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impuestosMay 3, 2026Property Tax in Colombia: How much is paid by city and when
Everything you need to know about the property tax in Colombia: how it is calculated, when to pay in each city, how to take advantage of early payment discounts, and what happens if you don't pay.
Returning colombiansMay 1, 2026How 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.
Returning colombiansMay 1, 2026How 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.
Seller guideApril 27, 2026Why 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.
Expat guideApril 26, 2026Living 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 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.