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How to Register in the RUNT for the First Time as an Individual (2026)runtJuly 27, 2026

How to Register in the RUNT for the First Time as an Individual (2026)

Everything you need to know to register in the RUNT for the first time. A mandatory step before getting your driver's license or buying a vehicle in Colombia.

Buying a Used Bicycle in Colombia: Inspection, Sizing, and Safe PaymentbicyclesJuly 26, 2026

Buying a Used Bicycle in Colombia: Inspection, Sizing, and Safe Payment

Buying a secondhand bike in Colombia is a great way to save money, but it comes with strict legal rules and physical risks. Learn how to avoid stolen bikes, navigate Bogotá's mandatory registry, and properly inspect a us

24-Hour Grocery Stores in Colombia: Your Guide to Late-Night Shoppinggrocery-shoppingJuly 25, 2026

24-Hour Grocery Stores in Colombia: Your Guide to Late-Night Shopping

Arriving late in Colombia and need essentials? Here is exactly where to find 24-hour supermarkets, walk-in pharmacies, and late-night delivery apps.

How to Sell Used Books in Colombia: Second-hand Bookstores and Direct Salesvender-librosJuly 20, 2026

How to Sell Used Books in Colombia: Second-hand Bookstores and Direct Sales

If you have a bookshelf full of books you no longer read, you can turn them into money. We explain how to sell them in bookstores or directly online.

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.

Jobs in Bogotá: administration, customer service, and remote optionsempleosJuly 9, 2026

Jobs in Bogotá: administration, customer service, and remote options

Looking for a job in Bogotá in 2026 requires knowing the new rules of the game. Discover the state of salaries, the reduction of the workweek, and where to find secure vacancies.

Free things in Colombia: we are launching the section to give away what you no longer usegratisJuly 1, 2026

Free things in Colombia: we are launching the 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: this is how it works, how you post, and how you claim what others are giving away.

Colombian Passport 2026: How to Get It, Renew It, Schedule an Appointment, and How Much It CoststramitesJune 24, 2026

Colombian Passport 2026: How to Get It, Renew It, Schedule an Appointment, and How Much It Costs

Everything you need to know about the Colombian passport in 2026: updated prices, the new biometric design, how to process it without an appointment in Bogotá, and key requirements.

Anti-theft backpacks: Protect your belongings on Bogotá's TransMileniogoogle-trendsJune 20, 2026

Anti-theft backpacks: Protect your belongings on Bogotá's TransMilenio

With the closures for the Metro and the opening of Calle 26 - Atrio, the crowds in TransMilenio demand more security. We analyze the perfect anti-theft backpack for your daily commute.

Living in Ibagué on a Budget: Colombia's Cheapest Major Citycost-of-livingJune 14, 2026

Living in Ibagué on a Budget: Colombia's Cheapest Major City

Escape the rising costs of Medellín and Bogotá. Everything you need to know about living in Ibagué on a roughly $600 monthly budget.

Living in Villavicencio: Colombia's Affordable Llanos GatewayvillavicencioJune 13, 2026

Living in Villavicencio: Colombia's Affordable Llanos Gateway

Villavicencio offers a lower cost of living and rich llanero culture just hours from Bogotá. But the heat and unpredictable road access mean it isn't for everyone.

Buying a Country Property in a Warm Climate near Bogotá: How to Choose WiselyfincaJune 9, 2026

Buying a Country Property in a Warm Climate near Bogotá: How to Choose Wisely

A practical guide for the weekend country property broker near Bogotá: climate, distances, water, deeds, and how to list a property that attracts serious buyers.