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Cost of LivingApril 25, 2026Cost 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.
visasApril 24, 2026I 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.
expat-guideApril 24, 2026How to Move to Colombia From the US: A Practical Step-by-Step Checklist
Moving to Colombia from the US is more straightforward than most people think — but the order in which you do things matters. Here's the practical sequence.
real-estateApril 21, 2026Why Listing Your Property with Colombia Move Beats the Realtor Route
Realtor sites are gated. Colombia Move puts your property in front of the full marketplace audience — Colombians and expats alike — free, with a public storefront and direct WhatsApp.
real-estateApril 21, 2026Why publishing your property on Colombia Move beats the traditional real estate route
Real estate websites are closed off. Colombia Move puts your property in front of the entire marketplace audience — Colombians and expats — for free, with a public storefront and direct WhatsApp contact.
bankingApril 19, 2026Nequi vs Daviplata: Which is Better in 2026
Two apps, one same dilemma. Here we break down Nequi and Daviplata in what really matters: fees, limits, and which one works better for each person.
travelApril 15, 2026Amazon Colombia: Leticia & the Triple Border Travel Guide
Leticia sits where Colombia, Brazil, and Peru meet over the Amazon River. You can only get there by plane — and that's part of what makes it worth the trip.
travelApril 15, 2026Santander & Chicamocha Canyon: Colombia's Adventure Sports Capital
Chicamocha Canyon, San Gil rafting, and Barichara: why Santander is Colombia's most underrated adventure destination.
expat-guideApril 14, 2026Freelancer Taxes in Colombia: RUT, Facturación Electrónica & What You Owe
Everything you need to know about operating legally as an independent worker in Colombia: RUT registration, facturación electrónica, retenciones, IVA, and monthly health and pension contributions.
expat-guideApril 14, 2026Colombian Labor Law for Expats: Contracts, Severance & Employee Rights
Colombian labor law is more pro-worker than most foreigners expect. Here's what you need to know about contracts, mandatory benefits, liquidación, and your rights as an employee.
expat-guideApril 12, 2026Buying a Car or Motorcycle in Colombia as a Foreigner
Everything foreigners need to know about buying a car or motorcycle in Colombia — from where to search listings to navigating the traspaso title transfer process.
colombiaApril 12, 2026Post a Rental for Free in Colombia: A Guide for Property Owners
If you have a property to rent in Colombia, this guide explains where to post for free, how to write an effective ad, and how to set the right price based on the neighborhood socioeconomic level (estrato) and area.