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How to Schedule Your Cedula de Extranjeria Appointment in Colombiaexpat-guideMay 4, 2026

How to Schedule Your Cedula de Extranjeria Appointment in Colombia

A practical guide for foreigners who need a Colombian cedula de extranjeria appointment: where to request it, when slots open, and what to prepare before 5 p.m.

How to Choose Between Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Pereiraexpat-guideMay 4, 2026

How to Choose Between Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Pereira

Four cities, four very different lifestyles. Here's the honest framework for choosing where to live in Colombia — based on climate, budget, and what you actually need.

Bogotá Neighborhoods Where to Find Direct Rent (and How to Find It)bogotaMay 4, 2026

Bogotá Neighborhoods Where to Find Direct Rent (and How to Find It)

In Bogotá there are thousands of apartments for direct rent from owners — the problem is knowing which neighborhoods to search in and through which channels those listings reach you first.

Crypto Taxes in Colombia: How DIAN Treats Bitcoin and What You OwecryptoMay 3, 2026

Crypto Taxes in Colombia: How DIAN Treats Bitcoin and What You Owe

DIAN classifies crypto as an intangible asset — not currency. Here's what that means for your tax return, your foreign-asset declaration, and your P2P Binance trades.

Severance Pay and Labor Settlement in Colombia: How They Are Calculated and How to Claim ThemempleoMay 3, 2026

Severance Pay and Labor Settlement in Colombia: How They Are Calculated and How to Claim Them

Practical guide to calculating your final settlement upon termination of a contract in Colombia: severance pay, interest, bonuses, vacations, and compensation with a real numerical example.

Property Tax in Colombia: How Much You Pay by City and WhenimpuestosMay 3, 2026

Property Tax in Colombia: How Much You Pay by City and When

Everything you need to know about property tax in Colombia: how it's calculated, when to pay in each city, how to take advantage of early payment discounts and what happens if you don't pay.

How to Get Your RUT at the DIAN Step by Step (Natural Person)dianMay 3, 2026

How to Get Your RUT at the DIAN Step by Step (Natural Person)

Step-by-step guide to register your RUT at the DIAN as a natural person: what documents you need, how the online process works, and the most common errors that cause delays.

Pico y Placa in Colombia: City Guide for Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Moreexpat-lifeMay 2, 2026

Pico y Placa in Colombia: City Guide for Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and More

Pico y placa changes by city and rotates every certain time. Here you have the clear guide: schedules, days, fines and how to avoid the problem.

Best Neighborhoods in Bogotá for Direct Owner RentalsbogotaMay 2, 2026

Best Neighborhoods in Bogotá for Direct Owner Rentals

Skip the agency commissions. These four Bogotá neighborhoods have the densest concentration of direct owner rentals — with real price ranges and how to find listings before agents do.

Medellín Neighborhoods Where to Find Direct RentmedellinMay 2, 2026

Medellín Neighborhoods Where to Find Direct Rent

There are neighborhoods in Medellín where landlords still rent directly without commission or intermediaries. Here we tell you which ones are and how to search.

Best Neighborhoods in Medellín for Finding Direct Owner RentalsmedellinMay 2, 2026

Best Neighborhoods in Medellín for Finding Direct Owner Rentals

Some Medellín neighborhoods are dominated by agencies charging 1–2 months' commission. Others are almost entirely owner-managed. Here's where to look for arriendo directo.

How to sell a used cell phone in Colombia without any issuesmarketplaceMay 2, 2026

How to sell a used cell phone in Colombia without any issues

Everything you need to check before listing your used cell phone: IMEI, receipt, battery, photos, and how to get paid without getting scammed.