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9 Best Places to Live in Colombia 2022
Summary: 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.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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Colombia Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Colombia on our Colombia forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Colombia Index
An index of all of our site's Colombia information.
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Help others in Colombia by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Colombia.
Healthcare & Health Insurance in Colombia
Expats in Colombia offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Colombia.
Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Colombia
Expats in Colombia offer advice about healthcare in Colombia.
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.
Pros & Cons of Living in Colombia
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Colombia.
Cost of Living in Colombia
Digital Nomads & Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Colombia.
Tips for Expats in Colombia
Expats in Colombia face unique and inconsistent challenges in managing their finances, and that means persistence is needed. Here are some basic tips from expats.living in Colombia - their insights are based on their actual experiences managing their finances while living there.
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Pros and Cons of Living in Colombia
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Comments
donatodiazApr 4, 2019 17:25
NIce post!!!!!!
DolmanceFeb 3, 2020 12:26
I've just spent two years in Thailand and Cambodia, They have a three to four month season where the farmers burn their crops, and the air becomes the most polluted and dangerous in the world. I'm wondering if this is a problem in Columbia.
expat001Sep 21, 2020 16:25
In reference to Cali, Colombia, I would like to make some additions. I have resided in Cali for five years after retiring in the USA and married a Caleña.. Yes there are advantages living in Cali or other parts of Colombia, namely the cost of living ( food and housing), maybe the climate, depending where you are, medical care can be very good, very much depending on the facility. The number one negative is crime. According to the UN statistics, in 2018 Cali was ranked 27th in the world for homicides, followed closely by Palmira (just north of Cali). When walking through any neighborhood you must have your wits about you. The entire east side of Cali is to be avoided unless you are looking for trouble. Theft is quite common. Even in the best of neighborhoods you cannot leave anything unattended because it will be gone in seconds. People are friendly and have good manners typically, unless they are behind the wheel of a car or motorcycle, Then they are no longer nice people.
modestjonOct 17, 2021 13:02
hi, i am contemplating living in medellin, first a vaca to see if we have a mutual attraction. i want a centro, relaxed life with friendly people and antiquities walking distance is important. hoping to make many joyous friends to share the warmth.
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Colombia Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Colombia on our Colombia forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Colombia Index
An index of all of our site's Colombia information.
Contribute
Help others in Colombia by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Colombia.
Healthcare & Health Insurance in Colombia
Expats in Colombia offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Colombia.
Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Colombia
Expats in Colombia offer advice about healthcare in Colombia.
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.
Pros & Cons of Living in Colombia
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Colombia.
Cost of Living in Colombia
Digital Nomads & Expats offer insight into the cost of living 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.
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.
12 Important Tips about Healthcare
Expats in Colombia share experiences with the Colombian healthcare system. Tips cover EPS, quality of medical care, hospital stays and more.
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.
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