Category: Expat Tips
9 Colombia Downsides: Downsides to Living in Colombia
Colombia has been ranked as one of the top foreign retirement locations by foreign retirement publications. But there are downsides to living in Colombia.
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Colombia Articles: 20 of the Most Popular Articles on Medellin Guru
We look at the 10 most popular Colombia articles published on the Medellin Guru site since launch and also the 10 most popular articles published in 2019.
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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 60 stations throughout the city.
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Moving and Movers: A Guide for Expats to Moving in Medellín
Jeff has moved four times in Medellín over the past eight years and provides an expat guide to moving in Medellín with moving tips for foreigners.
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Tourist Visas: How to Extend a Tourist Visa in Medellín – 2019 Update
Extending a tourist visa in Medellín is relatively easy to enable staying up to 180 days in Colombia. Follow our guide to easily extend your tourist visa.
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Guide to Overcoming the Fiador Requirement in Colombia
Real estate agencies in Medellín and Colombia require a fiador (cosigner) for renting unfurnished apartments. But this fiador requirement can be overcome.
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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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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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How to Get to Medellín from the Airport – 2019 Update
There are several ways to get to Medellín from the Airport. Medellín has two airports so we look at how to get to and from both airports with new 2019 fares.
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