Colombia Len
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Medellin
Speaks English, some Spanish
Registration: 04 March 2011
pulling the trigger on retiring to buuccaramanga by jimgleaton
hello everyone! My wife and I are planning to move to buccaramanga when she retires in June. We are lucky in the aspect that we already own an apartment, however it has been a rental for the past 8 years so I am sure that it will need a lot of ...
You have far more than enough to live on. I live in Medellin in an estrato 4 neighborhood in a beautiful apartment with far less than you and your wife have available. Read More
Medellin or Cuenca by PattiH
Is there anyone on this board who has lived both Medellin Colombia and Cuenca Equador? I'm researching for relocation. I'm down to Medellin and Cuenca. Other than weather, and "feel" of the two cities they seem fairly comparable. This has been (and ...
I live in Medellin with my Colombian wife. I can also speak enough Spanish for day to day use. Cuenca has a large expat community and you can get by without speaking a word of Spanish. Without speaking Spanish in Medellin, you'll have a very lonely ... Read More
Cell phones in Medellin
They all work as far as calling the US. Read More
Proposed Get Together In April by pbunch
I would like to propose a get together here in Medellin on the first Sunday in April at the botanical gardens. There should be a Mercado Verde (similar to a framers market) that day. In any case hanging out in the patio adjacent to the In Situ ...
Are any of you aware that this meet was posted in March 2011. BTW it never materialized. Read More
Pensionada Visas by Carl Salvo
I am moving to Medellin soon. I have heard of the pensionada visa and was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to the benefits and how to obtain one. I am currently in West Palm Beach Florida. I will be cming to Medellin in February 2012 to ...
I would get the visa in Miami. They speak english there:). Also from what I've heard, they are extremely friendly and helpful at the Miami Embassy. FWIW, when I presented my SS letter to the Colombian Embassy in Panama, I didn't bother to translate ... Read More
Pensionada Visas by Carl Salvo
I am moving to Medellin soon. I have heard of the pensionada visa and was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to the benefits and how to obtain one. I am currently in West Palm Beach Florida. I will be cming to Medellin in February 2012 to ...
Also, the fee for the Pensionado visa for US citizens is free. Read More
Pensionada Visas by Carl Salvo
I am moving to Medellin soon. I have heard of the pensionada visa and was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to the benefits and how to obtain one. I am currently in West Palm Beach Florida. I will be cming to Medellin in February 2012 to ...
The law was changed. You need 3x the amount of the Colombian minimum wage...not 10x the amount. Read More
Pensionada Visas by Carl Salvo
I am moving to Medellin soon. I have heard of the pensionada visa and was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to the benefits and how to obtain one. I am currently in West Palm Beach Florida. I will be cming to Medellin in February 2012 to ...
Applying for a Pensianado Visa is straightforward and easy. You will have to show a guaranteed monthly income (Social Security) that is 3x the Colombian minimum monthly wage which at this point is 1606800 Colombian Pesos which translates to about ... Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
I might be open for that. I think that the criteria should be members specifically living in Medellin and the surrounding Antioquia area. IMO, people who didn't show any response the first time, will most likely not respond this time and again IMO ... Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
We can publicize it if you wish and see what happens. Anyone interested must send an affirmation via the forum or PM so we have some idea of how many (if any) other people to expect. Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
Let me know a date that is good for you and we'll go from there. Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
I will get back to you Phil with a plan. I assume that Sunday is the best day for you? Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
peace guys, peace !You're somewhat mistaken in your analysis. We're not having a fight but rather a healthy, peaceful discourse. Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
Sure...you come to MY territory and invest YOUR time and money. I guarantee you that I am always reliable and on time. Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
I've already invested 26,000 pesos in taxi fares from the last get together. As far as connecting, the last time I followed your instructions to the letter so I fail to see why there should have been a problem. Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
Will this be like your last attempt at an expat get together where you never showed up? Read More
Accommodation in Medellin
Renting an apartment or house in Medellin or the other major cities in Colombia can be a bit tricky. Generally the places that you will find that are for rent are through real estate agencies. In order to rent through these agencies, you will need ... Read More
Looking to hire an english speaking guide/driver for visit to medellin by minsey
Hello, I am visiting Medellin on May 29th for a week with my girlfriend and we're looking for a guide to to drive us around the city and the surrounding areas. Please respond if you can help. Thank you! Minsey
I know a very good, honest and reliable english speaking cab driver that I use frequently. His name is Jhon (that's the correct spelling). His cell number is 311 362 4809. His landline is 492 4894. Tell him that you were reccomended by Harvey. Read More
Expat Meetups in Medellin by pbunch
Hi all. I would like to propose using Meetup.com to set up some get togethers in Medellin. Depending on the number of people interested we could meet at a restaurant or some public venue like the Botanical Gardens. If your interested please let us ...
I'm new to Medellin and don't really know of many places. Pick the Botanical Gardens or a restaurant of your choice. When I lived in Panama a group of ex pats started meetings once a month at different restaurants. The group was initially very small ... Read More
Expat Meetups in Medellin by pbunch
Hi all. I would like to propose using Meetup.com to set up some get togethers in Medellin. Depending on the number of people interested we could meet at a restaurant or some public venue like the Botanical Gardens. If your interested please let us ...
It might be simpler for you to just set up a meet at a time and place on this forum and see who shows up. Much simpler than going to meetup.com which at this time has no listing for expats living in Medellin. So the ball is in your court. If nobody ... Read More