USAmario
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Santa Marta, Magdalena
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 11 May 2018
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My friend is Dating a Colombian girl by Terryascencio
Hi I have a friend he's currently dating a Colombian girl not sure where they met ( most likely online) my friend It's not the greatest looking guy and the typical girls he has dating in the past they haven't been the best looking girls or neither ...
Yes he is getting scammed Read More
FBI BACKGROUND CHECK by Remo Zimbaldi
Hi folks. My name is Ken. After nearly 18 months of researching anything and everything about becoming an expat in Colombia,and getting nothing but a barrage of conflicting and/or outdated information, I decided early in 2023 that my best approach ...
@USAmario ... What if you were fingerprinted 50 years ago in the 1970s, before computers existed in offices? -@futuroexpatI was fingerprinted by USCG and worked in Merchant Marine driving Tugboats and Ships. It was very early in my career and yes ... Read More
Wiring money to Colombisa by seablock
Has anyone recently wired money to their Colombian bank account (BancoColombia) to purchase real estate? What are the current procedures to withdraw money. In the past, they wanted pay stubs and various documents.
My wife has a Banco of Colombia account. I keep my money in the US and either use Xoom or my debit card. -@loaferlnditto on that Read More
Getting access to PayPal money in Colombia - in cash by Kiwiprofesor
Hey, Guys, get ready, this is complicated. I'm a kiwi from NZ, living in Colombia. I've recently started earning dollars abroad and getting paid into my Paypal account. I'm finding it impossible to access this money as cash, however, ...
@louis_e XOOM ....a PayPal company has been working for me for several years now. Distibution of sent funds can be picked up in numerous location...Carulla...EXITO...Bancolombia....Davivienda... etc. and it usually arrives in less than an hour for ... Read More
FBI BACKGROUND CHECK by Remo Zimbaldi
Hi folks. My name is Ken. After nearly 18 months of researching anything and everything about becoming an expat in Colombia,and getting nothing but a barrage of conflicting and/or outdated information, I decided early in 2023 that my best approach ...
If you have ever been fingerprinted for example a government job etc. then your should have your prints already available in the USA to the FBI. ??? Read More
Moving to Colombia by sokol4e
Hey there! I am from EU and don't speak spanish, my English is also not so good. Can anyone help me how much i will need to earn for normal life in Cali or some other small city?
You can go to Immigration and easily get another 3 months. Anything more than (I think 183 day) and its a different story. Read More
Looking for land for sale in mountains outside of Santa Marta by camucamuflorida
I am wondering if anyone here knows of land for sale that is not far from either; Santa Marta beach, El Rodadero beach, or Parque Tayrona. It would be between 1-4 acres because I can't afford a lot of land and it is probably more expensive ...
Hello camucamuflorida I have sent you a Private Message regarding your post here Read More
New restaurant in Santa Marta by ferhat24
Hi everbody. i am thinking make restaurant for turkish cuisine in santa marta. would you recommend? What kind of problem can be? and what you think about business conditions for turkish cuisine?
An Arabe Restaurant already exist in Rodadero. Its on the way Playa Salguero from downtown on Carrera 2. Maybe visit them first and have a meal, ask questions, see how much clientele is coming and going on a "dia de fiesta". Just a thought ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thanks William I going back down in Feb so will for sure. I love to talk maritime/ marine stuff. I will contact and stay in touch Tim Read More
Move to Santa Marta vs. Medellin by cardente
Hello everyone. Just join this forum and wanted to have you all help me with some information. I am originally from Bogota but have been living in the States since I was a teen. I am planning to move back to Colombia after 40 years. I am looking ...
Hi Cardente Can you give me a Private Message. Id like to chat a bit. I've had home in SM with with wife for close to 13 years. Nice conjunto in Rodadero. Thanks USAmario Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi again John Im sure you are going to need to Private Message me. No personal info on public part of forum. Get back with me and we will make contact by WhatsApp Read More
Rental flats in Santa Marta by tkdkris2020
Hoping to browse options for rentals in the Santa Marta area. I didn't see any listed in the area. Does anyone know of realtor websites? We are looking for long term rentals (1 year) Thank you!
Hoping to browse options for rentals in the Santa Marta area. I didn't see any listed in the area. Does anyone know of realtor websites? We are looking for long term rentals (1 year) Thank you!Hi there Ck your private Message Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi John Hey I would like to chat with you a bit by tel. Can you Private Message me and we can exchange info ?? question: are you 100% locked on Cartegena or are you flexible i.e. Santa Marta ??? Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello everybody. I have been associated with Colombia for almost 35 years. I always planned to retire in Latin America. My wife is Colombiana so it was the natural choice. We have owned a very nice home in Rodadero for close to 13yrs. and visit / ... Read More