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EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Top Places for Expats to Live in Mexico
Mexico has many aspects that appeal to expats, from natural beauty to affordable living. You can choose to settle in a big city, a small town, or a coastal location.
EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Mexico Real Estate
Whether you decide to rent or buy a property, Mexico has a wide variety of real estate choices from very affordable to high-end luxury apartments.
EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Mexico Banking
Although Mexico may be “just across the border,” you will still be dealing with a different currency and banking requirements.
EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Mexico Cost of Living
Not only is Mexico in close proximity to the U.S., but its cost of living is far less expensive–especially basic costs such as food and housing.
EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Mexico Healthcare and Health Insurance
With excellent healthcare options at a fraction of the price in the U.S., many expats are choosing to settle in Mexico.
EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Mexico Visas
Not only is Mexico easy to get to and from for U.S. and Canadian citizens, but it has a low cost of living, great food, and relatively liberal visa requirements.
Expat Essentials: Living in Santa Marta, Colombia
Santa Marta with its beaches, mountains, affordable cost of living, colorful cultural life, and superb food; an expat destination to consider?
Expat Essentials: Living in Cartagena, Colombia
In recent years, Colombia has become one of the best destinations in the world to retire. And one of the favorite places for this is the Caribbean city of Cartagena de Indias.
Top Four Neighborhoods in Medellin for Expats
Choose from diverse options of top neighborhoods in Medellin; from upscale high-rises and traditional homes to remote country houses.
Living in Medellin, Colombia on $500 USD a Month
If someone would have told me: “You’re able to move to Medellin, Colombia, and live off of $500 dollars a month,” I wouldn’t have believed it.
The Colombian Visa Pursuit
When you find a country that you love, a tricky thing called a visa that could get in the way. Here is my experience with my Colombian Visa…
Top Places for Expats to Live in Colombia
Many people have outdated images of Colombia, but it has become a key expat destination that boasts great food, a temperate climate, and affordable healthcare.
EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Colombia Real Estate
Colombia is attracting more expats these days, with housing options that range from modern high rises in the cities to simple beach homes.
EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Colombia Cost of Living
The cost of living in Colombia, especially compared to the U.S., is one of its biggest draws. Excellent housing and top medical care is available as well.
EXPAT ESSENTIALS: Colombia Healthcare and Healthcare Insurance
Colombia offers excellent healthcare at a fraction of the cost in the U.S. It has also become a popular place for medical tourism.