Category: Daily Life
Colombia Cannabis: A Guide to Recreational and Medical Cannabis Laws
Cannabis is illegal in Colombia for public consumption and commercial sale. But there are exceptions for medical cannabis and personal use.
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Is Medellín Safe? Security in Medellín and Safety Tips – 2019 Update
Is Medellín safe to visit? Follow our expat safety tips to reduce the risk of being a victim of crime. We also have 2019 updates on security in Medellín.
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Gringo Pricing: The Reality of Gringo Pricing in Medellín and Colombia
Is there gringo pricing found in Medellín and Colombia? We look at the reality of gringo pricing and what you can do to avoid being taken advantage of.
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Medellín Traffic: A Downside of Medellín and Tips to Avoid Traffic
Traffic is a downside of living in Medellín. Traffic in many parts of the city can be bad during rush hours. But we provide tips to avoid traffic.
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Medellín Pollution: A Major Downside for Expats Living in Medellín
Pollution in Medellín is a major concern of expats living in Medellín or considering moving to the city. Pollution is a downside of living in Medellín.
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Homecenter: A Guide to Shopping at Homecenter in Colombia
We provide a guide to shopping at Homecenter with tips to save money. Homecenter is like a combination of a Home Depot and Bed Bath & Beyond in the U.S.
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Ajiacos y Mondongos: A Popular Colombian Restaurant in Medellín
Ajiacos y Mondongos is a very popular Colombian restaurant in Medellín with good food. This restaurant serves three traditional Colombian dishes.
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Exito: A Guide to Shopping in Exito – Colombia’s Walmart
We provide a guide to shopping at Exito with tips to save money. Exito is the largest grocery store chain in Colombia and it’s the largest retail company.
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Encicla: A Guide to Medellín’s Free City Bikes System
We provide a guide to Encicla, which is Medellín’s free city bikes system that permits you to borrow bikes from 51 stations throughout the city.
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Mondongo’s: Two Very Popular Colombian Restaurants in Medellín
Mondongo’s is a very popular Colombian restaurant with two locations in Medellín. This restaurant serves good comida típica – traditional Colombian dishes.
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Guide to Internet and Cable TV Providers in Medellín
We provide a guide to Internet and Cable TV providers including Claro, Tigo-UNE and Movistar, which provide Internet, TV and phone services in Medellín.
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Central Mayorista: A Guide to the Huge Market in Itagüí
We provide a guide to Central Mayorista, which is a huge market in Itagüí near Medellín with seemingly unlimited amounts of produce and other groceries.
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