Medellín Tightens Crackdown on Airbnb-Style Short-Term Rentals Used by Foreigners
Medellín's city government, working with the National Police, has strengthened inspection, surveillance and control operations
June 1, 2026Section
Expats in Colombia
Living in Colombia: guides, visas, cost of living and expat life for foreigners in Bogota, Medellin and beyond.
Medellín and Bogotá Beat São Paulo, Rio on Startup Density 2026
Colombian startup density ranking tops LatAm: Medellín leads at 10.9 per 100k inhabitants, Bogotá 64th globally per StartupBlink 2026 index.
May 29, 2026
The Rise of Medellín, Bogotá, and Santa Marta as Colombia’s Digital Nomad Hubs
Colombia’s digital nomad market has expanded rapidly since the government introduced a dedicated visa in 2022. Coverage and analysis from...
April 22, 2025
Colombia: Bogotá neighborhood defies rain with annual outdoor art festival
In rainy, gray and cold Bogotá, entertainment is usually "indoor". Except in San Felipe, a residential neighborhood in the Colombian...
December 12, 2022
Colombia is now a worse country to retire and falls in the global ranking
Colombia is now a more difficult country for retirement by falling to 42nd place among 44 markets evaluated in Natixis...
September 13, 2022