CoolTexan
American expat in Colombia
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American
Speaks I speak English (if Texan qualifies as English), Spanish, Mandarin, Hebrew, and learning Tagalog
Registration: 10 July 2022
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The US Dollar Vs. The Colombian Peso ............. Who's Up? Who's Down? by cccmedia
Weekly close a record.For the first time ever, the exchange closed forthe week with the U.S. Dollar above 5000 Pesos.The closing value for the week endedNovember 4, 2022, is 5092 Pesos to the Dollar.Source... xe.com USD-COP charting
When I got married in Colombia in 2012 the exchange rate was approximately 1650 pesos to the Dollar. So over that 12 year period, the Dollar has doubled in strength against the COP. Read More
Gathering information about Colombia for a potential move by Mmyersmarc
Hi everyone.聽 Well I'm close to retirement (USA)聽 and am seriously looking to retire in Colombia.聽 I have a close personal friend from the central region so we are looking now for move early next year.聽 Gathering information and ...
I have been living off and on in Colombia since 2009 and the only thing I don't like (and can never seem to get used to) is Bogota TRAFFIC. It is almost impossible during many times of the day during the week to ever make meetings on time unless ... Read More
Am I being scammed? by khobbs40
I met a beautiful Colombian girl online in 2019 and we were married 6 months later. I was 49 and she was 19. She had a infant son but that didn't matter. We made plans for her and her son to come to the United States and we would all be a happy ...
Definitely you are being scammed by a cruel woman. You need a lawyer, get an annulment. However you probably already know that. I would file a complaint in the US Embassy in Bogota to prevent her from ever coming to the USA so you can protect ... 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 ...
I have lived in Bogota for over 15 years. Prior to that I lived in Villavicencio for several months. I had heard the rumors of how dangerous Colombia is for Gringos but I found it like anywhere in Texas. You are more likely to be up the creek in ... Read More
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
My Daughter lives in Santa Marta and loves it. There are lots to do there and the climate is more agreeable that Bogota was for her. She recently got her Masters Degree and is working there. I visit from time to time and find Santa Marta one of ... Read More
Englishman wants to marry his Colombian Girlfriend..... in Colombia by El Bato
Hello Everybody, I have recently joined the site due to the need for knowledge on getting married in Colombia... I am interested to hear of English people living in Colombia also, as I would like to live there with my future wife - at least for a ...
Ben, I married my soulmate Ximena in Bogota. I am from USA (Texas) and had to get my prior marriage divorce apostilled in Austin, Texas. Ximena had to meet the same requirements in Colombia as she was Colombian but no Apostille required on her end ... Read More
Medellin Lawyer by Tail Gunner
聽聽聽This ****"聽everyone out there needs to know this guy is not honest !
If you do find an honest lawyer in Colombia, please post his name too. Read More
GIRLFRIEND / FIANCE/ WIFE (??) FROM COLOMBIA by JohnyLondon
A bit of advice:聽Colombians are great women. Healthy, seemingly happy, dancing, oh - you would like to forget about God's world.You will be surrounded by laughter and dancing in the fumes of wine and beer, if you buy aguardiente - they will ...
There are good women in Colombia for sure. Take your time and get to know them. Be quick to be polite and slow to be "financial provider". Obviously, we want to take care of our woman, but a good woman does not need your money to be happy. If ... Read More
GIRLFRIEND / FIANCE/ WIFE (??) FROM COLOMBIA by JohnyLondon
A bit of advice:聽Colombians are great women. Healthy, seemingly happy, dancing, oh - you would like to forget about God's world.You will be surrounded by laughter and dancing in the fumes of wine and beer, if you buy aguardiente - they will ...
Well I am going to suggest something that might seem controversial to some, but do not get mad just yet. If your wife is going out with single girlfriends and hanging out in bars til late. You should invest some time in finding a much better ... Read More
GIRLFRIEND / FIANCE/ WIFE (??) FROM COLOMBIA by JohnyLondon
A bit of advice:聽Colombians are great women. Healthy, seemingly happy, dancing, oh - you would like to forget about God's world.You will be surrounded by laughter and dancing in the fumes of wine and beer, if you buy aguardiente - they will ...
The good news, you can trade up in Colombia pretty easy and find a beautiful woman that does not cheat on you. Good men in Colombia are in short supply. You should do well. Advice, if she does not adapt to your needs, kick her to the curb. Read More
finding a dentist by townsendmalinda
I often have dental problems and I want to find myself a good doctor, I live in New York, but I travel a lot across the states and would like to find a clinic that operates all over the country.
The very best Dentist in my opinion in Bogota is Juan Manuel Yepes Grupo Odontol贸gico | Bogot谩 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.
I have found the best way is to go to Colombia and set up an account for yourself. Then you can freely deposit money to any of the main banks. Then you can pay bills, transfer money bank to bank as you want. The only drawback, when I made ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
@Julien聽We are also looking for a US Licensed Veterinarian that can attest/certify that our dog is rabies free if anyone knows of someone with that qualification Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
@Julien聽 I have lived here as expat for 12 years and enjoy Colombia.聽 I have worked here in the Oil & Gas industry as a consultant on many occasions.聽 My 4 children are 1/2 Colombian and 1/2 Texan.聽 They are all working ... Read More