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Quechimba

@Quechimba

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Canadian expat in Colombia

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Canadian

Lives in Manizales, Caldas

Speaks English, Spanish, Russian

Registration: 25 August 2017

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5 years ago
Bhavna

Best cities for retirement in Colombia by Bhavna

Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Colombia for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in ...

Quechimba

Actually quite a bit hotter tham Medellin Between Medellin and Cali in climate Read More

Quechimba replied to a thread
5 years ago
CaliRay

Best months for air travel Colombia to U.S.? by CaliRay

I'm planning a trip to the U.S. any time between late August to mid September. Could be earlier or later if there is a significant price difference in air fare. Any information is appreciated.

Quechimba

I had many vacations ruined or nearly ruined due to flying internally in Colombia in October and November Complete your travels before October 1 Read More

Quechimba replied to a thread
5 years ago
CaliRay

Best months for air travel Colombia to U.S.? by CaliRay

I'm planning a trip to the U.S. any time between late August to mid September. Could be earlier or later if there is a significant price difference in air fare. Any information is appreciated.

Quechimba

Avoid October and November if you have a choice. Lots of delays on internal due to rainy weather Read More

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5 years ago
BillyBogotaUK

Do I need a special type of Visa to marry in Colombia? by BillyBogotaUK

Hello I am a male UK citizen currently living in the UK. My girlfriend is from Colombia. We did live together in Colombia for around 14 months from 2017 to 2018. We are now looking to marry in Colombia and I was wondering do I need to apply for any ...

Quechimba

Well good to see you went to the other forum where at least there are a few people who have abit of a clue what is going on. Read More

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5 years ago
joselowe

How to get my cheating Venezuelan boyfriend out of my apartment? by joselowe

Long story short, I let my boyfriend who is Venezuelan with no paperwork stay in my apartment in Bogotá . I found out some bad stuff and I want him to leave my apartment, he had never paid one peso for rent, his name isn’t on the lease ...

Quechimba

I thought this kinda thing only happened to us old single male gringos *** Hope you have learned your lesson about Latin males.. Read More

Quechimba replied to a thread
5 years ago
Brian Sivell

MOVE TO MEDELLIN COLOMBIA by Brian Sivell

I am planning to move next June. I am Canadian. So what documents do I need to get notarized for a retirement Visa in Colombia?

Quechimba

Wrong forum to be asking this complicated question ( as there are multiple visa types you can get,..IF you qualify). I will post a couple links to forums where ther is a plethora of info. On tbis subject and you can do a search.using the word ... Read More

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5 years ago
Priscilla

Music day in Colombia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Music day will be celebrated this 21st of June across the world. It is an opportunity for new expatriates and expats-to-be to discover and get excited about new ways of celebrating this special day in Colombia. Would you be able ...

Quechimba

Is Music Popular in Colombia? Is the Pope Catholic? Everyday is Music day in Colombia.. They sing and dance all the time.. Make the Irish look like staid wallflowers Read More

Quechimba replied to a thread
5 years ago
Priscilla

The must-try activities in Colombia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Moving to Colombia is an exciting opportunity to discover a new culture and try things you might not even have heard of before. To make sure other expats and expats-to-be do not miss a thing, would you be able to answer the ...

Quechimba

Prepagos.. And smoking a bit of "Creepy" Oh and Ayhuasca But definitely NOT Burrundanga (Only a joke ja ja ja ) Read More

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5 years ago
Bhavna

Accommodation in Colombia: scams you should look out for by Bhavna

Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you’re new to or have not moved to Colombia just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...

Quechimba

Use AirBNB and negotiate the price down Read More

Quechimba replied to a thread
5 years ago
Pituco

Solo Arrival To Medellin by Pituco

Hello everyone, I'm coming to Medellin and my travel buddy just dropped out. I have South American travel experience, but I have not been to Colombia. Many Peruvians have told me that Medellin is dangerous and that I shouldn't go alone, but ...

Quechimba

I bet you 10 to one not a one of those Peruvians have set foot in Colombia Read More

Quechimba replied to a thread
5 years ago
Pituco

Solo Arrival To Medellin by Pituco

Hello everyone, I'm coming to Medellin and my travel buddy just dropped out. I have South American travel experience, but I have not been to Colombia. Many Peruvians have told me that Medellin is dangerous and that I shouldn't go alone, but ...

Quechimba

If Peruvians told you it is Dangerous in Colombia, it is probably Peruvian women who have an interest in you..and are scared of the hotter Colombian women stealing you Lima is more dangerous than Medellin Read More

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5 years ago
Rpetty01

Leasing an apartment by Rpetty01

Hello all, trying to lease an apartment in medellin and having a difficult experience. Because I am from USA they will not rent unless I have a colombian on the lease. I have been here for a year and have a resident visa and cedula but that doesnt ...

Quechimba

Try AirnB Read More

Quechimba replied to a thread
5 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Colombia by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Colombia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...

Quechimba

I highly doubt it, and if you are worried , and REALLY want to come here, get a lawyer to "grease the wheels"..with Migraciones (hint hint nudge nudge say no more) Read More

Quechimba replied to a thread
5 years ago
Kully

Marriage advice by Kully

Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give me some helpful advice. I am from London, UK and my girlfriend is Colombian and we are planning on getting married in Bogota in the new year. What is the correct way of going about this including documents ...

Quechimba

Agro Sur Just dont invest anything in the country..thats all there is too it. And dont marry, dont go to the Notaria and sign a document saying you are in a Union Libre.. Pretty simple Read More

Quechimba replied to a thread
5 years ago
awanyc

QUESTION ABOUT GETTING MARRIED IN COLOMBIA. HELP by awanyc

How do I apostille my US birth certificate if I’m currently living in Colombia?

Quechimba

JUST SAY NO... Read More