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petsOctober 9, 2026Buying Pet Food and Veterinary Supplies in Colombia: Laika, Agrocampo, and Neighborhood Tiendas
Which bag is legal, when a neighborhood scoop is fine, and what Agrocampo, Laika and Puppis actually offer. A practical guide to buying pet food and vet supplies in Colombia.
visasOctober 7, 2026Colombia Police Background Check (Certificado de Antecedentes): How Foreigners Request Official Reports
A practical guide to the Colombian judicial-record query for foreigners: the free online check, the separate DIJIN email path for use abroad, apostille costs, and the documents people confuse with it.
insuranceOctober 6, 2026Filing a Genki Clinic Claim in Colombia on a One-Month Native Plan
Genki Native can now be bought for one month, but a Colombian clinic bill is still pay-first. Here is the contract check, the invoice checklist, the €2,000 pre-notification and the waits a short trial does not unlock.
Apartment livingOctober 5, 2026Water and Power Backup for Colombia Apartments and Fincas
A practical guide to water tanks, pumps and backup power in Colombia: what the rules say, what Ley 675 limits, and which utility to check before you buy anything.
Driving in colombiaOctober 4, 2026Colpass and Flypass in Colombia: How Foreign Drivers Pay Highway Tolls (Peajes) Without Cash
Colpass is the government's electronic toll system, and Flypass, FacilPass and GoPass are companies that issue the tag. Here is how foreign drivers set one up, fund it, and still avoid getting stuck at a booth.
Driving in colombiaOctober 4, 2026Mandatory Highway Safety Kit in Colombia: Law 769 Items, the C.11 Fine and Highway Stops
The nine items Article 30 of Law 769 requires in every car, what the C.11 fine means, and how a highway stop works, written for foreign drivers, renters and used-car buyers.
colivingOctober 2, 2026Shared Housing in Bogotá: Furnished Rooms in Teusaquillo, Chapinero and Usaquén
A furnished room in Bogotá can be a housing lease or a tourist booking, and the difference changes your rights. Here is how to tell them apart and what to check before paying.
marketplaceOctober 1, 2026Buying Used Home Appliances in Colombia: Voltage, Gas Hookups and Inspection Guide
A cheap used fridge or stove only helps if it matches your building's power and gas. Learn to read the nameplate, test before paying, and know your remedies.
studyingSeptember 30, 2026Quiet Study Rooms in Medellín and Bogotá: Library Hours, Wi-Fi Limits, and When a Café Is the Wrong Desk
A practical guide to quiet public reading rooms in Medellín and Bogotá: hours, Wi-Fi limits, laptop rules, and when to choose a café or coworking desk instead.
insuranceSeptember 29, 2026Genki Native Premium in Colombia: Dental, Preventive Care, and the €3.5 Million Cap
Genki Native Premium now shows a €3,500,000 yearly cap, €500 preventive care and €3,000 dental including implants. Here is what that means for a stay in Colombia, including waits and exclusions.
emergencySeptember 24, 2026How to Pay for Emergency Ambulance & Hospital Triage in Colombia: Expat Protocol
Navigating a medical crisis in Colombia as a foreigner can feel daunting without local EPS health coverage. Here is how emergency ambulance dispatch, mandatory hospital triage, credit card deposits, and insurance reimbursements actually work.
insuranceSeptember 22, 2026Genki Native’s Announced 1-Month Minimum: What Colombia Nomads Should Know
Genki has told partners a Native update launches later this week with a one-month minimum and monthly cancellation. The public product page still shows one year. Here is how Colombia digital nomads should rethink Traveler vs Native.