Hey guys. I’m currently in Brazil thinking of going to Colombia next. I’m considering Pereira or Santa Marta as a first stop. Anyone who has been to either I would love to hear your experience. I’m a bit fried on Medellin.

Pereira has a town feeling, Santa Marta it’s at the beach, lots of party there

I’ve heard bucaramanga is great

san andrés is good for 4 days max. not ideal for long term stay.

I enjoy hiking a lot, I only knew of parque arvi when I was there, went on others outside of Medellin

I think Santa Marta can be nice, loved the vibe on the weekend trip and so many nice restaurants. But the nice beaches are a bit further away, but could be nice for some nice weekend trips

Hello! Anyone in Medellín for the next week? Or anyone willing to give some recommendations? We're 3 Romanians looking for some socializing 🤙

Hey, anyone in Bogota wants to have a drink or coffee? 😊 I am in tech and online marketing

👋, anyone in Medellin wants to hang out for a drink? I am in business financing and marketing

Hello guys, any recommendations for staying in Bogota? what are the best zones to stay at if you want to stay on the safe side and also close to the center?

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It's better to stay in the north. From Chapinero to Usaquen it's safe and you have nice/fancy bar/restaurants.

wherever the action is really, doesn't have to be center, but the main nightlife

Yes you will be close, you have a lof of club / bars in the beginning of Chapinero and in different area the more north you go.

But for the accommodation it's better more up north. I was staying next to Theatron club, it's better to take something a bit more in the north, Theatron area is like the border between the hood and the normal area there 😅

thank you man i appreciate it, are you there at the moment?

Planning a 4 day trip in April to Santa Marta, any recommendations on what to see? What are the best beaches? Restaurants? Where to snorkel? What places to see

No but I stayed there 3 weeks in January. Now I am going to Barranquilla then Santa Marta and will be back in Bogota for a few days in April from 12 to 17

Anyone going to stereo picnic?
I’m in bogota for the festival, would be nice to hangout as well :)

Anyone playing Pádel in Bogotá?

Hey has anyone gotten a nomad visa for Colombia and knows what health insurance to get?

I don't have a nomad visa but I am using SafetyWing (I am now on their remote package) and I used it in the past in Spain for the residency so it should work also for Colombia

How is Bogotá lately? I stayed in chapinero briefly last year but didn’t like it that much, I heard usaquen is a better option

Hey, so I did Cartagena and now Santa Marta. Do they have beaches where it's not private (condo / hotel), no music, no bar / restaurant, no guys trying to sell me something, just a normal quiet beach?
Does it even exists in Colombia (Caribbean coast)?

I heard the pacific coast is like that but difficult to access.

Capurgana is like that, its a hidden beach in El Choco. You can take a flight to acandi and then take a boat there. It is nice and very peaceful.

Palomino is a very quiet town near Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, it was super chill its literally a one street town. i dont think anywhere in south america you're gonna get a chill beach unless you're in a non touristic area! this town was my favourite beach in colombia

Thanks, for my next visit that

yeah going to the beach in brasil is such an activity but i love it 😂

Someone in santa Marta? Looking for friends to hangout with:))

Usaquen is more quiet
For me it depends heavily where you stay in Chapi!

It’s fairly easy to access from Buenaventura, and definitely much more quiet and raw. I recommend visiting there

There’s also some sellers in the beaches around Palomino, but nothing serious and it’s just a few par day.


I’m currently in Palomino, and I am really enjoying it. Definitely recommending it!

Or maybe this place is also worth a visit: https://maps.app.goo.gl/STJ5G3om7PaThXTp6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

szpnuzkqhnu is proposing a meetup in Medellín, Colombia at 818 District on Thursday, 10 April at 18:00:

"Let's grab a drink and grab a bite!"

✅ RSVP here: https://nomads.com/meetups#ddd6245b7b6a36c93f431a0139aba139

It’s a very chilled town, maybe this is what Bali was many years ago. Also love the dogs and the beaches around here.

A few fancy hotels/apartments in the making. Lots of hippies/and a few meditation options

Wifi is not great everywhere, so it’s a perfect place to do nothing

Hey everyone,
I'm considering coming to Colombia for a year. How's the safety situation there nowadays?

