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- 2answersDaily LifeColombia· 2 answers
Can yall share your secret sauce?
Hi everyone!! I fell in love with Colombian sodas while visiting your country. I want to make them here in the US. Can yall share recipes? Where can I buy the…
- 0answersDaily LifeMedellín· Unanswered
Safest way to carry cash in Medellín?
I need to pay rent in cash (landlord doesn't accept transfers). That's 2.5 million COP. How do people handle this?
Be the first to answer - 1answerVisa & Legal· 1 answer
Has anyone switched from digital nomad visa to marriage visa?
Getting married next month. Do I need to leave the country to switch visa types or can I do it from inside Colombia?
- 1answerDaily Life· 1 answer
How to get a Colombian phone number without a cédula?
Just arrived, need a local number for Rappi and Uber. Can I get a SIM with just my passport?
- 1answerTravelMedellín· 1 answer
Weekend trip from Medellín — Guatapé or Jardín?
Only have one weekend free. Which one is more worth it? How do you get there and how much does it cost?
- 1answerTravelBogotá· 1 answer
How to deal with altitude sickness in Bogotá?
Flying into Bogotá tomorrow from sea level. Any tips? How long does it take to adjust? Should I bring anything?
- 1answerCulture & Social· 1 answer
How much should I tip at restaurants in Colombia?
The bill usually has a 10% "propina voluntaria" but the waiter always asks if I want to include it. Is it rude to say no?
- 1answerDaily LifeMedellín· 1 answer
Is Rappi reliable for grocery delivery in Medellín?
Thinking of using Rappi instead of going to Exito. How's the experience? Do they substitute items or just skip them?
- 1answerDaily LifeMedellín· 1 answer
Best cell phone plan for data in Colombia?
Need reliable data for work. Currently using Claro prepaid but the signal drops constantly in Laureles. What are people using?
- 1answerVisa & Legal· ✓ 1 answer
What happens if I overstay my 90-day tourist stamp?
I lost track of time and I'm at 95 days. Am I going to get fined? Deported? Can I still extend?
- 1answerHousing· 1 answer
What documents do I need to rent an apartment as a foreigner?
Landlord is asking for a fiador (guarantor). I don't know anyone here who can do that. Are there alternatives?
- 1answerHousing· 1 answer
How to find an apartment without getting scammed?
Hearing horror stories about fake listings and scam landlords. What's the safe way to find housing as a foreigner?
- 1answerVisa & Legal· 1 answer
What to do if your visa gets denied?
Has anyone been denied a visa and successfully reapplied? What changed the second time?
- 2answersWork & Money· 2 answers
Do I need to file Colombian taxes if I work remotely for a US company?
Been here about 7 months. Working for my US employer the whole time. Am I supposed to be paying Colombian taxes?
- 0answersDaily LifeMedellín· Unanswered
Can I open Nequi without a cédula de extranjería?
I just arrived in Medellín and don't have my cédula yet. Is there any way to use Nequi or Daviplata while I wait?
Be the first to answer - 0answersTravel· Unanswered
Cheapest domestic flights within Colombia?
Want to visit Cartagena from Medellín. Are budget airlines like Wingo actually reliable?
Be the first to answer - 0answersWork & MoneyMedellín· Unanswered
Best coworking space in Medellín for remote workers?
Need reliable WiFi, good seating, and a reasonable monthly rate. What are people using?
Be the first to answer - 1answerDaily LifeMedellín· ✓ 1 answer
Is tap water safe to drink in Medellín?
Getting conflicting info online. Some say yes, some say no. What do expats actually do?
- 1answerCulture & Social· 1 answer
How to make Colombian friends (not just expat friends)?
Been here 3 months and my social circle is all other Americans. How do I actually integrate?
- 0answersDaily Life· Unanswered
Is Uber legal in Colombia?
Some people say yes, others say it's in a gray area. What ride apps actually work here?
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