South America Living

Information for those wanting to move to or travel extensively in South America including country guides, Cheap Places To Live, articles, videos and many photographs.


Travel Information for Colombia

Visas Destinations & Travel Guides Money Maps

Living in Colombia Guide Health Safety Transport
Truck in Medellin

Travel Destinations in Colombia

Colombia is hot on the tourist trail these days (2012) and for good reason. The country is made for the adventurous with Tayrona National Park and the city of Cartagena [...]
The Town of Salento Near Manizales

Manizales, Colombia Travel Guide

Manizales lies in the heart of the Eje Cafetero, or the Coffee Region, in central Colombia. It sits at an altitude of 5,321 meters (17,457 feet) and has a subtropical [...]
Part of What Your New Colombian Work Visa Will Look Like!

How to Obtain a Colombian Work Visa

Editor’s Note: This is a guest article by Kate Caroline who publishes “The Wanderlust Chronicles” blog. So you have decided to work in Colombia? There are many opportunities here, and [...]
Vatican Store in Medellin

Medellin, Colombia – Cheap Place To Live In South America

Most don´t register the thought “Colombia” when trying to escape the high cost of living in the U.S, Canada, Australia or England… but maybe more should. Colombia has its share [...]
The Tall Gringo Blog

Blogs About Colombia

Want an inside-look at living in Colombia other than stories of guerilla warfare, kidnapping of foreigners and dodging bullets? Here are some blogs by folks that know the above affects [...]
Coat of Arms of Colombia

Visas & Fees for Colombia

U.S citizens, Canadians, Australians and Brits (folks who call the UK home) do not need a visa to enter Colombia. You only need a valid passport. Upon arrival you will [...]
Cattleya Trianae - National Flower of Colombia.

Embassies in Colombia: USA, Canada, Australia & UK

USA, Canada, Australia & UK Embassies in Colombia plus Emergency Assistance information. Click here for information on Visas & Fees. Note: Colombia´s embassies in the USA, Canada, Australia & UK [...]