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Hiking in Colombia: The Best Treks for Every LevelAdventureMay 18, 2026

Hiking in Colombia: The Best Treks for Every Level

From Ciudad Perdida's 1,200 stone steps to Cocora Valley's 60-meter wax palms — the honest guide to Colombia's best hikes, with real costs and what to skip.

How to get clients for services in Colombia without relying only on WhatsAppserviciosMay 17, 2026

How to get clients for services in Colombia without relying only on WhatsApp

If you offer repairs, cleaning, classes, moving services, beauty, administrative errands, or deliveries, this guide will help you get clients with a clear and reliable ad.

Coffee Shops with WiFi in Colombia: Best Cafes for Remote Workdigital-nomadMay 17, 2026

Coffee Shops with WiFi in Colombia: Best Cafes for Remote Work

A practical remote-work guide to Colombia cafes with WiFi, including the best cities, neighborhood strategy, backup kit, and when to choose coworking.

Exchanging Money in Colombia: Casas de Cambio, ATMs, and Getting the Best RatemoneyMay 17, 2026

Exchanging Money in Colombia: Casas de Cambio, ATMs, and Getting the Best Rate

The airport exchange booth will take 6–8% off your dollars before you've collected your bag. Here's how to exchange money in Colombia the smart way — casas de cambio, ATM strategy, and when digital beats cash.

Paragliding in Colombia: Medellín, San Gil & the Best Flying SpotsThings to DoMay 16, 2026

Paragliding in Colombia: Medellín, San Gil & the Best Flying Spots

Colombia has some of the best paragliding in South America — world-class thermals, affordable tandem flights, and views that will stop you cold. Here's where to fly and what to know before you jump.

Vet Care in Colombia: Finding a Vet, Costs & What Pet Owners Need to KnowpetsMay 16, 2026

Vet Care in Colombia: Finding a Vet, Costs & What Pet Owners Need to Know

Vet care in Colombia costs a fraction of what you pay back home — but knowing where to go, what to expect, and what tropical preventive care your pet needs makes all the difference.

Living in Cali, Colombia: The Honest Expat GuidecaliMay 14, 2026

Living in Cali, Colombia: The Honest Expat Guide

Cali lands near the bottom of most expat shortlists — which is partly why rent hasn't hit Medellín prices yet. Here's what living in Colombia's salsa capital actually looks like.

Living in Manizales, Colombia: The Honest Expat Guideexpat-lifeMay 14, 2026

Living in Manizales, Colombia: The Honest Expat Guide

Manizales is the forgotten city of the Colombian coffee region — underrated, genuinely affordable, and surrounded by some of the best coffee farms in the world. Here's who it works for, and who should keep looking.

Living in Bogotá: The Honest Expat Guide to Colombia's Capitalexpat-guideMay 13, 2026

Living in Bogotá: The Honest Expat Guide to Colombia's Capital

What it's actually like to live in Bogotá — costs, neighborhoods, altitude reality, transport, and the honest downsides nobody warns you about.

Buying and selling trends in Colombia that we're seeingmarketplaceMay 12, 2026

Buying and selling trends in Colombia that we're seeing

From Colombia Move we have a direct view of how commerce works in Colombia. This is what we're seeing: the WhatsApp ceiling, the demand for quality in listings, and the language gap that few sellers kno

Colombia Marketplace Trends We're WatchingmarketplaceMay 11, 2026

Colombia Marketplace Trends We're Watching

Running Colombia Move gives us a front-row seat to how commerce actually works here. Here's what we're watching — from WhatsApp ceilings to the bilingual gap and the rise of direct transactions.

How to know if a buying and selling platform is safe (and why WhatsApp matters)platformMay 11, 2026

How to know if a buying and selling platform is safe (and why WhatsApp matters)

WhatsApp verification is not just a login method — it's the reason you know who you're dealing with when you buy or sell online in Colombia.