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Renting in Colombia brings together 105 guides for tenants, owners, and newcomers comparing rental options, with practical context on leases, fiadores, neighborhoods, rent prices, documents, and move-in checks.

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medellinApril 6, 2026

How I Used AI to Find the Right Medellín Neighborhood for My Lifestyle

Every Medellín neighborhood guide says the same thing. I used AI to filter for what actually mattered to me — walkability, rent budget, and local vibes. Here's what happened.

TravelApril 5, 2026

Cartagena Living Guide: Cost, Neighborhoods & Expat Life

Cartagena is stunning, hot, and more expensive than the rest of Colombia. Here's the honest guide to living there — neighborhoods, costs, beach life, and who it's really for.

bogotáApril 4, 2026

Bogotá Neighborhood Guide: Where to Live as an Expat

Chapinero, Usaquén, Chicó, or Cedritos? Here's an honest breakdown of where expats actually live in Bogotá — with real rent prices in COP and USD, safety notes, and who each neighborhood suits best.

healthApril 4, 2026

Bringing Medication to Colombia: Rules, Pharmacies & Prescriptions

Colombia's pharmacy system works very differently from what most expats expect — here's exactly what you need to know about droguerías, OTC medications, prescriptions, and bringing your own meds from abroad.

colombiaApril 3, 2026

Colombia Has No MLS — So We're Building One (AI-Powered, Free, and Open)

Colombia has no MLS — no centralized listings, no historical price data, no way to know if a property is fairly priced. We're building the first AI-powered real estate data platform for Colombia. Every listing you post m

colombiaApril 3, 2026

Buy, Sell, or Rent Vehicles in Colombia — Free Classifieds Now Live

You can now buy, sell, and rent cars, motorcycles, trucks, SUVs, and bicycles for free on Colombia Move. 7 categories, up to 10 photos, available in Spanish and English.

colombiaApril 3, 2026

Free Housing Classifieds in Colombia: For Realtors, Investors, and Renters

Colombia's housing market is booming but the tools for listing and finding properties are stuck in the past. We built a free, bilingual classifieds platform for realtors, investors, landlords, and renters.

colombiaApril 3, 2026

We Just Launched Free Classifieds for Colombia — Here's Why

Colombia's classifieds are a mess — unorganized Facebook groups, outdated websites, zero innovation. So we built our own. Free, bilingual, and actually good.

April 2, 2026

Expat Realty Medellín — Real Estate Agents

English-speaking real estate agency helping expats find apartments and houses in Medellín's best neighborhoods.

medellinMarch 31, 2026

Medellín vs Cartagena for Expats: The Honest Comparison

Mountains or beach? Medellín and Cartagena are Colombia’s top expat cities but couldn’t be more different. Here’s the honest cost, weather, lifestyle, and safety comparison.

expat-lifeMarch 31, 2026

Tipping in Colombia: When, How Much, and Who to Tip

Colombia’s tipping culture is different from the US. Here’s exactly when to tip, how much, and the one phrase you need to know: propina voluntaria.

travel-tipsMarch 31, 2026

How to Rent a Car in Colombia: Why I Use Localiza (And You Should Too)

Localiza is 30–50% cheaper than Hertz, Budget, and Sixt in Colombia, with 63 locations and a full app experience. Here’s my complete guide to renting a car as a foreigner.