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Moving to Colombia brings together 541 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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seller-guideMay 5, 2026How to write an ad that actually generates messages
Most ads in Colombia say too little — or say the wrong thing. Here's a practical guide with real before and after examples to write descriptions that actually generate messages.
small-businessMay 5, 2026How Local Businesses in Colombia Can Reach Expats Without Paid Ads
Most Colombian businesses ignore the expat market entirely — not because it's hard to reach, but because they don't know where to start. Here's what actually works.
servicesMay 4, 2026How to Sell Your Services to Expats in Colombia
If you're self-employed in Colombia and want to add foreign clients, this guide explains how to differentiate yourself, where to publish, and how much to charge.
city-guideMay 4, 2026Medellín vs Pereira to live: Which city is better for you?
If you're deciding between Medellín and Pereira to live, this guide gives you the real numbers and an honest comparison of the two cities — no advertising.
expat-guideMay 4, 2026How to Schedule Your Cedula de Extranjeria Appointment in Colombia
A practical guide for foreigners who need a Colombian cedula de extranjeria appointment: where to request it, when slots open, and what to prepare before 5 p.m.
expat-guideMay 4, 2026How to Choose Between Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Pereira
Four cities, four very different lifestyles. Here's the honest framework for choosing where to live in Colombia — based on climate, budget, and what you actually need.
cryptoMay 3, 2026Crypto Taxes in Colombia: How DIAN Treats Bitcoin and What You Owe
DIAN classifies crypto as an intangible asset — not currency. Here's what that means for your tax return, your foreign-asset declaration, and your P2P Binance trades.
empleoMay 3, 2026Severance Pay and Labor Settlement in Colombia: How They Are Calculated and How to Claim Them
A practical guide to calculating your final settlement when ending a contract in Colombia: severance pay, interest, bonuses, vacation, and compensation with a real numerical example.
impuestosMay 3, 2026Property Tax in Colombia: How Much You Pay by City and When
Everything you need to know about property tax in Colombia: how it's calculated, when to pay in each city, how to take advantage of early payment discounts and what happens if you don't pay.
expat-lifeMay 2, 2026Pico y Placa in Colombia: City Guide for Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and More
Pico y placa changes by city and rotates every certain time. Here you have the clear guide: schedules, days, fines and how to avoid the problem.
BogotáMay 2, 2026Best Neighborhoods in Bogotá for Direct Owner Rentals
Skip the agency commissions. These four Bogotá neighborhoods have the densest concentration of direct owner rentals — with real price ranges and how to find listings before agents do.
MedellínMay 2, 2026Best Neighborhoods in Medellín for Finding Direct Owner Rentals
Some Medellín neighborhoods are dominated by agencies charging 1–2 months' commission. Others are almost entirely owner-managed. Here's where to look for arriendo directo.