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In-depth guides to moving to, living in, and thriving in Colombia. Covers visas, cost of living, neighborhoods, healthcare, banking, and expat life.
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April 1, 2026
Why Americans Are Leaving the US and Moving to Colombia
Americans are leaving the US for Colombia in record numbers — and it's not just retirees. Here's why they're going, how to prepare, the real pros and cons, and what it actually...
March 31, 2026
Colombia’s Estrato System Explained: How It Affects Your Bills
Colombia’s estrato system classifies every building into tiers 1–6 and directly affects your utility bills, property taxes, and cost of living. Here’s how it works.
March 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.
March 31, 2026
10 Best Day Trips From Medellín (Ranked by a Local)
Guatapé, Jardín, Río Claro, and 7 more incredible escapes within 1–3 hours of Medellín. Real costs, how to get there, and which ones are worth an overnight.
March 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.
March 31, 2026
How to Set Up Utilities in Colombia: Electricity, Water, Internet & Phone
Everything you need to set up electricity, water, gas, internet, and phone in Colombia. Providers, costs by estrato, and how the bill payment system works.
March 31, 2026
Colombian Food Guide: 20 Dishes Every Expat Needs to Try (With Prices)
From bandeja paisa to street empanadas, here are 20 Colombian dishes you need to try — with real prices, where to find them, and what to order at every type of restaurant.
March 31, 2026
Medellín Metro & Transport Guide: How to Get Around Like a Local
The complete guide to Medellín’s Metro, Metrocable, trams, buses, and ride-hailing apps. How to pay, what it costs, and the tips locals know.
March 31, 2026
Colombian Slang: 50+ Words & Phrases Every Expat Needs to Know
Parce, bacano, chimba, rumba — Colombian Spanish is full of slang that no textbook teaches. Here are 50+ essential words and phrases every expat needs, with pronunciations and r...
March 31, 2026
What 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 2...
March 31, 2026
How to Convert USD to Colombian Pesos (Nearly Free) Using Kraken & ARQ
Stop losing 3–5% on every dollar you convert. I use Kraken to buy USDC and ARQ (formerly DolarApp) to convert to pesos at the real rate — total cost: about $2–5 per $2,000 trans...
March 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.