Colombia
What do expats in Colombia appreciate most about the local culture?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they appreciate the most about the local culture in Colombia. They wrote...
"Lots of really friendly people in Colombia, If you are lost you must not be surprised if someone escorts you for half an hour to take you where you wanted to go," wrote a member who made the move to Medellin, Colombia.
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"Can I get away without saying anything here? I'm not sure there is anything I appreciate," explained one expat living in Villavicencio, Colombia.
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- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What do expats in Colombia appreciate most about the local culture?
If you live in Colombia, newcomers to Colombia would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
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.
