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Practical guides to moving to Colombia — checklists, shipping, what to bring, how to set up your life, and what to do in your first weeks.
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movingSeptember 29, 2026Moving Intercity in Colombia: Hiring a Trasteo, the Freight Waybill (Remesa), the Electronic Manifiesto, and What Highway Checks Actually Ask For
A practical guide to hiring an intercity trasteo in Colombia: which company can legally haul your things, which freight papers it must issue, and how to verify them on the public RNDC.
movingSeptember 15, 2026Hiring Small Truck Moving Services (Acarreos & Trasteos) in Colombia: Prices, Permits & Tipping
Moving apartments or buying second-hand furniture in Colombia? Learn the difference between acarreos and trasteos, how to secure building permits, typical costs, and crew tipping etiquette.
relocationAugust 3, 2026Bringing Household Goods to Colombia: Customs Rules for Movers
Relocating to Colombia involves strict DIAN customs rules. Here is how menaje domestico, unaccompanied baggage, taxes, and timelines work.
rentingJuly 12, 2026Ending a Rental Lease Early in Colombia: Notice, Penalties, and Handover
Breaking a lease in Colombia without knowing the law can be an expensive mistake. Here is how to handle your notice, avoid penalties, and manage a smooth handover.
brixazJune 30, 2026Introducing Brixaz: Our US Marketplace for Gigs, Services, Housing and Local Help
Brixaz brings the Colombia Move marketplace idea to the United States: post what you need, offer what you do, and connect directly around gigs, services, housing, vehicles and local classifieds.
movingJune 7, 2026How to Hire Moving Help, Delivery, or a Driver in Colombia
Movers, couriers, or a driver in Colombia: apartment building rules, elevator reservations, Ley 675 legal rights, and how to find and book local help.
marketplaceMay 1, 2026What to do with your furniture and appliances before moving out of Colombia
You have a moving date, an apartment full of furniture, and zero desire to lose money. Here is the plan to sell everything before you leave.
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.
colombiaApril 3, 2026Traveling Mailbox Review: How I Get My US Mail in Colombia
I moved to Colombia and needed a way to keep receiving US mail — IRS letters, bank statements, checks. Traveling Mailbox gives you a real US address with mail scanning, check deposits, and worldwide forwarding. Here's my honest review after using it for over a year.
Travel tipsMarch 31, 2026What to Pack for Colombia: The Only Packing List You Need
After living in Colombia, here’s exactly what I’d pack — and what I’d leave behind. The essential packing list for expats, digital nomads, and travelers heading to Colombia in 2026.
colombiaMarch 31, 2026Bringing Your Pet to Colombia: Complete Guide for Dogs & Cats
How to bring your dog or cat to Colombia — flight requirements, health certificates, vaccinations, airline policies, customs, and what to expect when you land in 2026.
colombiaMarch 31, 2026How to Ship Your Stuff to Colombia (Or Why You Probably Shouldn't)
Should you ship your belongings to Colombia? Honest guide to international shipping costs, customs, what to bring in suitcases, and what to just buy when you arrive in 2026.