J L Barrera10
American looking for information about Colombia
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Registration: 23 April 2021
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
@dyob1Appreciate the good wishes, Friend! By all means, let me know where you and your wife end up moving to! Best of luck! Read More
Visa Agency by mbalducci1990
Good morning,I'm looking for a reliable visa agency. I paid $275 to expat group in Medellín, but it's been 2 weeks and they operate extremely slow. They only reply to bad reviews on Google. I need the Visa V for digital nomads.
Appreciate the prompt correction & deletion of the thread. Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
@paddyroyal It's extremely warm here in southeast Texas as well. Fortunately, our a/c systems are keeping us comfortable indoors but we are quickly approaching drought conditions. I believe that we will be using alot of pedestal and tower fans in ... Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
@paddyroyal I'm getting the same vibe regarding retiring in central America. Sounds like it's getting a bit crowded with expats. Yes Maam, i'll definitely look you up. I'm planning to take my bride to Cali for a visit before the end of this year and ... Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
@paddyroyal We intend to do exactly as you've suggested. I personally would rather plant my retirement roots in Costa Rica or Panama. My bride had spent almost her entire life in Cali and misses her siblings very much but i'm not wanting to retire ... Read More
Are Colombia expats underpaying their EPS obligation? by Mr. Barley
intentionally or not, I have routinely seen expats stating they are paying the minimum required by law for independents, which is $1,160,000 x 12.5% = 145,,000 pesos. 145,000 pesos at conversion rate of 4,100 to 1$ = 35 U.S. dollars.Not ...
@lunamick Have you cosidered planting root in Panama? I have seriously considered retiring in Panama, just need to sway my Colombian bride to visit the country. Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
Thank you all for the info pertaining to Armenia. We are looking for a modest home away from the inner city and perhaps where the climate is cooler. Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
Thanks! I am indeed looking for a location closer to nature. I'm also liking the close proximity to the small towns of Filandia, Salento and Valle de Cocora. Being close to medical facilities is also important to us, in the event first aid/emergency ... Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
Thank you! What attracts you to Armenia over Pereira? Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to!
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ... 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 ...
Sir, your dilemma very much reminds me of a couple i followed from the reality show 90 Day Fiance. Move on, Sir. It's over. I met a fine, decent woman from Cali Colombia in 2018. We met on a social page. We fell in love and i brought her to the ... Read More
Your first days in your home in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in Colombia? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in Colombia ...
My Colombian bride and i reside in Houston. We have discussed the possibility of returning to her hometown of Cali when I finally retire, hopefully in 2026. I myself do not wish to reside in Cali due to the hustle and bustle of the city. We are ... Read More
The cost of Living in Colombia in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
@paddyroyal Thank you so much! My bride and i are planning a visit to Cali in the fall. I'll certainly remember to reach out to you when we arrive in Colombia! Ciao! Read More
The cost of Living in Colombia in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
@paddyroyal What a lovely, small town! We've visited Salento a couple of times as well as Valle de Cocora! I'm taking an interest in Periera myself but will definitely look into available housing in Salento the next visit to Colombia. Many thanks ... Read More
The cost of Living in Colombia in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
@paddyroyal May i ask if when you seek medical services if you travel to a larger town/city for medical care? My bride is from Cali Colombia and i am a citizen of the United States, currently residing in Texas. It is our intention to return to ... Read More
Best way to send $$ to Colombia by drpeterjstanton
What is the best way to send $$ to Colombia? Western Union? I assume Colombia has an import tax??
@drpeterjstanton Xoom! Paypal! Read More
Dollar Domination! USD Surpasses 4000 Colombian Pesos by cccmedia
Dollared Expats are cheering as the U.S. Dollar surpassed the 4000 Pesos mark and closed on Black Friday at 4007 Colombian Pesos (COP). Only for one brief period before, late March into April of 2020, has the Dollar shown such strength and exceeded ...
@cccmedia Retiring in Colombia is looking better every year! Read More
GIRLFRIEND / FIANCE/ WIFE (??) FROM COLOMBIA by JohnyLondon
A bit of advice: 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 ...