Dress like a local (ex: if they don't wear shorts, don't wear one), don't go to weird (poor) places alone, take accommodation in safe (rich) area and it will be all good! And if you are still scared, just use Uber! (based on what locals told me and my experience, 3 months in Colombia)

I have my 3rd months coming up now, and I didn’t have any issues so far even that with my height I cannot fake of being a gringo.

Mainly stayed in Laureles/Belen in Medellin so far but also did some short trips around here in Antioquia and to the Coast

I can really recommend safety wise, although maybe it helps that I don’t party much and always take Ubers at night

What city are you going to?

The nicest one 😁 I know I want to go to a Spanish speaking city in Latin America and stay for a year. I still haven't decided on a country. I'm looking for somewhere pleasant to live for a longer time, affordable and preferably warm. I have on my shortlist at the moment Colombia, Argentina, San Salvador and Ecuador. I'd appreciate opinions of people who have spent time in different Latin American countries.

I would recommend Medellin, pretty good weather, lots of things to do, great people.

Been here for 5 months with my fiancée and it’s been great

Ecuador was nice to travel around for 4 months. Quito and Cuenca get quite cold and I found it really boring after a week

Hey! I’m heading to a few cities in the country soon and would love to connect with other nomads or expats while I’m there. If you know of any local groups, chats, events, or ways people stay connected in different spots, I’d really appreciate a quick DM. Just looking to tap into the local vibe a bit 😊 Thanks so much in advance!

Any can't miss spots in Ecuador? If I'm planning a month in Colombia should I still make an effort to visit?

I loved Ecuador. Galapagos islands are amazing and affordable if you book hotels directly, the Amazon was great, Cuenca is a foodie paradise

Cuenca is a foodie paradise? how so? I spent a month there. food was ridiculously cheap, and there were some good restaurants, but hardly a foodie paradise (IMHO). Tiesto's and Cositos were pretty good on the higher-end scale, and there were good, cheap local places. what did I miss?

Yes, for a week. Tiesto was nice but I liked other places more (both cheap and high end)

Ok thanks for the info

agionogsush is proposing a meetup in Medellín, Colombia at 818 District on Thursday, 17 April at 19:00:

"This week's meet-up was a success, so let's eat and grab a drink again! {Connect with other nomads and nationals at a Nomad space}"

✅ RSVP here: https://nomads.com/meetups#6f2c7191e138835c965b58cd47e00af4

Does my nomad location need to be Medellin to RSVP?

No im sure you can rsvp without being in the city


I had to cancel this one and move it to next week

Does the url work for yall?

yes, localizo

hey guys

I tried xmeals. They were ok. Let me know if you find a good one?

Hi, question about Santa Marta region, going there soon.

Which areas would you recommend to stay?
Considering factors like safety, beach clean for swimming, internet, restaurants, nature.

Initially I was looking at these options: Santa Marta center, Rodadero, Taganga, Bello Horizonte.
Let me know about them or any other nice area.
Thanks

How’s Bogota these days in terms of nomad popularity, safety, etc?

I‘ll return to LatAm end of this year and Bogota will likely be where I land.

Wondering how long it’s worth staying for.

Stay in Rodadero. I lived there for a long time and the coast of Colombia for about 2 years.

Hey all! Do you know if there’s a nomad community in Salento?

I think there are just tourists and the occasional nomad

hey whos in medellin

Hey, is casacol.co considered a good option to rent apartments for a month in Medellín?

I’ve been here since June :)

I arrived yesterday, will be here for a month

nrgwftfimoh is proposing a meetup in Medellín, Colombia at 818 Distrcit on Saturday, 3 May at 18:00:

"Let's grab a drink, a bite, and take some free salsa lessons while connecting with nomads and locals"

✅ RSVP here: https://nomads.com/meetups#33109cc1b960939ef96a9a7c3fee7007

Hi! I’m arriving in Laureles (Medellín) 7 may. Is there an active padelgroup? So yes, i would like to join!

Let me know

Team anyone in Cali that want to meet?

Hello 👋🏼 I wanted to ask if there are any boardgame meetups in Bogota or if someone is up for some games 😄 I will be there from on next week for one month.

Hey all, could anyone recommend an accountant in Colombia?

Anyone here who has purchased a property in Colombia? Which lawyer did you use and how much did they charge to assist with the process?

Anyone in Cartagena right now?