Expat Guide to Living in Colombia
Whether you're already living in Colombia or preparing to move to Colombia, our Expat Guide to Living in Colombia offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Colombia. For answers to specific questions, visit our Colombia Forum to talk with expats in Colombia.
12 Important Tips about Healthcare for Expats in Colombia
Expats in Colombia share experiences with the Colombian healthcare system. Tips cover EPS, quality of medical care, hospital stays and more.
Leaving the US? The 17 Best Places to Live Overseas
We try not to get political, but we can help you find a great place to live overseas if the U.S. election results have you thinking about moving overseas. Here's a list of 17 of the best places to live overseas based upon expats' advice and recommendations.
9 Tips for Buying Property in Colombia
Expats in Colombia share insightful tips for buying property in Colombia. If you're thinking about buying real estate in Colombia, there is much to learn from their experiences.
6 Best Places to Live in Colombia
Colombia has made an incredible transformation. Expats in Colombia have a lot to say about the best places to live in Colombia. From cities on the Caribbean coast to inland cities, here are 6 of the best places to live in Colombia.
Culture Shock in Bogota, Colombia
An expat in Bogota, Colombia provides some perspective on the process of settling into the Colombian culture, and the value of having lived abroad before.
Culture Shock in Palmira, Colombia
An American woman who needed a change, moved to Palmira, Colombia. She's been there for 5 years and loves life in Colombia. She's happier, more relaxed and loves her new life full of adventure and nature.
Retirement in Cali, Colombia
An American woman talks about moving to Cali, Colombia to retire with her Colombian husband. She describes how the low cost of living in Colombia has given her a new lease on life. They are traveling throughout Colombia, living in a beautiful new penthouse apartment and enjoying retirement in Colombia.
More Culture Shock Reports for Colombia
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Colombia handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Colombia:Living Overseas Report
What are people's priorities in Colombia - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Colombia by filling out our Living Overseas Report.
Submit a Living Overseas ReportMore Moving to Colombia Reports
What should you take with you when you move to Colombia? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Colombia? Below are some of the responses from expats in Colombia:
Reviews of Schools in Colombia
Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Colombia. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Colombia:
Dream vs. Reality Report
Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Colombia. If you are already living in Colombia, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring in Colombia Reports
Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Colombia, by filling out our Overseas Retirement report. Below are some of the reports from expats in Colombia:
Having a Baby in Colombia Reports
How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Colombia? Below are some of the reports from expats in Colombia:
Working in Colombia Reports
What's it like to find a job in Colombia? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Colombia? Below are some of the reports from expats in Colombia:
5 Tips For Living in Medellin, Colombia
Expats living in Medellin, Colombia report that there are safe places to live - and that the nightlife is fun, too. Read about how to live in Medellin - a city that has become quite a popular destination for expats.
Expat Colombia: 10 Tips for Living in Bogota
Expats offer advice for others considering a move to Bogota, Colombia. Topics include safety in Bogota, best neighborhoods for expats, international schools in Bogota and more.
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Buenos Aires
Joe Greco set out on a six-month road trip, looking for both adventure and up-and-coming real estate investment markets. His VW van broke down in Medellin. It was fate.
A New Life in Colombia?
Expat Dean LaCoursiere gives an overview of several pueblos (communities) in or near the coffee country that are little known outside of Colombia and are even off the radar of most expat magazines.
Living in Colombia: Finding the Charm in Bogota
At first view, Bogota reminded Kathleen Peddicord of some West Baltimore neighborhoods (where she grew up). But, she found old Bogota to be charming. "While modern Bogota is urban sprawl defined, old Bogota is the most impressive and extensive collection of Spanish colonial structures I've seen," explained Peddicord.
World's Top Retirement Havens 1 Through 9
Where are the best places to retire overseas? Which retirement haven is right for you? France? Ecuador? Panama? Nicaragua? Thailand? Kathleen Peddicord shares the pros and cons of the world's top 9 retirement havens.
