Antípoda journal publishes issues in the fields of social and cultural anthropology, archeology, physical anthropology, linguistic anthropology and ethnohistory. It is published by the Department of Anthropology at the University of Los Andes in Bogota, Colombia.

The mission of the Universidad de Los Andes is to promote diversity and respect through dialogue and responsible criticism. It pursues excellence and enhances the awareness of social and civic responsibilities. It also promotes comprehensive education and interdisciplinary and flexible environment in order to integrate arts, sciences, technology and humanities. Its job is committed to the analysis and solution of problems of their country.

The Department of Anthropology at this university is the oldest of Colombia. Based on his experience, the department is renewed and strengthened according to its members and current needs. True to the mission of the university it publishes the journal Antípoda, through which creates links between different social disciplines and national contexts in order to promote an ethic of collaboration in academia.

Antípoda reflects intention to change. It delves in anthropology and archeology taking into account the antipode and its opposite position. It also proposes a theoretical opening to other social sciences such as sociology, history, psychology, cultural studies and literature, among others. The journal establishes an active academic exchange at local, regional and global levels. All articles published in the journal are subjected to formal evaluation and correction by academic peers. Its Scientific Committee and Editorial Board are composed of members of recognized universities, institutes and centers of South Africa, UAE, Colombia, United States, Brazil and Argentina.

The journal presents texts in Spanish and, in special volumes, in other languages. It is published biannually and it is included in Latam-Studies Full Text.