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Are Security Deposits Legal in Colombia? A Guide to Rental Guarantees and Ley 820housingJuly 19, 2026

Are Security Deposits Legal in Colombia? A Guide to Rental Guarantees and Ley 820

Expats are often shocked to learn that traditional security deposits are illegal in Colombia. Here is exactly what the law says and how to handle landlords who demand them anyway.

Globull Review: Seller Financing for Colombia Propertyreal-estateJuly 8, 2026

Globull Review: Seller Financing for Colombia Property

Globull is a seller-financing marketplace for Colombian property. Here is the buyer flow, seller logic, terms, risks, and due-diligence checklist.

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.

Jobs in Medellín: Part-Time, Remote and BPO (Guide 2026)medellinJune 25, 2026

Jobs in Medellín: Part-Time, Remote and BPO (Guide 2026)

Discover how to navigate the job market in Medellín this 2026. From real salaries in bilingual BPO to how to avoid recruitment scams via WhatsApp.

Medellín Digital Nomad Cybersecurity Guide: How to Stay SafesecurityJune 18, 2026

Medellín Digital Nomad Cybersecurity Guide: How to Stay Safe

Protect your data and devices while working remotely in Colombia with our complete digital and physical security guide.

Living in Envigado, Colombia: The Honest Expat Guideexpat-guideJune 1, 2026

Living in Envigado, Colombia: The Honest Expat Guide

Envigado borders El Poblado but costs 25–35% less. Here's what life is actually like — neighborhoods, rents, safety, and honest downsides.

Top 7 Neighborhoods in Medellin to Live: Rent, Buy Prices, and LifestylemedellinJune 1, 2026

Top 7 Neighborhoods in Medellin to Live: Rent, Buy Prices, and Lifestyle

A practical deep dive on where to live in Medellin: El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado, Sabaneta, Belen, Ciudad del Rio, and Manila, with 2026 rent and buying-price ranges.

Guatapé, Colombia: Complete Travel GuidetravelMay 30, 2026

Guatapé, Colombia: Complete Travel Guide

Everything you need before visiting Guatapé: El Peñol, the colorful town, how to get there from Medellín, and what it actually costs.

Country house in Copacabana, Antioquia: 3,000 m², pool and land minutes from MedellínfincaMay 29, 2026

Country house in Copacabana, Antioquia: 3,000 m², pool and land minutes from Medellín

A modern country house in Copacabana —3,000 m² lot, new pool, gym and jacuzzi, no HOA— and an honest guide to the north of the Aburrá Valley: climate, connectivity, prices and who it's right for.

Living in Sabaneta, Medellín: The Honest Neighborhood GuidemedellinMay 27, 2026

Living in Sabaneta, Medellín: The Honest Neighborhood Guide

Sabaneta is Medellín's most affordable southern municipality — its own town, not a neighborhood — with Metro Line A access and rents 20–35% cheaper than El Poblado. Here's what living there actually looks like.

Things to Do in Medellín: The Honest Activity GuidemedellinMay 27, 2026

Things to Do in Medellín: The Honest Activity Guide

Most visitors spend a week in El Poblado and call it Medellín. This guide covers what actually deserves your time — downtown, the Metrocable, paragliding, where locals eat, and the day trips worth doing.

Dental Tourism in Colombia: Costs, Clinics & What to ExpectHealth & InsuranceMay 26, 2026

Dental Tourism in Colombia: Costs, Clinics & What to Expect

Colombia is one of the world's top dental tourism destinations — here's what major procedures actually cost, how to find a trustworthy clinic, and what the experience is really like.