@JohnyLondon So sorry that you have experienced such a dark interaction with a Colombian woman/family. I myself was blessed to have found a wonderful Colombian woman and family. We first interacted via a latin social page in 2018. After ... 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 ...
I envy you, my Dear! I love Salento and Filandia! Read More
Moving to Cerritos, Colombia - Pereira by decadude
I met a woman from Colombia and we have fallen fast for one another. I am fortunate to work from home and also run a business that I also can run over the phone and from home. I currently reside in Texas and all of my family and friends lives in ...
Pack your patience and take it slow. Enjoy your time with your Sweetheart and get to know each other better. I've know my fiancee 4 years come November and I'm flying to Cali next month to spend a couple of weeks with her and hopefully bring ... Read More
Considering retiring in Colombia by archmsm
I currently live and work in New Jersey. The usual common day to day US life; coffee, commute, commute, home, big TV then sleep and all over again.. With the Pandemic it became coffee, work, work, home. Obviously due to the cold climate in NJ ( 3 ...
Thanks! I have considered the possibility that my fiancee may wish to remain in the US for an extended period of time. Personally, I have had enough of Texas heat and humidity and am looking forward to the cool climate of the Andes mountains. Read More
Considering retiring in Colombia by archmsm
I currently live and work in New Jersey. The usual common day to day US life; coffee, commute, commute, home, big TV then sleep and all over again.. With the Pandemic it became coffee, work, work, home. Obviously due to the cold climate in NJ ( 3 ...
Thanks for the info concerning the ferry crossing! Very much appreciated! Read More
Considering retiring in Colombia by archmsm
I currently live and work in New Jersey. The usual common day to day US life; coffee, commute, commute, home, big TV then sleep and all over again.. With the Pandemic it became coffee, work, work, home. Obviously due to the cold climate in NJ ( 3 ...
I will be traveling to Cali next month and bringing my fiancee back to the U.S. for a few months so that she can experience life here. Our plan will be to sell my home here in the U.S. next spring and relocate to Panama. We will settle in Boquete or ... Read More
American Visa help! by supermanenergy
Hello all! New to this excellent site! I searched posts high and low for a good hour earlier today, and couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I’ve been seeing a really great Colombian lady for just over a year now. ...
I'm a citizen of the United States and have my fiancee, who is from Cali Colombia, currently in Bogota going through the process for a K1 for a second time due to the Covid shutdown which voided the original physical exam results which were ... Read More
American Visa help! by supermanenergy
Hello all! New to this excellent site! I searched posts high and low for a good hour earlier today, and couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I’ve been seeing a really great Colombian lady for just over a year now. ...
Sir, take it slow. I too have a Sweetheart in Colombia, Cali Colombia. This minth makes 2 yrs from the time we submitted application for a visa. Due to Covid, the process came to a stop for us and is now finally moving along once more. My fiancee ... Read More
Retiring to Colombia. by By NJersey
I’ll be making the move to Colombia from the USA before the end of the year if travel is permitted. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated and Thanks in advance, being that I’m an avid outdoors person and fed up with apartment living ...
Thanks again, CCCMEDIA! I'll do some research on Armenia, for sure! Read More
Retiring to Colombia. by By NJersey
I’ll be making the move to Colombia from the USA before the end of the year if travel is permitted. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated and Thanks in advance, being that I’m an avid outdoors person and fed up with apartment living ...
Many thanks, CCCMEDIA! I'll definitely look into the other communities that you mentioned in your reply. Being born and raised in South Texas and living most of my adult life in Houston Texas, i can honestly say that I've had enough of the ... Read More
Retiring to Colombia. by By NJersey
I’ll be making the move to Colombia from the USA before the end of the year if travel is permitted. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated and Thanks in advance, being that I’m an avid outdoors person and fed up with apartment living ...
Hello to Ya'll, I'm planning on making the move to Colombia in the very near future. My Colombian fiancee' is currently living in Cali and we are considering retiring in Manizales or Pereira. I've traveled to Cali twice and visited ... Read More