Mando54
American looking for information about Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Rionegro, Antioquia
Speaks spanish, and english
Registration: 02 January 2018
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Living in armenia by Cibidcolombia
Hi you all Starting a new chapter in life here in colombia Been living the last 6 years in spain and before 4 years in thailand My business is moving to start up in alcala close to pereria and same distance to armenia so no matter what i ...
@schneiderbI I moved to Armenia last year and loving it. A good area is the north side La Aurora area. I live in a place called Los Ocobos Calle 31 and Ave 19th. Perfect place and very very safe , calm and beautiful. Ckeck it out Read More
Calling 800 and other US numbers from Colombian phone by pbrenneman
Is there a special exit code I need to dial when trying to reach 800 numbers from my new Colombian phone number? I was trying to reach my credit card customer service by calling the 800 number on the back as well as the (outside the US) number and ...
Recently I too had to speak to an agent in my Chase Bank in the us, SO i USED MY MAGIC JACK, it works like a charm. If you don't have one buy one for 30 dollars a year. It works with your computer Read More
5 months rent in advance because I'm an American? by khobbs40
I'm moving to Cali in mid September and have been working with a realtor there to find a house for several weeks. Today she contacted me and said I needed to pay 5 months rent in advance because I'm an American. She said my income verification and ...
It seems like you want to rent where the super rich rents. Forget it. The rent is too high and the City doesn.t deserve that kind of rent , just to hide in a huge house. Go to another city like Armenia or Pereira. Better quality of life, crime is ... Read More
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
Dear friend.., not long ago , (about 3 or 4 years ) I had the same dilema , where to go what city to pick. Althought I was born in Bogota, until the age of 13 until I came to the US. Now i'm 67 and wanting to retire in Colombia . It was a ... Read More
Living in armenia by Cibidcolombia
Hi you all Starting a new chapter in life here in colombia Been living the last 6 years in spain and before 4 years in thailand My business is moving to start up in alcala close to pereria and same distance to armenia so no matter what i ...
right so , you are . Initially the deadline was April2019 and now is Feb 2021...Althought I've seen the videos and pictures , the construction is done. Noe for the paper work. I have no idea what they are saying, most of the time.. We'll see. Read More
Living in armenia by Cibidcolombia
Hi you all Starting a new chapter in life here in colombia Been living the last 6 years in spain and before 4 years in thailand My business is moving to start up in alcala close to pereria and same distance to armenia so no matter what i ...
Thank you my friend , I'm still in the US, because the cosntruction of my apt., that I had bought is being delayed. Hopefully Feb,2021 could be more likely to get there... I'll keep in touch. Read More
Living in armenia by Cibidcolombia
Hi you all Starting a new chapter in life here in colombia Been living the last 6 years in spain and before 4 years in thailand My business is moving to start up in alcala close to pereria and same distance to armenia so no matter what i ...
Let me how you did. I am nerves about moving to Armenia but I will do it at the latest April 2020. SO let me know how are you accommodating to this new life. I've been out 50 years in he USA. Read More
Healthcare in Colombia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Colombia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Colombia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Hi, I liked very much the story of the dental issues in the USA and Colombia. Since I am moving to Armenia Colombia soon. I'd like to know the insurance company that you had. it seems like the company i'd like to have as well , I'm 65 ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, As an 暗网禁区, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Colombia? Is the public ...
It has been my experience of more than 30 years sending items to Colombia that the private shippng companies are far better than the regular post office, also less expensive and delivered to your door steps. They charge you by the pound, depending ... Read More
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 ...
Try Armenia or Salento.. Beautiful cities, warm weather, warm people. Read More
Living on $500/month by makskk
Hey guys! As the name says is it possible or better where exactly would be the cheapest place in Colombia to look for if your budget is 500/month. I'm 20 yo and have no problems staying in a really bad apartament-no TV, no hot water-but I do ...
Well , I am retiring this year and I'm looking to live in Armenia , Colombia. Simply for the following reasons, nice people and rent is cheap. You can rent an 800.000 pesos which is anequivalent of 266.00 dolllars a month. And I'm ... Read More