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Practical guides for planning the move, settling in, avoiding beginner mistakes, and understanding daily life in Colombia.

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Moving to Colombia guides for real Colombia decisions

Moving to Colombia brings together 318 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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Expat LifeApril 4, 2026

How to Make Friends in Colombia as a Foreigner

Making friends in Colombia isn't automatic — but with the right approach (intercambios, sports clubs, coworking communities), your social circle will grow faster than you'd expect.

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.

HealthApril 3, 2026

Medical Tourism in Colombia: Dentistry, Surgery & Healthcare Savings

Colombia offers world-class dental work, cosmetic surgery, and LASIK at 70–80% off US prices. Here's the inside guide to medical tourism done safely.

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

Traveling Mailbox Review: How I Get My US Mail in Colombia

I moved to Colombia and needed a way to keep receiving US mail — IRS letters, bank statements, checks. Traveling Mailbox gives you a real US address with mail scanning, check deposits, and worldwide forwarding. Here's my

ColombiaApril 3, 2026

How to Sell Your Car in Colombia for Free (No Dealers, No Fees)

Selling a car in Colombia shouldn't mean paying dealer commissions or posting in chaotic Facebook groups. Here's how to list your vehicle for free in under 3 minutes — with 10 photos, direct contact, and zero fees.

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.

Expat LifeApril 3, 2026

Working Out in Colombia: Gyms, Outdoor Fitness & Staying Active

Colombia has a thriving gym culture with prices that'll make you wonder why you ever paid $60/month back home. Here's everything you need to know about staying fit as an expat.

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.

Expat LifeApril 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 should experience.

Expat LifeApril 3, 2026

Dating in Colombia as a Foreigner: What You Need to Know

Colombian dating culture is warm, passionate, and unlike anything most foreigners have experienced. Here's how to navigate it well.