Marquezdl
American expat in Colombia
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57
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About me
American, In a relationship
Lives in Manizales, Caldas
Speaks English=OK Spanish=Basic conversational
Registration: 29 December 2016
Activity
Apartment rental in Manizales by charlie1745
Hi all, I am a retiree from Scotland who is looking for an apartment to rent in Manizales, probably around one to one and a half million pesos per month. Of all the parts of the world I have spent time in, Latin America and Colombia in particular ...
La Francia is a beautiful, safe, and quiet barrio. If I move back to Manizales, it would be my first choice for a place to live! Read More
Why all the negativity about Colombia?
One thing that strikes me over and over when I come to this forum is how often folks post really negative comments about Colombia: the culture, the climate, the government, the difficulty of doing anything legal, the weather, the drivers, the ... Read More
Requirement to have Un Tomador y Un Coduedor to Rent an Apartment by NicolasVasquez
Hello, I found a cute apartment that I love by searching Finca Raiz and then connecting with the real estate agency that listed it. I went to view the apartment today with my friend who is a local Colombian citizen and a business owner. I am being ...
my first apartment in Manizales a few years back asked for the same stuff to protect them….soooo, I offered them 6 months rent up front plus the usual damage deposit. they like that idea! Read More
Manizales and surrounding area by Digitarius
Anyone have any info on Manizales such as areas to rent an apartment and schools for a toddler? Any and all information would be appreciated. I am seriously considering moving like in the next month or 2. And yes I have been there and I have ...
I lived there for a few years and there are a lot of very nice neighborhoods in Manizales depending on what you are looking for.the area around Parque del Bosque is very nice and its quiet for the most part. the park has swimming facilities and ... Read More
Young Colombian wife- is it worth it? by European_chap
I've noticed that women in Colombia really love "one-day dramas." So, is it really okay to marry a woman from such a distant country? Even though I like everything about her, her whole environment – her family – just terrifies me!
If you're asking on an internet forum, then you probably shouldn't get married. - @mtbehahahah! C'mon, man... be nice 😅 At least offer some nugget of wisdom to the guy... "Be a bro and SAVE a bro". - @ChineduOpara That is about as good a ... Read More
Moka pot in Medellin? by Brian Stockwood
Any idea where to find a 3 cup Bialetti moka pot for sale in Medellin? Even a non Bialetti will work (if it's reliable)Thanks!
moka pots are pretty common in Colombia, and many of the better coffee shops also carry moka pots.any of the major malls, Tesoro, Santa Fe, Arkadia, Majorca, etc. Read More
Cheapest cities in Colombia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Colombia. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Colombia where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to ...
I have lived in Chinchina and Manizales in Caldas, which is in the heart of the coffee triangle. I am currently living in Medellin.I preferred Manizales in most respects, but Medellin has a lot going for it.Both Medellin and Manizales have outdoor ... Read More
Car rentals by crespobrenda
Does anyone have any information about car rentals in Colombia? My husband and I are flying into Medelly next week and we’re thinking about renting a car however online it doesn’t tell me whether I can get insurance coverage but it says ...
I have rented here in Colombia from Localiza numerous times. As a visitor you will need to have your passport, your credit card, and your US drivers license.There is insurance available and I HIGHLY recommend you take the full coverage insurance. ... Read More
Funds transfer from US financial institution to Colombian bank
I am preparing to go car shopping and I am planning to pay cash for a new vehicle. My problem is that I know nothing of the ins and outs of transferring $30-40K from the US to Colombia.any advice from the finanacial wizards here?I would prefer to ... Read More
Manizales or Medellin by Digitarius
I am considering spending a year or two in one of these cities and yes I have been to both two years ago. I spent 4 months in Columbia. Any tips or suggestions and or links would be appreciated as to where to live and so on from anyone living in ...
I lived in Manizales in 2019-2021 then moved to Medellin.I am originally from Seattle, and although I loved many things about Manizales, the climate seemed just a bit too grey, wet, and cool to me. Its often 10-15 degrees cooler in Manizales ... Read More
call the US from Colombia by cathyfholt
I am trying to find out how to call a US 1-800 number from Colombia. I have Claro phone service. I saw online many conflicting things. One place said the exit code for Claro was 00444. Then I saw the exit code for Colombia was 90. Another said it ...
Another option is a dual esim phone. one esim from the US and one from Moviestar. I havent checked recently, but as of a couple years ago moviestar was the only cellular provider in Colombia that offered esims. Read More
Staging, in Colombia, for a 2024 cycle tour around South America by jimhouk
Okay, this is my 2nd attempt (with proper spelling).I am planning on traveling to Colombia and to spend some time there, and in Ecuador, as I prepare for a cycle tour throughout South America, that would begin around this time in 2024. I plan on ...
Regarding where to stay in Colombia, it will make a big difference where you want to stay.if you want to be in a big urban metro area: Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Cartagena, Santa Marta, or Baranquilla, rents will be higher.my suggestion would be to ... Read More
How do I get mail from the US? by khobbs40
I was just filling out my foreign medical program paperwork for the VA and they ask for a mailing address which makes me wonder about the mail system in Colombia and how I will get my mail reliably from the United States. Things like social security ...
I have a virtual mailbox service based in seattle. When I receive mail I am notified by email and SMS that I have new mail. I can log into my virtual mailbox and view the unopened envelope first. If its junk or something I know is unimportant I ... Read More
Colombia Visa Hell, 2023 by Mr. Barley
Alejandra, associate of star visa facilitator James L., has a pair of new blog posts, including one offering tips for visa applications in 2023.Here is an excerpt:Some persons are having to pursue visas for up to 6 months. We have seen many people ...
I am curious about Alejandra’s blog.can someone post the URL? 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?
Also, in the vein of this thread, can anyone recommend a good Periodontist in Medellin? I need the ongoing services of a periodontist.thanks! Read More