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Digital Nomad Life in Colombia

By Betsy Burlingame

Summary: Colombia is a popular destination for digital nomads. The most popular cities for digital nomads are Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena. Digital nomads like living in Colombia because of its low cost of living, vibrant culture, and friendly people. A digital nomad can live on a monthly budget of around $1,000 in Colombia. The culture of Colombia is a mix of Spanish, African, and Indigenous influences. Popular foods in Colombia include arepas, empanadas, tamales, and sancocho.

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When we asked people living in Colombia about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded:

"Expats in Colombia often join a variety of social, cultural, and athletic activities available locally to make connections and meet people. Examples may include joining Meetup groups, attending language exchange events, enjoying outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking, or taking classes in music and dance. Expats may also get involved in sports teams like soccer, swimming, and fitness classes. Expats can also explore the culture by taking salsa and flamenco dance classes, visiting local cultural events, or joining volunteer activities. Additionally, many expats take advantage of Colombia's vibrant nightlife by checking out live music venues or adding themselves to salsa and bachata dancing groups," explained one expat living in Colombia.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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