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<h1 style="text-align: center;">🇨🇴 Colombia</h1>

# Cities

- Bogotá
    - [hackmd.io/@openinfo/bogota](https://hackmd.io/@openinfo/bogota)
- Medellín
    - [Medellín — The nomad's hidden gem](https://hackernoon.com/medellin-the-nomads-hidden-gem) *by Adam Hurwitz*
    - [Medellín — A taste of the classics and the best cacao](https://hackernoon.com/medellin-a-taste-of-the-classics-and-the-best-cacao) *by Adam Hurwitz*
    - [Medellín — Discover the local appeal](https://hackernoon.com/discovering-the-local-appeal-of-medellin) *by Adam Hurwitz*
    - [Medellín — Work remotely](https://hackernoon.com/my-experience-working-remotely-from-medellin) *by Adam Hurwitz*

# Accommodations

*See [open info](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17dD4YedWuiw-Q7GSv9WCC2rYfsLmLZoqqXzWitLhXlg/edit#heading=h.ygdbv0hsp0tk)*

#### Local aggregators

- VICO
    - Site: [getvico.com](https://getvico.com)

# Transit

- Not a good idea to hail taxis
- Use known international apps, e.g. Uber
- Local equivalents
    - Cabify
        - Requires a non US phone number
            - A phone number comes with a local [data plan](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E06798t3hu-oI7vYvKtKmP2bE7TXh_op5RnBISlwgRM/edit#gid=0&fvid=1551446493)
        - [Based in Spain](https://cabify.com/en/about-us)
    - inDrive
        - Use cash or Colombian bank account
        - [Based in Kazakhstan and Cyprus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InDrive) (Moved from Russia after Ukranian invasion)
    - Didi
        - [Baed in Beijing](https://www.didiglobal.com/contact/contact-us)

# Phones

- Use [WhatsApp](https://www.whatsapp.com/) to make calls
- Local data plans are likely cheaper than using an international data plan.

# Shopping

## In-store

#### Exito

- Site: [exito.com](https://www.exito.com)
- About: Groceries, home, clothes, and electronics

#### Ara

- Site: [aratiendas.com](https://aratiendas.com)
- About: Affordable groceries

#### Carulla

- Site: [carulla.com](https://www.carulla.com)
- About: Upscale groceries

#### Farmatodo

- Site: [farmatodo.com.co](https://www.farmatodo.com.co)
- About: Pharmacy

#### Ktronix

- Site: [ktronix.com](https://www.ktronix.com)
- About: Electronics

## Online

#### Rappi

- Site: [rappi.com](https://rappi.com)
- About: Realtime grocery deliveries and more

#### Mercado Libre

- Site: [mercadolibre.com](https://mercadolibre.com/)
- About: Online shopping

# Entry requirements

#### 90 day visa

- Travelers from many countries can visit with a ≤ 90 day tourist visa.
- ≤ 180 cumulative days within a calendar year
- Extensions are available for an additional ≤ 90 days: [Migración Ministerio De Relaciones Exteriores](https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/component/sppagebuilder/48-aun-estas-a-tiempo)

#### Digital nomad visa

- For ≤ 2 years
- Requirements
    - Health insurance
    - Income: ≥ 3 minimum wages in the last 3 months
        - $267.97 per month (2023-10-15): [Minimum monthly wage in Colombia from 2009 to 2023](https://www.statista.com/statistics/1349795/evolution-minimum-wage-month-colombia) *by Statista*
- Resources
    - [Visas and Embassies](https://colombia.travel/en/practical-information/visas-and-embassies) > *Visa for digital nomads by colombia.travel*
    - [Digital Nomads: Colombia is your office](https://colombia.travel/en/blog/digital-nomads-colombia-is-your-office)


#### Resources

- [Colombia](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html) *by travel.state.gov (US)*
- [Do I need a visa to travel to Colombia?](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/visa-requirements-for-colombia) *by Lonely Planet 2022-03-24*

#### Complete the migration form < 72 hours of flying

- [Online Check-Mig Form](https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro)

# Safety

- Emergencies: 123 (English speaking)
- Tourist police: 337-4413
- US: Contact the US Embassy
    - +57-601-275-2000
    - 24/7 line: +57-601-275-4021
    - *See [Travel.State.Gov > Safety and Security](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html)*

# Social media

#### Facebook groups

E.g.

- ExPats in Colombia: [facebook.com/groups/286959741487861](https://www.facebook.com/groups/286959741487861)
- Digital Nomads Colombia: [facebook.com/groups/digitalnomadscolombia](https://www.facebook.com/groups/digitalnomadscolombia)
- Expats in Colombia: [facebook.com/groups/381458688604196](https://www.facebook.com/groups/381458688604196/)

#### Reddit

- [r/Colombia](https://www.reddit.com/r/Colombia/)

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