Expat Community

Expats share their experiences and recommendations for the best places to live in Colombia, highlighting factors like climate, cost of living, and social activities. Medellin, known as the city of eternal spring, is praised for its pleasant weather and vibrant expat community. Santa Marta, with its Caribbean beaches and coastal mountains, is another favorite, though its heat and humidity may not suit everyone.

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.

An expat shares her daughter's experience living in Bermuda, highlighting the challenges of high living costs and limited transportation options, but emphasizing the island's beauty, friendly locals, and job opportunities. The article also discusses the importance of an open-minded attitude for social adjustment and the benefits of joining local clubs and organizations to meet people. Housing tips include finding rentals through word of mouth and not worrying too much about neighborhoods, as there are no truly bad areas.

Colombia offers a variety of climates and vibrant social interactions, with expats emphasizing the importance of learning Spanish to ease daily life. Pereira, located in the Coffee Axis, is highlighted as a friendly city with a low cost of living, rich cultural activities, and easy access to surrounding attractions. However, expats note challenges such as limited direct flights to the U.S. and frequent rainfall.