Most of the foreigners owning property in Medellín call the upscale neighborhood of El Poblado as home. The majority of the hotels, rental apartments and Read more
WHICH IS THE BEST COLOMBIAN VISA FOR ME?
Colombia offers many different visas, which enable you to stay in the country for a year or more. In addition, Colombian visas come in two Read more
2017 UPDATE: OBTAINING A COLOMBIAN RETIREMENT VISA
The Colombian Retirement Visa is intended for retired persons receiving retirement income. And it is easy to get with few requirements. The visa also known Read more
2017 UPDATE: OBTAINING A COLOMBIAN INVESTMENT VISA
The Colombian Investment Visa is intended for a foreigner who invests in property or a business in Colombia. The visa is relatively easy to get Read more
Which Colombian Visa is Best for Me?
Colombia offers many different visas, which enable you to stay in the country for a year or more. Colombian visas come in two different types Read more
Shop Until You Drop – Shopping in Bogotá
If you enjoy indulging in retail therapy, Bogotá has exactly what you want. You may not have heard of Bogotá being a well-renowned shopping destination, Read more
Bogotá’s Rapidly Growing Tourism
The number of foreign visitors to Colombia has been increasing every year with Bogotá receiving more foreign visitors than any other city in the country.
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Dollar vs Colombian peso – A 10 year analysis
The U.S. Dollar has recently been strong with the dollar increasing above 2,600 Colombian pesos per USD for several days recently. Over the last week, Read more
Iberia Adds Flights From Madrid to Medellín and Cali
Another European flight option to Colombia is being added with Iberia starting flights from Madrid, Spain to Medellín and Cali starting on July 3. Iberia Read more
Colombia Expected to be Among 10 Fastest Growing Tourist Markets
Colombia is expected to be among the 10 fastest growing tourist markets globally according to a recent article in ElColombiano, the local newspaper in Medellín. Read more
Parque Sabaneta, the Nicest Park in Medellín
Parque Sabaneta is arguably the nicest park in the Medellín metro area. Sabaneta is an up-and-coming area that is part of the Medellín metroplex, which Read more
Buying A Property In Colombia
Getting a Mortgage & Buying Property in Colombia
If you have wondered about getting a mortgage and buying a property in Colombia, the bottom line Read more
Colombia Expected to Have 12th Fastest Growth in the World in 2015
A recent article on the Bloomberg website projected that Colombia is expected to have one of the 20 fastest growing economies in the world this Read more
Sabaneta Real Estate Costs are Lower than El Poblado
The up-and-coming area of Sabaneta, which is part of the southern Medellín metroplex, offers real estate costs that are lower than in El Poblado and Read more
Colombia New Housing Prices Increased 9.47% in 2014
The prices for new housing in Colombia increased 9.47% in 2014 per square meter according to a recent report by DANE, which is Colombia’s statistics Read more
Lifestyle in Sabaneta – Living Large in Southern Medellín
Sabaneta is an up-and-coming area that is part of the Medellín metroplex, which we first looked at last week. Foreigners are now starting to discover Read more
Delta Launches Flights From Atlanta to Medellín and Cartagena
Delta recently disclosed it is adding nonstop flights from Atlanta to both Medellín and Cartagena in Colombia. The new Delta flights are planned to start Read more
Strong Dollar Makes Medellín a Discount Retirement Location
A recent post on the U.S. News website concluded that Medellín is one of four international retirement cities where the strong dollar offers a discount Read more
New Flights Between Colombia and Europe
Both KLM and Avianca have added flights between Colombia and Europe. The rapidly growing tourist industry in Colombia is driving airlines to add more flights Read more
Sabaneta – An Up and Coming Investment Opportunity in Medellín
Some foreigners have started to discover Sabaneta, which is part of the Medellín metroplex located south of El Poblado and south of Envigado. Most foreigners Read more