![](https://www.expat.com/images/default-pictures/cover-profil-profile_cover-t1458045135.jpg)
![ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
ernietorricelli9
Costa Rican expat in Colombia
Forum
90 posts
About me
Costa Rican
Registration: 27 July 2021
Activity
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![Cheryl Cheryl](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Moving to Colombia solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Colombia is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Cheryl : Great : i live in medellin and travel avianca frequenty : Triathlete coacH in latin america for USA sports,conglamerate. Heres my advice: Have a,plan Have enough money to support plan + contingency Stay away from toxic people places and ... Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![cccmedia cccmedia](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Investing... What Colombia Expats Like by cccmedia
On an Expat.com thread about Medellin/cost of living .. the OP, Liber87 from Hungary currently living in France, asked about investments. Liber is eager to invest in Colombia although he seemed uncertain about which direction(s) to go. He ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
This is not New York Stock Exchange / American Stock Exchange OTC or Euro stock exchange funding new IPO for investment and growth / investor and buyer be aware Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![cccmedia cccmedia](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Investing... What Colombia Expats Like by cccmedia
On an Expat.com thread about Medellin/cost of living .. the OP, Liber87 from Hungary currently living in France, asked about investments. Liber is eager to invest in Colombia although he seemed uncertain about which direction(s) to go. He ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Thanks / Great info / There is some gem investment opportunities in developing countries - no risk -- no rewards Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![dgb1 dgb1](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Papaya : funny : not sad I am retired sofrware executive and successful triathlete coach for major usa, enterprise living finiancally secure and well high end - *** Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![dgb1 dgb1](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Yes thiefs are global not only colombia / i am in medellin right now / last monday at noon i was riding bike and went by a small booth that said 'Claro Recargo'. I said just what i need. Spun back and put bike on side of booth. Walked 5 ... Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![dgb1 dgb1](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Yea / thats later list but necessary before big move Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![dgb1 dgb1](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
I am triathlete coach and probably spent 3 months in santa marta . I like santa marta taganga parque tyrona but like all / you need to watch yourself. Gringos are on the radar. I have had a bike stolen when locked - two cellphones stolen ftom right ... Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![dgb1 dgb1](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Last but not least a valid 10 year passport Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![dgb1 dgb1](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
You need to put together a portfolia of all important documents before leaving the usa including usernames and passwords. Portfolio should include Birth certificate Hugh school graduation College graduation Social security card USA Banking / Debit ... Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![dgb1 dgb1](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Hola / I have taken spanish classes and my spanish is not the best but i can function / i find that knowing the body language is as important. I know alot of americans and we talk in english and my spanish brain cells need to be then rewired after ... Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![Marquezdl Marquezdl](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Border crossing: Ipiales to Tulcan? by Marquezdl
Does anyone know the current situation regarding crossing the border from Colombia to Ecuador at Ipiales/Tulcan with an American passport? I know that Ecuador does not require a special visa, but my question is regarding the current status of the ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
*** Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![Diksha Diksha](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
All about taxes for expats in Colombia by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Colombia. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Ronaldo / talk to tax accountnant / there is laws / you are constructing to support your own scenerio. I am a united states citizen and have two cedula 3 year cedula cards and file colombian taxes for past 4 years. Why do i do that because i am ... Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![dgb1 dgb1](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Great / i am triathlete coach for major usa global sports company assigned to latin america - conduct clinics for usa brits and euro ironmans. $5,000 USD per week per person. Clinics,are,in costa rica panama ecuador every month. I am from california ... Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![dgb1 dgb1](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Your funny / like your photo - just what i expected Read More
![](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
![dgb1 dgb1](/images/avatars/default/avatar-user-deleted.png?1)
Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1
Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...
![ernietorricelli9 ernietorricelli9](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
I was in santa elena this weekend and beautiful little town - close to medellin but far enough away that you dont have to deal with constant harassment for money thieving and the venuzuela mafia thugs. Some thing you might want to consider. PS : I ... Read More