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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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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 de...
April 3, 2026
April 6, 2026
We Built Colombia's Craigslist — And Made It Better
I used Craigslist for everything in the US. When I moved to Colombia, nothing like it existed. So we built something better — free, bilingual, and built for this community.
April 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.
April 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.
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 5, 2026
How to Find a Job in Colombia as a Foreigner (Even Without Fluent Spanish)
The Colombian job market is more accessible to foreigners than most people think — if you know which tracks exist, what they pay, and where to look.
April 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.
April 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.
April 2, 2026
Visa Colombia — Immigration Lawyers
Full-service immigration law firm specializing in expat visas — Digital Nomad, Pensionado, Resident, and investor visas.
April 6, 2026
Compra, Vende o Busca Electrónicos en Colombia — Clasificados Gratis
Publica o encuentra celulares, computadores, consolas y más en clasificados.colombiamove.com. Gratis, bilingüe, con chat privado.
April 4, 2026
Colombia Government Policy Updates That Affect Expats
What actually changed in 2026 — visa processing updates, the 183-day tax rule, cadastral reform, cédula processing times, and healthcare access for foreign residents.
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...