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Colombia: Living as a retiree in Colombia:

In about a year I might be living in the north Bogota area several months out of the year. I need flexibility to enter and leave Colombia. I will continue to own property in the USA and need to return to check it out, see doctors, and attend to other details. My wife (a native of Bogota) and daughter will live in Bogota so my daughter can attend a bilingual school and my wife will teach at the school. I am confused as to the best option for a visa that allows easy entry and exit (perhaps more than allowed on a 3 month tourist visa). Since my wife is a Colombian citizen (also USA citizen), a friend suggested I obtain a Colombia passport, but I don't prefer that option. Also, I have questions about the best options for health insurance. I will keep Medicare Parts A & B, but I'm concerned what would happen if I ever need to be hospitalized in Bogota and cannot return to the US. My wife will have access to Colombian health insurance (prepagada?), but the costs to include me are very high. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks

Colombia: seeking a place in Maranta, Bogota:

We have plans to spend two weeks in the Maranta area of Bogota in April. It's difficult to find a place on Airbnb. Any suggestions?

Colombia: Americans in Cartagena and Bogota:

I will be visiting these two cities soon. Any suggestions how to make connections with other Americans who are living there?

Colombia: Senior care facilities in Bogota:

My wife's mother, who lives in Bogota, will need to move soon from her Estrato 3 third floor apartment to a senior care living facility similar in the U.S. to a continuing care retirement community or assisted living. Does anyone know of quality senior care facilities (Geriatricos) in the Bogota metro area?

Panama: Spanish language schools:

I need help to identify quality Spanish language schools in Panama City or nearby. My level is upper intermediate Spanish. We prefer to live with a host family offering a private bath within walking distance to the school. We expect to stay for 3-6 weeks. My wife is Colombian and we have a 5 year old daughter who is quite fluent in Spanish. I will be the one attending the school. We may consider buying property. I have some health problems so I want to make sure we will be near quality health facilities. Look forward to any suggestions.

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