@EasyPZ
American expat in Colombia
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Registration: 25 November 2022
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Life in suburban Bucaramanga by Volod1428
Hi, my name is Vlad. I have idea to move to Columbia from USA.Bucaramanga is in my focus. I would like to live outside of city, just don't like city stress and want spend my time in garden. I found that Bucaramanga has problem with polution.I will ...
@nico peligroSo very true. I hardly recognize Cabecera anymore. Read More
COLOMBIAN SCAM GIRLS: THE BLACKLIST by JohnyLondon
I think there should be a blacklist of girls on the forum, indicating: their first name, surname (or alias), the city where they are staying, with a short description of the situation and their telephone numbers (which, if Googled, could be checked ...
@linwoodmcneillSorry buddy, no chance on recovery via a law firm. For the rest of you, always remember that a personal loan here is viewed and accepted as a...gift. Read More
Waste Management in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Colombia, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration ...
As usual, Nico nailed it!! Read More
Open a Colombian Bank Account by PeteWattersChatsworth18
I travel to Colombia as a tourist 5 times a year for about 2 weeks a stay. I would like to open a Bancolumbia account and understand I need a "Cédula de ExtranjerÃa." and to get that I need to get a VISA. How hard is it to get these 2 ...
Yep, sure is Pete! The don't give those national identity cards to tourists.It'd be like a Colombian visiting the states 5 times a year and wanting a state drivers license.Do you really need a Colombian bank account? I know folks who've lived here ... Read More
Ex-pats/Friends by alex9094
Hi everyone I visit medellin often but never could find a place where I can meet up with folks from the US. Any spots I can go to or groups that I can join to get with my US compatriots. I realize I should be careful who I ask but thought I can ...
Now that wasn't so hard was it LX?" Tripping over Gringos in Medellin" Sounds like a fun topic! Read More
Ex-pats/Friends by alex9094
Hi everyone I visit medellin often but never could find a place where I can meet up with folks from the US. Any spots I can go to or groups that I can join to get with my US compatriots. I realize I should be careful who I ask but thought I can ...
Well, Well, as I live and breathe!!Good to hear from ya man & I hope all is well in your world; as in everything's going the way you want it to!! Yeah, I had to weigh in & you're a good sport, thanks! Read More
Ex-pats/Friends by alex9094
Hi everyone I visit medellin often but never could find a place where I can meet up with folks from the US. Any spots I can go to or groups that I can join to get with my US compatriots. I realize I should be careful who I ask but thought I can ...
@ChineduOparaNice gesture amigo. Very classy! Take care! Read More
Ex-pats/Friends by alex9094
Hi everyone I visit medellin often but never could find a place where I can meet up with folks from the US. Any spots I can go to or groups that I can join to get with my US compatriots. I realize I should be careful who I ask but thought I can ...
Me neither buddy. I've been all over this country but have somehow managed to avoid Medellin. For the past 18 years I've lived in and around...Bucaramanga. So, if you were ever really here, then yeah, we've probably seen each other in passing & ... Read More
Ex-pats/Friends by alex9094
Hi everyone I visit medellin often but never could find a place where I can meet up with folks from the US. Any spots I can go to or groups that I can join to get with my US compatriots. I realize I should be careful who I ask but thought I can ...
@alex9094Hi Alex, I understand & it's completely normal to want some "back home" fellowship, especially if your Spanish isn't at conversational level yet. I've been here & married for much longer than most of these people and I still enjoy ... Read More
Quality beef rib eyes by Lpdiver
Any idea how much per pound or kilo a good quality ribeye would run in Colombia? Medellin in particular.lpd
I like the dry aged beef sold in Exito under the brand name GRIN , get the black label, not the green label (wet aged). About 78 mil per Kilo but you can catch it on sale fairly frequently. Read More
Where to exchange US and Canadian Dollars? by Sehaz
Please message me directly if you are looking to exchange US and Canadian Dollars into Colombian pesos at a good rate. Cheers, Sat
Well, since you asked for advice and you're in BOG ... just use any one of a number of exchange agencies.1.5M MAY be about $375USD so the flux isn't going to amount to much. Especially when you get to CR! Read More
Need some major dental work by antoniodistefano9
Looking for a reputed dentist in Bogota that speaks reasonable English or even Italian. Any recommendations?
if you're willing to travel to Bucaramanga, I've got the guy!! Read More
The New (73yo) Kid On The Block!! by Remo Zimbaldi
I thought I'd take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Ken, I'm 73yo, retired, I'm a lifelong Bostonian, but currently live in Charlotte, NC.And I will be moving to Cartagena more or less permanently to Cartagena on April 30 of this year.I'm ...
Hey Ken, If you ever want to check out Bucaramanga, We'd be glad to show you around.Take care! Read More
5.9 magnitude earthquake shook Colombia at dawn 3/10/23 by duanesquier
Hopefully everyone is ok. Probably made for an interesting morning in some places."An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shook a large part of Colombia in the early hours of Friday, without the authorities having reported any victims or damage so far. ...
Well, I'm in Floridablanca , right next to the Mesa de Los Santos & we got shook real good here in our ground level house. Today, I'll hear from others if there was any real damage. Read More
Places to Avoid in Colombia. by cccmedia
Even IL Magazine says avoid these places.International Living magazine has a dubiousreputation amongst some Expats for boosting the countries and placesit covers with an uncritical eye.However, in an article published at itswebsite, IL recently ...
Ok, so you guys see all of this as casting aspersions and hurling negative energy? My mistake then. I've lived in Colombia for over 15 years, married to the finest woman I've ever met, (a Colombian) for 21years and have never been on any type of ... Read More