

Scott C
@ncthomeexp
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Bogota
Speaks English working on Spanish
Registration: 29 February 2012
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Healthcare in Colombia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Colombia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Colombia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

I have Colsanitas and the required EPS. I love it. I have traveled around Colombia with it and had no problem using my insurance as well as here in Bogota. I have been to the ER a few times and a stint in the hospital in Santa Marta and have paid ... Read More


Need to Learn Spanish by nvincent
I need to have someone teach me Spanish. I want do at least 3 times a week around late mornings or early afternoon. I need it to be interesting and fun. I want intense at the same time. I will need references before allowing anyone into my ...

Contact http://www.insituspanish.com Great teachers, very experienced and will teach you everything you need know. Read More


clothes to bring for bogota climate by abhishek.khosla
Hello everyone, Can you please guide me what clothes to bring while coming to Bogota. I also need the same info for my wife as well. thanks abhishek

If your coming to Bogota prep for light jackets and sweaters as temps fluctuate. Not many people wear shorts but mainly a casual/dressy lifestyle. Just about everywhere else it's warm. Bring a scarf too as air quality in the city is not the greatest. Read More


cedula by incagold
good day.....would some persons reply as to how long it took to receive their cedula.....I applied may 4 in medellin and they said 2 weeks and to check their website to see if my 5 digit number they stamped in my passport on my conjugal visa was ...

Glad you got yours. I applied back in January, left Colombia back to the US and when I moved here in May I got the temporary one and then had to wait two weeks for my permanent one. They did however want to charge me twice for it and had to fight ... Read More


Finding Intensive Spanish Course in Bogotá by woolen
Hi All, I am an expat living in Bogotá and my husband will be joining me in 2 weeks. He speaks no Spanish, so I am trying to find a good, affordable, intensive Spanish course for him to take. Does anyone have any suggestions? We are open to small ...

Here is a great new school that just opened with some of my old teachers from another school. These where the best teachers I had and they started their own school. I would highly recommend them to teach you Spanish. http://www.insituspanish.com/ Read More


Finding Intensive Spanish Course in Bogotá by woolen
Hi All, I am an expat living in Bogotá and my husband will be joining me in 2 weeks. He speaks no Spanish, so I am trying to find a good, affordable, intensive Spanish course for him to take. Does anyone have any suggestions? We are open to small ...

I am coming too in March and speak very little. Your husband and I can hang out and teach each other. Read More