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Travel tips for visiting and moving to Colombia — safety, transport, the best time to visit, what to pack, and how to get around.
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April 13, 2026
Altitude Sickness in Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín & High-Elevation Tips
Bogotá sits at 2,640m — high enough to give many visitors a rough first day. Here's how to acclimatize fast, what remedies actually work, and which cities you don't need to worr...
April 8, 2026
Can You Drink the Tap Water in Colombia? A City-by-City Guide
Is Colombia's tap water safe to drink? The answer depends on the city — and your building's pipes. Here's the honest city-by-city breakdown.
April 7, 2026
Learning Salsa in Colombia: Classes, Clubs & Culture
A practical guide to learning salsa in Colombia — Cali schools, Medellín clubs, what to expect in your first class, and why you should not leave without trying.
April 6, 2026
How to Use AI to Find the Cheapest Flights to Medellín (Step by Step)
I use AI to plan my flight strategy before searching a single booking site. Here are the exact prompts, timing tricks, and airline comparisons that saved me $133 on my last trip.
April 6, 2026
Coffee Region Colombia: Complete Eje Cafetero Travel Guide
The Eje Cafetero — Colombia's Coffee Axis — is one of the country's most rewarding destinations. Here's your complete guide to Salento, Cocora Valley, coffee farm tours, hot spr...
April 6, 2026
Bus Travel in Colombia: Routes, Companies & Safety Tips
Taking the bus in Colombia is often the smartest way to travel between cities — once you know which companies to trust and how to book.
April 5, 2026
Domestic Flights in Colombia: Airlines, Tips & Cheap Tickets
Everything you need to know about flying domestically in Colombia: the best airlines, how to find cheap tickets, luggage rules, and what to expect at major airports.
April 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 bring...
April 3, 2026
Colombian Holidays & Festivals: Every Major Celebration in 2026
Colombia has 18 public holidays — more than almost any country on earth. Here's your complete guide to the 2026 calendar, puentes festivos, and the major festivals every expat s...
April 2, 2026
How to Stay Safe in Colombia: 15 Practical Tips for Foreigners
Practical safety tips for foreigners in Colombia, based on real experience. Covers scams, neighborhoods, transport, ATMs, and what to do if something goes wrong.
April 2, 2026
Uber, InDrive & Taxis in Colombia: Complete Transport App Guide
InDrive, Uber, DiDi, or a traditional taxi — here's which app to use in each Colombian city, how to negotiate the best fare on InDrive, and how to ride safely as a foreigner.
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.