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Useful information for Colombians, foreigners, and local businesses — connected to the Colombia Move marketplace, community, and tools.
Latest post · March 31, 202610 Best Day Trips From Medellín (Ranked by a Local)
Guatapé, Jardín, Río Claro, and 7 more incredible escapes within 1–3 hours of Medellín. Real costs, how to get there, and which ones are worth an overnight.
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expat-lifeMarch 31, 2026Tipping in Colombia: When, How Much, and Who to Tip
Colombia’s tipping culture is different from the US. Here’s exactly when to tip, how much, and the one phrase you need to know: propina voluntaria.
expat-lifeMarch 31, 2026How to Set Up Utilities in Colombia: Electricity, Water, Internet & Phone
Everything you need to set up electricity, water, gas, internet, and phone in Colombia. Providers, costs by estrato, and how the bill payment system works.
expat-lifeMarch 31, 2026Colombian Food Guide: 20 Dishes Every Expat Needs to Try (With Prices)
From bandeja paisa to street empanadas, here are 20 Colombian dishes you need to try — with real prices, where to find them, and what to order at every type of restaurant.
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medellinMarch 31, 2026Medellín Metro & Transport Guide: How to Get Around Like a Local
The complete guide to Medellín’s Metro, Metrocable, trams, buses, and ride-hailing apps. How to pay, what it costs, and the tips locals know.
expat-lifeMarch 31, 2026Colombian Slang: 50+ Words & Phrases Every Expat Needs to Know
Parce, bacano, chimba, rumba — Colombian Spanish is full of slang that no textbook teaches. Here are 50+ essential words and phrases every expat needs, with pronunciations and real examples.
travel-tipsMarch 31, 2026What to Pack for Colombia: The Only Packing List You Need
After living in Colombia, here’s exactly what I’d pack — and what I’d leave behind. The essential packing list for expats, digital nomads, and travelers heading to Colombia in 2026.
bankingMarch 31, 2026How to Convert USD to Colombian Pesos (Nearly Free) Using Kraken & ARQ
Stop losing 3–5% on every dollar you convert. I use Kraken to buy USDC and ARQ (formerly DolarApp) to convert to pesos at the real rate — total cost: about $2–5 per $2,000 transfer.
travel-tipsMarch 31, 2026How to Rent a Car in Colombia: Why I Use Localiza (And You Should Too)
Localiza is 30–50% cheaper than Hertz, Budget, and Sixt in Colombia, with 63 locations and a full app experience. Here’s my complete guide to renting a car as a foreigner.
bankingMarch 31, 2026How I Track My Credit in Colombia as a Foreigner Using MiDataCrédito
Your home country credit score is worthless in Colombia. Here’s how I use MiDataCrédito to track my credit, build my score with a cédula de extranjería, and why every expat should subscribe.
housingMarch 31, 2026How to Use Facebook Marketplace to Find Cheap Rentals in Colombia
Skip Airbnb and save 50–70% on rent in Colombia. Here's exactly how to use Facebook Marketplace to find apartments at local prices, negotiate with landlords, and avoid scams.
colombiaMarch 31, 2026Best Health Insurance in Colombia 2026: EPS vs Prepagada Compared (With Real Costs)
Trying to choose health insurance in Colombia? Compare EPS and prepagada options, what foreigners can actually sign up for, and when paying more is worth it.