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StevenStapleton
American looking for information about Colombia
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American
Speaks English, some German. My Spanish is still very poor.
Registration: 11 February 2023
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New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
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My name is Steven. I come from Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. I spent a few weeks in Colombia, met a wonderful woman and have decided to retire here. We are in the process of moving to Santa Marta (warmer and more breathable air than Bogota). I'm a ... Read More
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Loving Santa Marta by jamcadam
So I put a few messages on this forum before leaving Canada for Santa Marta.I'm here just over 2 weeks now and loving it. The first week was in a nice little boutique hotel casa Carolina which I loved. Close to everything in the historical centre. ...
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Thanks for the info. I’m new here. But I’ll follow the rules. Read More
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Loving Santa Marta by jamcadam
So I put a few messages on this forum before leaving Canada for Santa Marta.I'm here just over 2 weeks now and loving it. The first week was in a nice little boutique hotel casa Carolina which I loved. Close to everything in the historical centre. ...
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@jamcadamI'll be moving to Santa Marta just about the time you're moving into the new place with the tennis courts. I'm planning on that weekend. I'm a terrible tennis player but I'm up for a pint anytime. Steven*** Read More
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The US Dollar Vs. The Colombian Peso ............. Who's Up? Who's Down? by cccmedia
Weekly close a record.For the first time ever, the exchange closed forthe week with the U.S. Dollar above 5000 Pesos.The closing value for the week endedNovember 4, 2022, is 5092 Pesos to the Dollar.Source... xe.com USD-COP charting
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I chose just the right time to change a lot of dollars into COP. Read More
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Health insurance by yalahasunrise
Hello my husband and I will be retiring in Colombia in about 3 years, I will be 64 years of age and my husband will be 70 + how difficult is it to get health insurance in Colombia like Cisben, Emermedicas and others that have been recommended to us ...
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@nico peligro I don’t recall. I’ve been getting a bit of odd advice. Read More
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Places to Avoid in Colombia. by cccmedia
Even IL Magazine says avoid these places.International Living magazine has a dubiousreputation amongst some Expats for boosting the countries and placesit covers with an uncritical eye.However, in an article published at itswebsite, IL recently ...
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@brettfairweather I would avoid Bogotá. The weather isn’t great and the altitude beats the breath out of your body I stayed in the right part of town in an upscale apartment building, gates and guards and all. Still, the streets ... Read More
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Information on the culture and exploring possibility to retire
@JulienI am headed to Bogotá this Friday. I’m exploring the strong possibility of retiring there. I’m financially very secure and I’m hoping to buy a home and do some investing locally if the golden opportunity ... Read More