Colombia Forum

PittsburghSound
Joined 2016
Posts: 174

7 years ago

Cali Expats, I need your help!

7 years ago

Someone give me the skinny on life in Cali. I have been taking salsa lessons for a few months here in Bucaramanga. But there's not a big scene for it here. Meanwhile, Cali is one big salsa scene.

But this isn't the only reason I would consider a move. I want something different. Bucaramanga is nice and everything, but I am an adventurous spirit.

I know it gets really hot in Cali, but I would be working all day in the AC and really only going out at night. Bucaramanga isn't the coolest place either.

What is the crime situation really like in Cali? Have any of you expats had any problems or know anyone who has had problems?

I am thinking about making Colombia my permanent home. I'm a young guy (27), single, no kids. Nothing is keeping me in Bucaramanga. I think it might be a disservice to myself if I stayed here without knowing at least one other city.

Or if you want to talk me out of it and tell me to stay here or go to another city, feel free to do that as well. I am willing to listen to all possibilities.

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