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Selling used beds, mattresses, and bed bases without creating distrustmueblesJuly 2, 2026

Selling used beds, mattresses, and bed bases without creating distrust

Discover how to sell used beds and mattresses in Colombia while overcoming buyer distrust. Learn how to take photos, demonstrate hygiene, and manage transport.

Free things in Colombia: we're launching a section to give away what you no longer usegratisJuly 1, 2026

Free things in Colombia: we're launching a section to give away what you no longer use

Today someone gave away a sofa in Medellín and the platform didn't even have a way to say "free." So we built the entire section the same day: here is how it works, how you post, and how you claim what others are giving away.

Guide to moving to Riohacha, La GuajirariohachaJuly 1, 2026

Guide to moving to Riohacha, La Guajira

Riohacha offers an affordable coastal lifestyle and a climate tempered by trade winds. Learn about the best neighborhoods and the true cost of living.

Leaving Colombia Checklist: How to Close Out Your Apartment, Bills, and Bank Before You Flyleaving-colombiaJuly 1, 2026

Leaving Colombia Checklist: How to Close Out Your Apartment, Bills, and Bank Before You Fly

Leaving Colombia requires more than just packing a bag. Here is the exact administrative checklist to close out your lease, cancel your internet, and settle your taxes without triggering legal penalties.

Selling Your Car or Motorcycle Before Leaving Colombia: A Foreigner's Guideleaving-colombiaJune 30, 2026

Selling Your Car or Motorcycle Before Leaving Colombia: A Foreigner's Guide

Handing over the keys and taking the cash isn't enough. Learn how to legally transfer your vehicle in Colombia before your flight out.

How to buy cheap furniture and appliances at expat moving salescompradoresJune 29, 2026

How to buy cheap furniture and appliances at expat moving sales

Expat moving sales are the best-kept secret for furnishing your apartment. Learn where to find them, what to check, and how to negotiate.

Leaving Colombia Master Guide: International Moving Sales & Closing Your Accounts (2026)leaving-colombiaJune 29, 2026

Leaving Colombia Master Guide: International Moving Sales & Closing Your Accounts (2026)

A complete checklist for expats leaving Colombia permanently, covering how to sell your belongings, legally end your lease, cancel utilities, and close your bank accounts before your flight.

How to Open a Bank Account in Colombia: Requirements and Best Options (2026)bancaJune 29, 2026

How to Open a Bank Account in Colombia: Requirements and Best Options (2026)

Discover how to open your bank account in Colombia in 2026. We compare the best options with no maintenance fees and explain how to avoid the 4x1000 tax.

DataCrédito in Colombia: How to Check and Improve Your Credit Score (2026)datacreditoJune 28, 2026

DataCrédito in Colombia: How to Check and Improve Your Credit Score (2026)

Learn how to check your credit history for free and discover how to improve your score. Get to know the current rules in 2026 for negative reports and the new Law 2573 of 2026 against identity theft.

Living in San Andrés: Real Cost of Living, Housing, and What It's Like to Move to the Island (2026)san-andresJune 28, 2026

Living in San Andrés: Real Cost of Living, Housing, and What It's Like to Move to the Island (2026)

An honest, unfiltered guide on what it really entails to move to San Andrés, from the strict OCCRE legal controls to the real cost of living on the island.

Sisbén IV in Colombia: what it is, how to check your group, and update your datatramitesJune 27, 2026

Sisbén IV in Colombia: what it is, how to check your group, and update your data

Learn how the Sisbén IV classification works in Colombia, the steps to check your official group, and what you need to do to update your information.

Valledupar, Cesar: A guide to living, renting, and choosing a neighborhood in 2026valleduparJune 27, 2026

Valledupar, Cesar: A guide to living, renting, and choosing a neighborhood in 2026

Moving to the capital of Cesar involves much more than just vallenato. Learn about the reality of the climate, rents, and the best areas to establish your home this year.