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Practical guides for expats living in Colombia — from getting your visa and opening a bank account to finding an apartment and navigating healthcare.
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April 26, 2026
Living in Santa Marta, Colombia: An Honest Expat Guide
Santa Marta doesn't have Cartagena's Instagram aesthetic, but it has something better: Colombia's Caribbean coast at a fraction of the price, with Tayrona National Park 45 minut...
April 26, 2026
Travel Insurance for Colombia: What Actually Works (Before You Have EPS)
Tourists and digital nomads can't access Colombia's EPS system. Here's which travel insurance options actually work — and what the fine print usually misses.
April 26, 2026
Best Coworking Spaces in Medellín (and a Few in Bogotá Worth Knowing)
Not every coworking space in Medellín lives up to its Instagram photos. Here's where remote workers actually get things done.
April 25, 2026
Resident Visa Colombia: Paths, Timelines and Common Mistakes
Colombia's permanent residency is achievable — but the rules around absences, qualifying visa categories, and document timing trip people up more than the requirements themselves.
April 24, 2026
I Got Colombia's Marriage Visa Without an FBI Background Check
I was approved for Colombia's Visa M Cónyuge without submitting an FBI background check. Here is what the official checklist actually said and what worked for us.
April 18, 2026
Colombia's Estrato System Explained: What Every Expat Needs to Know
Colombia assigns every residential property an estrato—a 1–6 socioeconomic tier that determines your utility bills and shapes your neighborhood. Here's what it means and why it...
April 17, 2026
Free 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.
April 17, 2026
Best 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.
April 16, 2026
Average 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.
April 15, 2026
Best 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 hon...
April 15, 2026
Amazon 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.
April 15, 2026
Santander & Chicamocha Canyon: Colombia's Adventure Sports Capital
Chicamocha Canyon, San Gil rafting, and Barichara: why Santander is Colombia's most underrated adventure destination.