- Pablo Garcia Ramirez
I was so lucky that a friend told me about InterNations before I came to Bogota. I had the chance to contact many expats there from home.
InterNations – Connecting Dutch living in Colombia
Are you looking for fellow Dutch in Colombia? Do you need advice and tips from your Dutch countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Dutch expats to discover attractions like the cordilleras together?
Whether you are already living as an expat in Colombia or still residing at home in the Netherlands to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Colombia provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Dutch expats in Colombia, hailing from all across Netherlands - from Rotterdam, over The Hague to Amsterdam.
Meet other Dutch at our events in Colombia
Attend our monthly events and activities for Dutch expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Dutch at our events?
Meet other Dutch in Colombia
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other Dutch to share your hobbies with
Receive Information and Tips about Colombia from Dutch Expats
Obviously, embarking on expat life in Colombia is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Dutch compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Colombian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Dutch in Colombia, living in Bogotá, Barranquilla, Calí and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofDutch in Bogotá orDutch in Medellin.
So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Dutch food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Dutch InterNations Community:
- Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from the Netherlands in Colombia.
- Receive and share advice in our Colombia Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for stamppot in Bogotá...
- Browse the InterNations Places database for Colombia to find institutions like the nearest Dutch embassy and many others.
From the cordilleras to the Orinoco River Basin, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Dutch expats in Colombia.
Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Dutch in Colombia
Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Colombia. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Colombian bandeja paisa, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Bogotá's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip together with a group of fellow Dutch in Cali to visit the historical La Candelaria neighbourhood, Ciudad Perdida in the jungle, and other impressive landmarks across Colombia.
This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from the Netherlands and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Goededag from our Dutch living in Colombia!
- Pablo Garcia Ramirez
I was so lucky that a friend told me about InterNations before I came to Bogota. I had the chance to contact many expats there from home.
- Michelle Guillemont
I was a little bit afraid before moving to Colombia - a new language, security issues, no friends. InterNations helped me settle in, though.
