Colombia

Colombia is quickly becoming a hot spot for tourism and for expats to relocate. This may be surprising to those who only think of Pablo Escobar when Colombia comes to mind. In fact,…
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There is much love for Colombia’s capital city of Bogota, especially within the expat community. Much like many other cities in Colombia, this one is nestled in the chilly Andean peaks.…
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Forget what you think you know about Colombia. It has changed dramatically since the 1980s and it has been growing as a tourist hotspot in recent years. There’s a lot of worry over…
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Colombia is quickly becoming an appealing destination for multinational corporations, expats, and North American tourists. This country offers upscale living among the Andes peaks, the…
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Ecuador is a small country located right on the equator on South America's west coast, just south of Colombia. It is home to the Amazon jungle, Andean highlands, and the Galapagos…
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There are numerous options, both permanent and temporary, for those who wish to obtain residency abroad in Colombia. The visas are divided into two types: an N series for those who are…
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You'll need to obtain a work visa in order to be eligible to work abroad in Colombia, if that's the route you want to take. You can also start a business there, which is an entirely…
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Colombia's growth has been on the rise in recent years, which has made it a popular retirement destination for adventurous expats from other countries. Colombia may have once been known…
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Invest in Colombia You might want to consider putting some of your portfolio to work in Colombia. Not only is investing abroad a lucrative idea but taking a closer look at some of the…
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Coming from the northern climes, I can recall the appeal that retiring to Florida and Arizona had to the peers of my parents and grandparents. Oh the thrill of spending five or six…
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Across the river, to the west of the popular sector of El Poblado, lies the neighbourhood of Laureles Medellin.  This strata 5 area of Medellin is becoming a popular place  for…
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Louis-Michel Aury was born (approximately) in 1788 in the Parisian suburb of Montrouge. At an early age he entered Napoleon´s navy and was stationed on a French island in the West…
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Fernando Botero Angulo was born in 1932 in Medellin, Colombia, Botero became interested in painting at an early age. He was influenced by the Baroque style of the colonial churches and…
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In 2013, Medellin was named the Most Innovative City of the Year having been selected from a listed of over 200 cities compiled by the Urban Land Institute. Medellin is a Winner…
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SISBEN In Colombia there are three types of health care. The first does not apply to foreigners living or visiting the country. This system is called SISBEN and it is a free…
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Doing business in Colombia made easier Over the past 4 years the World bank has reported a number of changes  that have made doing business in Colombia easier. In 2010 - A…
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The Wanderings of the Lanes.  Transitioning from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico to Medellin, Colombia by Pat and Lynn Lane             While originally thinking we would retire in…
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