CArnold
American looking for information about Colombia
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American
Lives in Bogota/Bucarmamanga/Fort Laude
Registration: 13 September 2012
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Bus from bogota to bucaramanga by Sheenz89
Hi everyone! I'm moving over to bucaramanga next year, booking flights now, after sorting dates with my hosts. The problem is, flying to the airport in bucaramanga is more expensive than bogota , and the flight to bucaramanga transfers at ...
Flying is the answer for Bogota to Bucaramanga for first timers, for sure. Traveling with extra luggage is asking for problems on either end of the trip by bus. Getting from the airport to the bus terminal would be problematic enough, unless you ... Read More
Essentials to live in Colombia by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Colombia, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Colombia? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
what a sad comment. Read More
Essentials to live in Colombia by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Colombia, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Colombia? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Markcol, I am currently stuck in the States after living in B'manga and some time in Bogota. I MISS BUCARAMANGA AND COLOMBIA! You, and all of you, are lucky to be there in such a beautiful country with such good food, nice climates, etc.. ... Read More
Driving in Colombia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Colombia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Exactly. And the note about bus drivers being the worst is probably true, but it is a close call. Actually, they mostly are good drivers who do not care one bit about the other drivers or needs of others. It is all the rule of papaya in ... Read More
Healthcare in Colombia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Colombia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Colombia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I have had to visit an ER twice while in Colombia, once in Bucaramanga, once in Bogota, both were private. In each, I had excellent treatment, lab work done and reported within what seemed like minutes, and yes they were both very busy, had kind, ... Read More
Anyone in Bucaramanga? by rob_d
Hi, Moved to Bucaramanga from the UK a couple of months ago, and enjoying it alot so far. There seem to be very few English speakers here, so I'd like to get in touch with others. Cheers Rob
Rob, I am glad you are enjoying the City of Parks. Insane traffic, nice people, very different approaches, but a great place to be. I love the climate, especially higher in the city. I'll be there next week sometime, if all goes as planned, and I ... Read More