June 15, 2026

Cowgirls in Colombia

Cowgirls in Colombia
Cowgirls in Colombia
Americas Now
Cowgirls in Colombia

Colombia is one of South America’s top cattle producers and it all happens in the region of “los Llanos” in the northeast of the country. At the core of the production cycle are thousands of traditional cowboys. Michelle Begue explains the story of cowgirls who are also embedded in the ranching culture, breaking barriers and leaving their mark.