The world-renowned Guinness World Records are the largest annual compilation measuring astonishing record collections in both human and natural world achievements.
Some of the most curious Guinness World Records from Colombia
Behind the large numbers lie countless stories that deserve to be told due to the effort and elaboration of each feat. Colombia has been the scene of several of the most striking records in recent history.
The longest flower mat in the world
On June 22, 2014, the Mayor’s Office of Guayatá, Boyacá, received recognition for the most extensive floral rug in the world. With an area of 3,199 square meters and adorned with roses, carnations and astromelias, it beautified much of Guayatá, surpassing the previous record of 1,642 square meters established in Italy in 2012.
The longest flower mat in the world.
Photo:Milton Díaz / EL TIEMPO
The largest number of people in a car
At the Teatro Royal Center in Bogotá, on July 9, 2015, 37 people defied logic by cramming inside a vehicle 3.84 meters long, 1.73 meters wide and 1.71 meters high. With all the doors and windows of the car sealed, they set this amazing record.
86 hours straight telling jokes
The live broadcast attracted more than 24,000 viewers through the comedian’s website and YouTube channel.
The largest coffee cup in the world
In addition, it served as the epicenter of the coffee tasting with the largest number of participants, reaching 1,559 people, thus surpassing the previous record of Honduras with 789 participants.
The largest coffee cup in the world.
Photo:Guinness Web Record
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ALEJANDRA OSPINA CORDERO
DIGITAL REACH EDITORIAL
TIME
