Expat Guide
20 Reasons to Move to Colombia (and 5 Reasons Not To)
Colombia has won over hundreds of thousands of expats — but it's not for everyone. Here's the honest case for moving, and the honest case against.
Expat Life
What life is really like as an expat in Colombia — the culture, community, challenges, and rewards of making Colombia your home.
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Why Americans Are Leaving the US and Moving to Colombia
Americans are leaving the US for Colombia in record numbers — and it's not just retirees. Here's why they're going, how to prepare, the real pros and cons, and what it actually costs.
Expat Guide
How to Get a Colombian Driver's License as a Foreigner
Everything you need to know about getting a Colombian driver's license as a foreigner — requirements, costs, the medical exam, theory test, and step-by-step process.
Cost of Living
Colombia’s Estrato System Explained: How It Affects Your Bills
Colombia’s estrato system classifies every building into tiers 1–6 and directly affects your utility bills, property taxes, and cost of living. Here’s how it works.
Expat Life
Tipping in Colombia: When, How Much, and Who to Tip
Colombia’s tipping culture is different from the US. Here’s exactly when to tip, how much, and the one phrase you need to know: propina voluntaria.
Expat Life
How to Set Up Utilities in Colombia: Electricity, Water, Internet & Phone
Everything you need to set up electricity, water, gas, internet, and phone in Colombia. Providers, costs by estrato, and how the bill payment system works.
Expat Life
Colombian Food Guide: 20 Dishes Every Expat Needs to Try (With Prices)
From bandeja paisa to street empanadas, here are 20 Colombian dishes you need to try — with real prices, where to find them, and what to order at every type of restaurant.
Expat Life
Colombian Slang: 50+ Words & Phrases Every Expat Needs to Know
Parce, bacano, chimba, rumba — Colombian Spanish is full of slang that no textbook teaches. Here are 50+ essential words and phrases every expat needs, with pronunciations and real examples.
banking
How to Convert USD to Colombian Pesos (Nearly Free) Using Kraken & ARQ
Stop losing 3–5% on every dollar you convert. I use Kraken to buy USDC and ARQ (formerly DolarApp) to convert to pesos at the real rate — total cost: about $2–5 per $2,000 transfer.
banking
How I Track My Credit in Colombia as a Foreigner Using MiDataCrédito
Your home country credit score is worthless in Colombia. Here’s how I use MiDataCrédito to track my credit, build my score with a cédula de extranjería, and why every expat should subscribe.
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Best Health Insurance in Colombia 2026: EPS vs Prepagada Compared (With Real Costs)
EPS vs Prepagada in Colombia — which health insurance is right for expats? Sura, Colsanitas, and Compensar compared with real costs, coverage, wait times, and how to sign up in 2026.
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Colombia Tax Residency: The 183-Day Rule Every Expat Must Understand (2026)
Do you owe taxes in Colombia? The 183-day rule explained — how tax residency works, what income gets taxed, how to count your days, and strategies to stay compliant in 2026.