What is it like to retire in Colombia?
We asked retirees what it is like retiring in Colombia. They said...
"Life in Colombia for retirees is generally very pleasant and active. There is a vibrant expat community in many of the larger cities, like Bogota, and plenty of cultural attractions, such as the Caribbean Coast and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Retirees have a number of leisure activities to choose from, such as golfing, biking, and seafood. There are plenty of clubs and restaurants where retirees can socialize and enjoy the nightlife. Colombia is also known for its diverse cultural offerings, from its historic colonial cities to modern coastal towns and its incredible biodiversity. With such a wide range of activities and destinations, it's easy to find something to do in Colombia as a retiree," commented one expat who made the move to Colombia.
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"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," remarked another expat in Medellin, Colombia.
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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 and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
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.