Colombia Move
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How long can I stay in Colombia as a tourist?
What are the main visa types for moving to Colombia?
Is it worth setting up a SAS company in Colombia?
What are good easy weekend trips from Medellín?
How do I handle altitude when arriving in Bogotá?
How do I meet people and make friends as a newcomer?
What is the fastest way to learn Spanish as a beginner here?
Where can I find coworking spaces and reliable internet?
How do I get around — taxis, apps, and public transport?
Is it safe to carry cash, and how do people handle large payments?
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What are good easy weekend trips from Medellín?
Guatapé (the painted town and El Peñol rock) is the classic ~2-hour day or overnight trip. Jardín and Jericó are charming, slower coffee-region pueblos. Santa Fe de Anti...
How do I handle altitude when arriving in Bogotá?
Bogotá sits at about 2,640 m (8,660 ft), so arriving from sea level you may feel headaches, fatigue, or breathlessness for 24–72 hours. Take it easy the first day, skip...
How do I meet people and make friends as a newcomer?
Language exchanges, sports leagues (football, running, climbing), salsa/bachata classes, and coworking spaces are the reliable ways in. Meetup, Facebook expat groups, an...
What is the fastest way to learn Spanish as a beginner here?
Combine a structured course (group classes are cheaper, private lessons progress faster) with daily real-world practice — Colombians are famously patient and encouraging...
Where can I find coworking spaces and reliable internet?
Medellín (El Poblado and Laureles) and Bogotá have plenty of coworking options — Selina, WeWork, and many independent spaces with day passes and monthly plans. Home fibe...
Is it worth setting up a SAS company in Colombia?
A SAS (Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada) is the most common, flexible company type — one shareholder is fine, setup is relatively quick through a Cámara de Comercio, a...
How do I get around — taxis, apps, and public transport?
Ride apps are the easy default: Uber, DiDi, Cabify, and inDrive all operate (DiDi and inDrive are often cheapest). Medellín has a clean, cheap Metro; Bogotá runs the Tra...
Is it safe to carry cash, and how do people handle large payments?
Use everyday street smarts: carry only what you need, withdraw from ATMs inside banks or malls (not on the street), and keep your phone discreet. For big cash payments l...
What is the best way to get a SIM card and mobile data?
Claro has the widest coverage (best outside cities), with Movistar, Tigo, and WOM as solid, often cheaper alternatives in urban areas. Prepaid is easy: buy a SIM at any...
How does healthcare and EPS work for foreigners?
Colombia has a strong, affordable healthcare system. With a visa and cédula de extranjería you can join an EPS (the public-private insurer system) through a "plan contri...