Abitibi
Canadian looking for information about Colombia
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Canadian, In a relationship
Lives in Medell铆n, Antioquia
Speaks Fran莽ais, English, Castillano
Registration: 25 December 2016
Medellin for a non-party girl by anikkurkjian
Hello! I鈥檓 thinking of staying in Medellin for a a couple of months or so. when I research there seems to be a lot about partying 鈥︹��. I am not a party girl. I like meeting people, art (making it & looking at it) outdoors ...
There are several organizations that do "caminata" (hikes) in and around Medell铆n on weekends, several are just awesome.Two that come to mind are (Google them):"La Ruta Outdoor""Huella Verde"There are several others.Best of LuckPS: ... Read More
Colombian banks make it difficult to wire money from USA by jubiliado
My Colombian wife has an account with Davivienda and when we transfer money from the USA to her account, Davividenda turns it into a major complication and bureaucratic nightmare. We have to spend hours with them justifying the transfer, the ...
To transfer smaller sums of money (say less than about US$ 10,000) to Colombia, WorldRemit works really well from Canada, the US and other world locations. Use this link to get started and you and I will get a small ... Read More
Do I REALLY need to buy a return ticket? by AguilaCondor
Hola ! Just came back from the travel agency, where I was told that it was mandatory for me to have a return ticket (to Mexico) even though I am permanently moving to Colombia next month. The plan was to buy a one way, use the tourist visa for 3 ...
Hol谩 Everyone, There are a lot of people saying that their Backup Plan if they are asked for an Onward Ticket at the time of boarding their flight to Colombia is to buy a Ticket from American Web Sites such as Expedia.COM and Travelocity.COM ... Read More
Is there a Medellin group that gets together, once or twice a month? by AgroSurAmerica
Is there a Medellin group that gets together, once or twice a month?
Stanalta, here is one: https://www.facebook.com/events/556310724728406/ 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 ...
I use Skype from my computer to call Toll Free Numbers in Canada. It works for almost all of them. I imagine that it will be the same for US Toll Free Numbers Good Luck! Read More
Tourist Visa rules Colombia? by billyuk
Hello I am a British citizen currently in Bogot谩, Colombia on a tourist visa. However i am very confused with the rules on allowed days, i.e. do the days renew on January 1st? How many days are you allowed in 1 year etc? It would be great if ...
billyuk, My understanding is that there are 2 simple rules: A - You are allowed a Maximum of 180 CONSECUTIVES days on a given stay B - You are allowed a Maximum of 180 days (not necessarily consecutive) in a given civil year. When I entered ... Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
I can"t wait to see it! Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
It is located in Laureles, not far from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB). Abitibi Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
Update on my search I found what I was looking for: a Studio, i.e. a furnished one bedroom apartment with a private bathroom and a small kitchenette for COP$ 780,000/month. I have hot water, a flatscreen TV (with cable I think) and a small fridge. ... Read More
First time in Colombia
I don't know anything about the school you choose but your decision to learn Spanish is the right one, it will open you thousands of doors. Medell铆n is a great city, just come down! Read More
Is there a Medellin group that gets together, once or twice a month? by AgroSurAmerica
Is there a Medellin group that gets together, once or twice a month?
cccmedia, PM Message received! Thank You Read More
Is there a Medellin group that gets together, once or twice a month? by AgroSurAmerica
Is there a Medellin group that gets together, once or twice a month?
cccmedia, Could you PM the info bout this group that meets in Medell铆n? Thanks Read More
visiting to research Medellin areas this early Dec. 2017 by tcwine
Hello to everyone - I am hoping to contact mainly senior expats living in the Medellin areas for guidance and advice, prior to my first visit there this Dec. I now live in San Diego, CA. Lived in Argentina 6 years producing fine wine and selling ...
Guys, I am arriving in Medellin in a couple on days, i.e. on Wednesday November 23rd and planning to stay for a good while (a couple of months or so) to explore the city and surroundings. If anyone is interested to meet while on visit to Medellin ... Read More
Tourist visa exit ticket by Aussiechick87
Hey , I am moving to Colombia in January, I am going to be entering on a tourist visa while I sort out my job and get a working visa. Do I need to show proof of an onward journey when entering on a tourist visa? What is the cheapest ticket to buy ...
Thanks for your comment cccmedia! Read More
Tourist visa exit ticket by Aussiechick87
Hey , I am moving to Colombia in January, I am going to be entering on a tourist visa while I sort out my job and get a working visa. Do I need to show proof of an onward journey when entering on a tourist visa? What is the cheapest ticket to buy ...
Aussiechick87, The discussion that Sunset Steve is referring to is: Showing return ticket out of Colombia In there you will see this web site FlyOnward mentioned where you can rent a plane ticket. I never tried it but it seems a good ... Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
cccmedia + wanderingsalsero, Thank for the good ideas and informative comments. wanderingsalsero, did you use CompartoApto yourself? If so how was your experience? PS: i like the idea of the Biseness Card. Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
cccmedia, Thanks for your reply. Actually this is my approach (looking for a place during my first days in Medellin). I now realize that this was not clear from my post. Hence do you have any suggestions about doing this search while there (I ... Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
Hi everyone, I am arriving in Medellin on November 22nd to explore the city and decide if I would like to stay there. I have rented a place through AirB&B until November 30th. I need a one bedroom apartment (furnished) or a room with a private ... Read More
visiting to research Medellin areas this early Dec. 2017 by tcwine
Hello to everyone - I am hoping to contact mainly senior expats living in the Medellin areas for guidance and advice, prior to my first visit there this Dec. I now live in San Diego, CA. Lived in Argentina 6 years producing fine wine and selling ...
tcwine, I am in the same process myself. I will be arriving in Medellin on November 22 and will be there in December, if you buy first lunch I will buy second one. In the mean time go see this web site, it full of very good information about ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
meliiv Try this site: Locando It appears pretty good, you can choose among several countries (my link is for Colombia). Good Luck! Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
meliiv Try this site: Locando It appears pretty good, you can choose among several countries (my link is for Colombia). Good Luck! Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮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 ...
Hola eveyone, I am Andr茅 from the province of Qu茅bec in Canada. I am 60 and planning to retire in Colombia. I am particularly interested by the Carribbean Coast, more specifically Santa Marta. I would really like to visit Medellin, ... Read More