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@Plimsol

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American expat in Colombia

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American

Lives in Santa Marta

Speaks English, Spanish

Registration: 28 August 2012

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Plimsol replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Online shopping in Colombia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Colombia? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...

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The Colombian National Post Office is called 4-72 with offices in most towns. They offer a service that lets you send your online order to their address in Miami and they send to you in Colombia, here's a ... Read More

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7 years ago
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American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

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They require membership, similar to Costco, BJ's or Sam's Club in the US. It's not expensive and they have the Kirkland brands like Costco. www.pricesmart.com. Read More

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7 years ago
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American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

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Jajaja. . .me too! However I found them in BARRANQUILLA at PriceSmart! (Vlasic). PriceSmart is a good source for US imported brands (Philly Cream Cheese,etc.) they also deliver to Santa Marta. I find a trip or two a year satisfies my ... Read More

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7 years ago
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American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

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To answer your questions, there are pros and cons everywhere depending on your tastes and requirements. For us, we don't have any complaints worth mentioning. The population of Santa Marta is only about 450,000 so, as with smaller towns, you ... Read More

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7 years ago
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American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

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I'm sorry, but we don't have pets, you shouldn't have any problems, others in our building do have pets. We live in an area between Rodadero and the airport, Pozo Colorados and we love it. There are quite a few Oceanside condos to ... Read More

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7 years ago
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American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

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I have not been fishing in Santa Marta, however there are many local fishermen, and fresh fish. Friends have told me offshore fishing charters can be arranged. Hope this helps. Read More

Plimsol replied to a thread
8 years ago
expat42451

considering move to Santa Marta by expat42451

Currently living in Quito. Considering a move to Santa Marta- I visited there a couple of years ago and liked the city. In looking at numbeo.com , that website lists the cost of a 1br apartment in the city center as, $283 a month. I am assuming ...

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Suggest you try www.metrocuadrado.com Read More

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8 years ago
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American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

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Thanks for the reply. Yes, I am with Allianz and have been very pleased, as well. I have found the medical community to be professional and friendly also. I have been to the Perfect Body (as I mentioned) and another clinic, but can't remember ... Read More

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8 years ago
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American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

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Wow, sorry to hear about your foot, that can be painful! On that subject, have you found a doctor or medical group you can recommend? My last experience was at the Perfect Body Clinic, for an ear infection . I was pleased but always open to new ... Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Keeping up with the news in Colombia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living in Colombia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...

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also, https://thecitypaperbogota.com/ http://thebogotapost.com/ Hope this is useful. . . Read More

Plimsol replied to a thread
8 years ago
komatta

dentist in Bogota by komatta

Would anyone have a recommendation for a good English speaking dentist in Bogota? Thanks.

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Hi, I have been using a great dentist who speaks English and went to school in Boston. Dr. Santiago Deperly Clinica DDS Calle 97A # 8-41 Bogota, DC Tel +57 1 610 4900 www.clinicadds.com Very nice, professional group! Read More

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8 years ago
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American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

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Hi to you, too. . I totally agree, Santa Marta is magic!! My wife and I moved to Bogotá several years ago from Florida. As lovely as Bogtá was, we missed the sea and warm weather. We often shop in Rodadero and enjoy a restaurant there, ... Read More

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8 years ago

American living in Santa Marta

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments? Read More

Plimsol replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Keeping up with the news in Colombia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living in Colombia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...

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I prefer to read: www.colombiareports.com Read More

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8 years ago

Any Expats in Santa Marta ready for meet up?

Are there any expats living in Santa Marta that would like to get together for coffee/drinks etc.? Read More