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Post for free always: how Colombia Move makes moneymarketplaceMay 7, 2026

Post for free always: how Colombia Move makes money

If you've ever wondered how a marketplace can be completely free for real, here's the straightforward answer.

The No-Commission Marketplace Model for ColombiamarketplaceMay 7, 2026

The No-Commission Marketplace Model for Colombia

When 'free' usually has a catch, here's the full picture of how Colombia Move works — what's always free, what's optional, and why.

How Reviews Should Work in a Colombian MarketplacetrustMay 6, 2026

How Reviews Should Work in a Colombian Marketplace

Most review systems are gamed. Here's what a trustworthy review system actually looks like in a Colombian marketplace—and how sellers can build real reputation without a single star.

WhatsApp in ads: how to sell without exposing yourself to spamwhatsappMay 6, 2026

WhatsApp in ads: how to sell without exposing yourself to spam

Publishing your number in an ad exposes it to bots and spam databases. This guide explains how to sell through WhatsApp in Colombia without that cost.

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.

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 Open or Reactivate Your Bank Account When Returning to Colombiareturning-colombiansMay 1, 2026

How to Open or Reactivate Your Bank Account When Returning to Colombia

You returned to Colombia and your bank account no longer works. This guide explains how to reactivate it or open a new one, what documents you need, and the fastest options for a returnee.

How to Activate Your EPS When Returning to Colombiareturning-colombiansMay 1, 2026

How to Activate Your EPS When Returning to Colombia

Practical guide for returning Colombians: how to verify, reactivate and affiliate your EPS without wasting time or money.

Why your ads aren't getting messages in Colombia (and how to fix it)seller-guideApril 27, 2026

Why your ads aren't getting messages in Colombia (and how to fix it)

You posted the ad, you waited, and nothing. Most sellers blame the platform — but almost always the problem is in the ad itself.

Living in Santa Marta, Colombia: An Honest Expat Guideexpat-guideApril 26, 2026

Living in Santa Marta, Colombia: An Honest Expat Guide

Santa Marta doesn't have Cartagena's Instagram aesthetic, but it has something better: Colombia's Caribbean coast at a fraction of the price, with Tayrona National Park 45 minutes away.

Cost of Living in Colombia for a Single Person: Three Real Budgetscost-of-livingApril 25, 2026

Cost of Living in Colombia for a Single Person: Three Real Budgets

How much does it actually cost to live in Colombia as a single person? Here are three honest monthly budgets — frugal, comfortable, and high-comfort — with real 2026 prices.

I Got Colombia's Marriage Visa Without an FBI Background CheckvisasApril 24, 2026

I Got Colombia's Marriage Visa Without an FBI Background Check

I was approved for Colombia's Visa M Cónyuge without submitting an FBI background check. Here is what the official checklist actually said and what worked for us.