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expat-lifeApril 9, 2026Haircuts, Spas & Personal Care in Colombia: Prices & Tips
Colombia is one of the best places in the world for personal care. The quality is high, the prices are low, and the culture around looking good is serious. Here's what to expect and what to pay.
colombiaApril 8, 2026Earn Free Featured Days: Our Referral Program Explained
Share your link, earn free featured days when your referrals feature a listing. No expiration, no points systems, no fine print.
colombiaApril 8, 2026We Just Added Bitcoin Lightning Payments — A First for Colombia
We just became the first jobs and classifieds platform in Colombia to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments. Scan a QR, pay in 3 seconds, listing featured instantly.
safetyApril 8, 2026Colombia Emergency Number 123: Police, Ambulance, Fire and Crisis Lines
The emergency number in Colombia is 123. Save the official crisis lines, know when to use specialist numbers like GAULA 165 and Line 155, and learn exactly what to say in Spanish.
expat-guideApril 8, 2026Raising Kids in Colombia: Childcare, Schools & Family Life
Nanny costs, school options, family-friendly neighborhoods, and cultural differences in parenting in Colombia.
expat-guideApril 8, 2026Having a Baby in Colombia: Hospitals, Costs & What Expats Should Know
Everything expats need to know about having a baby in Colombia: hospital costs, prenatal care, citizenship, and choosing the right clinic.
TravelApril 8, 2026Colombia's Pacific Coast: Nuqui, Bahia Solano & Whale Watching
Colombia's Pacific coast is one of the wildest, most untouched coastlines in the Americas. Here's how to plan your trip to Nuqui and Bahia Solano.
TravelApril 8, 2026Boyaca & Villa de Leyva: Colombia's Best Weekend Escape
Villa de Leyva is Colombia's best-preserved colonial town and the perfect weekend escape from Bogota. Here's everything you need to plan your trip.
TravelApril 8, 2026San Andres & Providencia: Colombia's Caribbean Island Paradise
Everything you need to know about visiting San Andres and Providencia — Colombia's Caribbean islands with the clearest water you'll ever see.
expat-lifeApril 8, 2026Can You Drink the Tap Water in Colombia? A City-by-City Guide
Is Colombia's tap water safe to drink? The answer depends on the city — and your building's pipes. Here's the honest city-by-city breakdown.
expat-lifeApril 8, 2026Rappi, iFood & Delivery Apps in Colombia: How They Work
Rappi is one of the easiest ways to handle food, groceries and pharmacy runs in Colombia. Here is how it works, what it costs and when alternatives are better.
expat-guideApril 7, 2026Living in Medellín: The Honest Expat Guide
The real guide to living in Medellín — costs, neighborhoods, safety, healthcare, and the downsides nobody talks about. Written by someone who actually lives here.