realtycol
Colombian citizen
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About me
Colombian
Lives in Medellin
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 25 April 2011
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A cooler, less expensive place to live? by CaliRay
I'm looking for recommendations for a relatively small town to relocate to in an area within a not too long bus trip to Medillen. I have lived in Cali for 11 years but would like to live in a cooler climate, preferably in a small town. My needs ...
There`s a town near Medell矛n called La Ceja. It`s a great place to live, cooler than Medellin, a bit rainy but with cleaner air and beautiful landscapes. This town is located about 40 minutes from the international Airport. You have all the ... Read More
Cartagena - is this the place for us to retire? by Vilma10
My husband and I are looking to retire in Colombia, perhaps Cartagena? We are hoping to find Americans that have retired in Cartagena and that could help us and guide us on our quest to find the answers. We are traveling in January 2019 to ...
A few things to consider: - Most expensive city in Colombia - Very very hot weather all year round - Very touristy, lots of tourists everywhere all the time You may consider other cities with better services (healthcare for example), and better ... Read More
Short rental and more info needed re living in Rio Negro by alanmalarkey
Hi I'm from London. I have been coming to Medellin every year for the last 6 years except last year and next year I have limited time so maybe 6 weeks Jan - Feb 2019. I'm a road cyclist and have an existing network of Colombian cycling ...
I think La Ceja offers much better options in terms of entertainment, food options, shopping and transportation. Rionegro is becoming overcrowded and polluted. Read More
Medellin visit by Joeyhicks
My name Joey. I come from a small town Athens Tennessee about 10,000 residents. I will be visiting Medellin with my Colombiana wife. We will be staying with her brother. He lives in Torres San sebastian is this a safe place? My wife thinks I鈥檓 ...
Torres San Sebastian is located in downtown Medellin in a neighborhood called Niquitao. Not exactly the best area, so exercise some caution, especially at night. Always go out accompanied with your wife or your brother-in-law. The best areas in ... Read More
Does anyone have 1st hand knowledge of teaching English in Medellin? by Greg parker
I'm a former teacher with experience teaching English Language Learners from Latin america. I'll be there next week and wanted to investigate English Schools. Any insight would be appreciated. Greg from Austin
There are many institutes teaching english, the oldest one is Centro Colombo Americano, a US Governent institution which also has the best english library in Medellin. There are three or four fully bilingual high schools. Also, there are hundreds of ... Read More
Requirements for travel from Ukraine to Colombia by Mario Tobon
I want to know what requirements are needed for a citizen of Ukraine to come to Colombia. Do you have an Embassy or Consulate in Ukraine? What is the process of a Ukrainian citizen to come to Colombia.
Yes, ukranian citizens require a visa to enter Colombia Colombia doesn麓t have an embassy in Ukraine. To deal with Visas you need to contact the colombian embassy in Poland and they will inform you about an office they apparently have in Kiev ... Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
I really don麓t have the time to read all the posts but one very important thing is this, as everybody has written you麓re obligated to file a tax return if you stay more than 180 days within a calendar year BUT your won麓t have your US ... Read More
I live in Laureles. Where to play Tennis? by writer1951
I live in Laureles and would like to play tennis again . If you know of any courts and or groups who play, please respond.
Go to the Estadio area (stadium), there麓s a whole Tennis Courts section where you can practice tennis, I think it麓s free, all you need to do is register. It麓s next to the football stadium towards Colombia street (Calle Colombia). Read More
Looking for German speaking contacts for daughter (12years) by danap
HELLO community, our whole family will move to Medellin in August this year. We have a 12-year old daughter for whom we would like to find new friends to make her start in the new country easier. Does anybody know some nice German speaking family ...
Hallo, Es gibt eine Deutsche Schule in Medellin, ausserdem es gibt auch das Alexander Von Humboldt Institut wo man deutsch lernen kann. Vielleicht wenn Sie sich daran wenden dann k枚nnen Sie junge Freunde f眉r ihre Tochter finden There is ... Read More
Looking for rental in Medellin near a Music school by noelh
Hi all, I'll be coming to Colombia next week and, if all goes well, plan on staying in Medellin for about 5 months. This is happening pretty quickly for me, so I still have a lot to figure out. I would like to find a place for myself not too ...
Apartments in Medellin??? by Spanky2014
Anyone out there that has a friend or relative in Apartment rental business? We are looking for a 2 bed/ 2 bath, maybe level 4, near shopping and activities. I have heard that Belen or Envigado are good areas. Thanks Gary
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