Petronio Álvarez: Latin America’s Biggest Afro Music Party
Petronio Alvarez 2026 marks the 30th edition of Cali's festival, Latin America's largest Afro-Colombian music gathering. What visitors can expect.
June 19, 2026Section
Expats in Colombia
Living in Colombia: guides, visas, cost of living and expat life for foreigners in Bogota, Medellin and beyond.
Colombia Votes Sunday: Dry Law, Closed Borders, What to Expect
Colombia bans alcohol sales Sat 6pm–Mon midday under Decree 0612 as De la Espriella faces Cepeda in Sunday's presidential runoff....
June 19, 2026
Colombia’s Election Security: Armed-Group Claims Cloud the Runoff
Colombia’s runoff enters its final week under a security cloud: De la Espriella alleges armed-group intimidation of voters in Cauca...
June 16, 2026
Latin America Dominates the World’s Best Food Cities, Led by Lima
Lima topped Time Out's 2026 ranking of the world's best food cities, with Medellín, Mexico City and Buenos Aires putting...
June 15, 2026
Colombia’s Runoff: What June 21 Means for Expats
Colombia’s runoff is days away, with De la Espriella leading Cepeda in the final polls. What the June 21 vote...
June 15, 2026How to Invest in Colombia from Abroad in 2026: ETFs, Stocks and Bonds
How foreigners invest in Colombia in 2026 - the GXG ETF, ADRs like Ecopetrol and Bancolombia, a local brokerage, taxes...
June 11, 2026
Tango Takes Over Medellín: Your Day-by-Day to June 14
Why does Colombia's Medellín love tango? A foreigner's day-by-day guide to the Medellín Tango Festival's final week — free and...
June 9, 2026
Shopping and Daily Life in Colombia: Supermarkets, Plazas, Delivery
From D1 and Ara to Éxito, plazas de mercado and Rappi delivery — here is how everyday shopping and daily...
June 9, 2026Cost of Living in Medellín: A Real Monthly Budget
A comfortable single expat life in Medellín costs US$1,000–US$1,600/month. See rent, food, and health costs by neighborhood — including where...
June 9, 2026