Your Expat Community in Colombia

Learn about Expat Life in Colombia

Colombia is one of the most diverse countries in South America. From the Amazon Rainforest and the Andean mountain range to the country's famous coffee plantations, Colombia is a nature lover's haven. The country is also home to some of the most modern and beautiful cities in South America, including the mountain-top capital Bogota, the Spanish colonial Cartagena and the salsa capital of South America, Cali. Colombia was voted as the third-best country for expats to live in on the personal happiness scale in the InterNations Expat Insider 2014 survey. Expats also found Colombian locals to be very friendly and welcoming, and Colombia is one of the countries where expats have the most local friends. Many expats relocate to Colombia to work for large corporations or to teach English and work for a foundation. Colombia has some of the world's most desired natural resources, making them one of the world's leading exporters. The largest industries are coal and oil, and Colombia depends on these exports to bolster its economy. Unemployment is still among the highest in South America, but free trade agreements already underway should help Colombia to restore its situation at home.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Saudi Arabia or Portugal, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Your Friendly Network for Expats in Colombia

Every InterNations member has had their membership carefully approved and is dedicated to upholding the values of open-mindedness and respectfulness towards people of all cultures and backgrounds. This means you can interact securely with other like-minded expats and even join up with one of Colombia's expat groups in person. Whether you're in Bogota or Medellin, you can explore your city with an InterNations Group, learn French, watch live music, and even learn some famous salsa dancing! By meeting up with other expats in your new country you will increase your chances of settling in. Having interests, hobbies, and friends in your new country is extremely important to making your new chapter in Colombia a big success.