La Caba帽a
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 08 November 2015
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New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello!!! I am a few tens of Kms north of and a few hundred M below my nearest neighbor on this forum!! Also in Nari帽o!! Saludos!!! Read More
Online shopping in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Colombia? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
It's a bit expensive, but for odd items that you can't find in Colombia, you can try ordering from Amazon or eBay and using a remailing service. These are usually based in Miami and are offered by some of the major shipping companies here in ... Read More
Intrigued by the Estrato system by Adriana Gutierrez
When I left Colombia in my late teens in 1970 there was no such thing as an "Estrato", but see that this zoning/caste system was imposed by law in the 90s as a mechanism for residents of designated "higher class" neighborhoods ...
I doubt there are many Estrato 1 or 2 dwellings in central Medellin. Estrato 1 and 2 are often located in small towns and rural areas, or in barrios above town. Although these are sometimes very old houses of tapia (mud brick), I have also seen ... Read More
Intrigued by the Estrato system by Adriana Gutierrez
When I left Colombia in my late teens in 1970 there was no such thing as an "Estrato", but see that this zoning/caste system was imposed by law in the 90s as a mechanism for residents of designated "higher class" neighborhoods ...
Estrato 6 mainly consists of people who have professional-level jobs with stable career paths, plus a few truly wealthy people. Nearly everyone in Estrato 6 is university-educated. Many travel internationally, especially to the US or Europe. ... Read More