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Moving to Colombia brings together 339 guides for foreigners, returning Colombians, and remote workers planning a move, with practical context on city choice, budgeting, housing, paperwork, daily life, and common mistakes.
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marketplaceApril 17, 2026Free vs Paid Classifieds in Colombia: Why Free Wins
MercadoLibre charges up to 19.5% commission, OLX pulled out, and Facebook is a mess. Here's what free classifieds in Colombia actually look like now.
housingApril 17, 2026Best Neighborhoods in Cali for Expats: Granada, San Antonio & More
Granada is the expat default, San Antonio has more soul, and Ciudad Jardín has the best security. Here's an honest breakdown of where to actually live in Cali.
Colombia MoveApril 16, 2026What's New on Colombia Move: Market Data, Smarter Browse, Open Contact
Five product changes shipped this week: neighborhood market pages, a smarter desktop layout with built-in messaging, mobile filter sheet, and open seller contact.
housingApril 16, 2026Best Neighborhoods in Cartagena for Expats and Remote Workers
Bocagrande, Getsemaní, Manga, Castillogrande — each neighborhood in Cartagena has a completely different vibe and price point. Here's the honest breakdown for expats and remote workers planning to actually live there.
jobsApril 16, 2026Average Salaries in Colombia: What Jobs Actually Pay
Real salary ranges by industry and city — from minimum wage to senior tech roles — with COP and USD figures and practical negotiation tips.
housingApril 16, 2026Average Rent in Bogotá by Neighborhood: What Apartments Actually Cost
What does rent actually cost in Bogotá? Real 2026 prices by neighborhood — from Cedritos budget deals to Chicó premium towers — in COP and USD.
housingApril 16, 2026Average Rent in Medellín by Neighborhood: What Apartments Actually Cost in 2026
From COP 1.5 million in the western barrios to COP 5 million+ in El Poblado — here's what rent actually costs across every major Medellín neighborhood in 2026.
TravelApril 15, 2026Best Weekend Trips From Medellín: 10 Escapes Under 4 Hours
Guatapé is the obvious pick, but Antioquia hides a dozen escapes most tourists never reach. Here are 10 weekend trips under 4 hours from Medellín, with bus times, costs, and honest advice on what's worth staying overnigh
housingApril 15, 2026Casa Clara: We Built Colombia's First Transparent Housing Layer
We built Casa Clara — a free, bilingual housing transparency layer for Colombia. Price history, sold-price data, stratum and amenity filters. The MLS Colombia never had.
TravelApril 15, 2026Amazon Colombia: Leticia & the Triple Border Travel Guide
Leticia sits where Colombia, Brazil, and Peru meet over the Amazon River. You can only get there by plane — and that's part of what makes it worth the trip.
TravelApril 15, 2026Santander & Chicamocha Canyon: Colombia's Adventure Sports Capital
Chicamocha Canyon, San Gil rafting, and Barichara: why Santander is Colombia's most underrated adventure destination.
expat-guideApril 15, 2026Colombian Work Permits: Which Visa Lets You Work Legally
Not every Colombian visa lets you work — and the rules are more specific than most people realize. Here's exactly which visa you need and what it authorizes.