Tim
@OsageArcher
American looking for information about Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Cali
Speaks Spanish, English
Registration: 11 February 2015
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Finding a local guide by Budgerigar
I'm looking for a local guide to show me around the city for 2 to 4 hours a day.Preferably someone reliable and familiar with the area.
Like they say, "Cali es Cali, lo demás es loma" lolAnd of course everyone knows, Cali es la sucursal del cielo... Read More
Finding a local guide by Budgerigar
I'm looking for a local guide to show me around the city for 2 to 4 hours a day.Preferably someone reliable and familiar with the area.
Medellin and Bogota. - @Budgerigar ... Read More
Finding a local guide by Budgerigar
I'm looking for a local guide to show me around the city for 2 to 4 hours a day.Preferably someone reliable and familiar with the area.
You don't mention what city in Colombia, there are many.Here is a site for guides in Colombia, some paid, some free, and you can refine it by city:https://www.showaround.com/s/Colombia?p … tryCode=CO Read More
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
If he wins, Cepeda will be good for Colombia the same way Petro has been good for Colombia - that is to say, not at all! Everything will continue to get worse as their philosophy of socialism is to loot the productive areas of society and the ... Read More
I would like to go birding by bsmyth
Anyone like to go birding in the Santa Cruz area between May 12 and May 20, 2026?
I suggest you join the private Facebook group "Las Aves de Santa Cruz, Bolivia" and post a request there:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1241761265972362/ Read More
Safe deposit box or other secure storage for valuables? by Marquezdl
Is it possible for temporary residents of Medellin to rent a safe deposit box or other secure starage medium for personal valuables and/or cash?
Short answer: No.And it's not really possible for anyone, temporary resident or not, because banks in Colombia do not offer the service of cajas de seguridad to their clients. People don't trust banks. Banks view the people, and ... Read More
Wish I had found Expat.com sooner! Mar del Plata? by Intl guy jim
Greetings all,Last year I lived almost 8 months in Argentina, almost all of that in Mar del Plata. During that time I only heard English spoken in the street twice! The second time was just before I left Argentina, and the person told me that, ...
You can find a Mar del Plata expat group on Facebook doing a Facebook search formar del plata argentina expat group Read More
help with last minute yellow fever vaccine in Bogota by XavierC77
Hi everyone, My name is Xavier and I arrive in Bogotá on March 31st from Montevideo and fly to Costa Rica on April 2nd. I'm doing this short layover so my dog doesn't have to do a super long flight with connections trapped in the crate. I ...
You can do a search for colombia clínica bogotá fiebre amarilla...and the first hit that comes up on my browser is a Bogotá government site listing 24 locations for travelers in Bogotá and hours of ... Read More
Interested in moving to Monteverde by GuestPoster94221
Hello everyone!I currently live in NY and have been researching emigrating to Uruguay. I am a fluent Spanish speaker and will be securing fully remote work before I move. Where might I start to look for a one bedroom apt for me and my pup? I'm think ...
You can try Locanto for Uruguay:https://www.locanto.com.uy/It's a site sort of like Craigslist. Owners as well as agencies can place free ads. Look under Inmobiliaria for houses and apartments for rent and sale, and rooms for rent.I ... Read More
I am looking for a Job in the IT industry in Medellin Colombia by clauskoenig
I am an experienced Data and cloud Architect and Engineer. I am looking for work in Medellin. I have 26+ experience in my field. Everything related to data and information is my business.I worked with fortune 500 companies in diverse sectors from ...
Not that many jobs and pretty much none if you don't speak good Spanish. You can do a search forMedellin trabajo ingeniero computadoras...and see what's on the net. Read More
Residency visa by Rerayz1238
Hello I am trying for residency in Dominican Republic I am having trouble trying to find out how much the visa process fee is in miami and if they accept sending through the mail.
The residency visa application fee is around $90 USD. There will be additional fees and costs for document processing and medical exams.Your best bet is to direct all questions to the consulate in Miami. Their address is:Dominican ... Read More
Apostille of S.S document by Digitarius
Anyone have any tips on how to get a social security proof document apostille from Colombia? I want to try it on my own, Third party charges are becoming more and more outrageous. Let me know please. Also I notice some 3rd parties only do ...
I think this AI summary of the process outlining the steps and specifying forms is pretty good with sufficient detail:Steps to Get a Social Security Proof Document Apostille from Colombia1. Obtain the Required DocumentRequest a certified copy of ... Read More
Indian community in Bogota by rmanash
Hi All,This is Manas and i recently moved to Bogota just 3 days before.I am Engineer by profession and belongs to INDIA.I will be grateful to know other indian community living here in Bogota.Also, Need help from expats to find accommodation and ...
You can ask to join the private Facebook group,Indians in Colombia!I'm sure there will be many in Bogotá. Read More
Best city to live in for a retiree by Digitarius
I am Anthony and have decided I want to move to Peru for a year or more . I have traveled around LATAM always wanted to go to Peru and Brazil and since they border each other I'll start in Peru. Any tips and advice would be welcomed. Such as, ...
In many South American countries often the best way to find a place to live is "boots on the ground" - walk around and look for signs in the windows, "Se alquila" or "En arriendo" with a phone number. You can also offer a finders fee to security ... Read More
Safe housing options in Caracas for digital nomads or expats? by Valerieev
I’m likely moving to Caracas next month for a remote work contract (6 months to start). I’ve been reading a lot about the utility situation, so my biggest concern is finding a place with reliable fiber internet and a water ...
Walk around looking for signs in the windows, with a phone number to call.Offer a finders fee to security personnel in gated communities. Look at Locanto for Caracas, under Inmobiliaria. https://www.locanto.com.ve/caracas/ Read More