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Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Colombia on our Colombia forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Best Places to Live in Colombia

9 Best Places to Live in Colombia
Here are the 9 best places to live in Colombia according to expats living in Colombia. Expats share why they love living in each city, the climate, cost of living, social activities and more. Don't overlook the comments about heat and humidity in some coastal cities - while these conditions are ideal for some expats, they're oppressive for others.
Best Places to Live in Medellin, Colombia
Here are the best places to live in Medellin, Colombia, based on the recommendations of expats that already live there. There are options for a variety of budgets in this now popular destination in Colombia.
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.
Healthcare in Colombia

Healthcare in Colombia
Our guide to healthcare in Colombia covers public and private healthcare in Colombia, hospitals, vaccinations, prescription medications and more.

Expats in Colombia offer advice about healthcare in Colombia..

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats, digital nomads and retirees 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.

An expat talks about health insurance, hospitals and the cost of medical care in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

An expat discusses healthcare and health insurance in Medellin, Colombia. There are several private hospitals in Medellin. He advises expats to purchase health insurance.

An Expat Exchange member talks about healthcare services, hospitals and health insurance in Colombia.
Moving to Colombia

12 Things to Know Before Moving to Colombia
With its bustling cities, beautiful beaches and friendly Colombians, Colombia is an increasingly popular destination for expats of all ages. Expats in Colombia offer insightful tips for those moving to Colombia.
Reports from Members about Moving to Colombia
Real Estate & Rentals in Colombia

Members in Colombia talk about the Buying Real Estate in Colombia.
Living in Colombia

2023 Expat Guide to Living in Colombia
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Colombia.

Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Colombia.
Expats in Colombia: Pros and Cons of Living in Colombia
Expats in Colombia discuss the pros and cons of living in Colombia. From the Colombian people to driving to taxes and more. As challenging as it can be, expats in Colombia clearly find that there is a lot to love about a country that is a surprising expat hot spot.

Members Colombia talk about the pros & cons of living in Colombia.
Reports from Members about Culture Shock in Colombia
Colombia Resource Guide
- Health Insurance
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- Expat Tax
- Colombia Expat Blogs
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- Expat Banking
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Questions & Answers:
- What should I pack when moving to Colombia?
- Where should I setup a bank account in Colombia?
- Will I be able to find a job in Colombia?
- What is life like as an expat in your area?
- What do expats in Colombia appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in Colombia?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Colombia accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Colombia like?
- How are healthcare services Colombia?
- What are medical services in Colombia like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Colombia?
- What are emergency services like in Colombia?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in Colombia?
- How are local medical facilities in Colombia?
- As a foreigner living in Colombia, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
Bogota

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.

2023 Expat Guide to Living in Bogota
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Bogota.

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Bogota.
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Cartago
Expats' Guide to Cartago
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Cartago.

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Cartago.

Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Cartago.
Medellin

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.

2023 Expat Guide to Living in Medellin
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Medellin.
Healthcare in Medellin, Colombia
The healthcare system in Medellin, Colombia gets generally positive reviews from expats there. Find answers to questions about universal healthcare in Colombia, what it takes to get an EPS card and more.
Best Places to Live in Medellin, Colombia
Here are the best places to live in Medellin, Colombia, based on the recommendations of expats that already live there. There are options for a variety of budgets in this now popular destination in Colombia.
Cost of Living in Medellin, Colombia
Expats in Medellin enjoy a far lower cost of living than in major cities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. However, work is scarce and low pay unless you are transferred there by a large company, so you'll need an established income stream to make it as an expat in Medellin.
Living Abroad: Digital Nomads in Medellin, Colombia
Expats in Colombia have taken full advantage of this South American nation's miraculous comeback after decades of chaos. Digital nomads have also found there way to Medellin, its second largest city, for a wide variety of reasons.

Expats in Medellin talk about the Pros & Cons of Living in Medellin.

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Medellin.

Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Medellin.
Villavicencio
Expats' Guide to Villavicencio
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Villavicencio.

Expats in Villavicencio offer advice about Moving to Villavicencio.

Expats in Villavicencio talk about the Pros & Cons of Living in Villavicencio.

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Villavicencio.

Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Villavicencio.