nico peligro
Canadian expat in Colombia
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Canadian
Lives in Bucaramanga, Santander
Speaks Spanish, English , Russian, French
Registration: 18 September 2020
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I am Businessman.
My expat journey
Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia
Saskatoon, Canada
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Rental nightmares in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in Colombia can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected roommates, or ...
Yep its a nightmare with all the fiador requirements rtc and getting quite expensive Read More
Remote income ideas by Bhill5687
Hi everyone,I’m a native English speaker from the U.S. with strong Spanish, TEFL training in progress, content creation experience, and I’m currently building a budget bodybuilding web app.I’m planning a trip to Colombia and ...
Colombia is NOT cheapI know Colombians paiid in USD or Euros complaining how their income has dropped dramatically in the last year due to the exchange rateSame with expats Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Colombia reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
Rule 1 dont talk about politics LOL Read More
A right wing candidate was elected president: Now what? by mtbe
To start a new thread on Mr Opara's question from another thread: Now what?Personally...too early to tell. Many were worried about Petro (including myself), but much of it was overblown. Many of the concerns of el Tigre, I think, are overblown as ...
Hey Jason.with all due respect...just for a rebutal to the closed thread you Trump yahoos and the Woke freaks are the same side of the same looney tune coin.Dont include me with the woke nuts or you MAGA yahoo types.Like I said I am a ... Read More
A right wing candidate was elected president: Now what? by mtbe
To start a new thread on Mr Opara's question from another thread: Now what?Personally...too early to tell. Many were worried about Petro (including myself), but much of it was overblown. Many of the concerns of el Tigre, I think, are overblown as ...
@mtbe I agree.If Conservative Latín Américan leaders buddy.up.to Trump, its for conveience, and to have good relations woth WHOEVER is president of the US, not to emulate him Read More
A right wing candidate was elected president: Now what? by mtbe
To start a new thread on Mr Opara's question from another thread: Now what?Personally...too early to tell. Many were worried about Petro (including myself), but much of it was overblown. Many of the concerns of el Tigre, I think, are overblown as ...
@OsageArcher Nothing wrong with being strong...like Uribe, law and order, fiscal responsibility and free trade, freedom.of the pressBut Trump? Its the stupid , hipocritical and incompetent and stubnorn part.of Trump.and his yahoo followers that ... Read More
About ready to start the Retirement Visa process by LuckySpyGuy
I've lived in Medellin for eight years and am looking at the process for getting a retirement visa. I'm expecting to get that process started in March since everything expires in June. I'm looking for recommendations from people who have already ...
I recomend lLangon Law.Used them.many times.Note that based on presintiendo miimu wage and exchange rae you ned minimum $1550 US onthly pension toqualify for a pensionado visa. And you cant join the EPS healthcare system.wot a pensionado visa. 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.
@ChineduOpara So Chin are you still.in Baranquilla/ Colombia?We can complain all we want, the grass is slwsys greener on the other side but life is pretty pleasant here.As long as you have a visa and a bit of money.But the world is full of pleasant ... Read More
Women’s health and support systems in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Colombia often means navigating a new healthcare system and social norms, particularly around women’s health. From finding the right medical support to understanding what’s openly discussed or not, ...
Depends how much money you have. You can get anything you want. 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 ...
@XavierC77 Try to get your old records on line from the health provider that gave you the shot originally.I lost my card years ago but the record is still online and yours may help with your sob storry when trying to obtain the new ... 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 ...
If you want a pre dated vaccine cert you maybe sol If you are over 60 (or 65) may be able to get a doctor s certificat saying you dont requure one which may work 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 ...
For the fastest yellow fever card in Bogotá, go to the free vaccination point at El Dorado International Airport (Terminal 1), located on the second floor near the DIAN offices. It is open daily from 7 AM to 5 PM (tokens end at 4 PM). Bring ... 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 ...
@Fred Bogota isnt Indonesia. Is there yellow fever on top of the Carstenz Pyramid? Like I said yellow fever is only in very remote areas of Colombia where 99% of people never go to.Dont think you have ever even been here.Yes you have to plan, but ... 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 ...
I got mine in Manizales real easySome government branch where the nurse gives them out for free.Getting the yellow card is more difficult.I had to take the hand written canet and go to the mini salud office in el centro to get mine.As far as " ... 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 ...
@Fred Give me a break LOL. Talk about gross hyperbole. Cant believe you even live in Colombia.There is no yellow fever anywhere in Colombia except un the Amazonas. Espescially not at 2500 m in Bogota.This is just a bureaucratic requirement ... Read More