Retire in Medellin, Colombia
Last updated on Jun 04, 2023
Summary: Retirees are attracted to Medellin, Colombia for its temperate climate, vibrant culture, and affordable cost of living. The average temperature in Medellin is around 70°F (21°C). There are several retirement communities in Medellin, offering a variety of amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers, and social activities. The cost of a nice 2 bedroom home in Medellin is around $100,000 USD, while a nice 3 bedroom home can cost around $150,000 USD.
What is it like to retire in Medellin?
"Medellin is a beautiful city, and it is very easy to live here. We can walk to at least 200 places to eat from our apartment. We have access to the metro train or a huge amount of buses that can take us all over the city and all over Colombia. One of my favorite activities is walking Poblado Avenue Sunday mornings. Half of the Avenue is shut down to all motorized traffic. Thousands of people walk, skate, ride bicycles, etc. You wouldn't believe the number of people who walk their dogs - every kind of dog. I pass three different Zumba sessions on that walk," explained one retiree living in Medellin.
"Colombian's are friendly, hospitable people eager to show you their excellent life style and culture. Tons of activities for everyone and beautiful sites to visit. Whether relaxing in my hot tub enjoyed the mountain views of attending a family barbecue, life is beautiful," said one retiree in living in Medellin, Colombia.
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