Plimsol
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Santa Marta
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 28 August 2012
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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 ...
The Colombian National Post Office is called 4-72 with offices in most towns. They offer a service that lets you send your online order to their address in Miami and they send to you in Colombia, here's a ... Read More
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
They require membership, similar to Costco, BJ's or Sam's Club in the US. It's not expensive and they have the Kirkland brands like Costco. www.pricesmart.com. Read More
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
Jajaja. . .me too! However I found them in BARRANQUILLA at PriceSmart! (Vlasic). PriceSmart is a good source for US imported brands (Philly Cream Cheese,etc.) they also deliver to Santa Marta. I find a trip or two a year satisfies my ... Read More
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
To answer your questions, there are pros and cons everywhere depending on your tastes and requirements. For us, we don't have any complaints worth mentioning. The population of Santa Marta is only about 450,000 so, as with smaller towns, you ... Read More
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
I'm sorry, but we don't have pets, you shouldn't have any problems, others in our building do have pets. We live in an area between Rodadero and the airport, Pozo Colorados and we love it. There are quite a few Oceanside condos to ... Read More
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
I have not been fishing in Santa Marta, however there are many local fishermen, and fresh fish. Friends have told me offshore fishing charters can be arranged. Hope this helps. Read More
considering move to Santa Marta by expat42451
Currently living in Quito. Considering a move to Santa Marta- I visited there a couple of years ago and liked the city. In looking at numbeo.com , that website lists the cost of a 1br apartment in the city center as, $283 a month. I am assuming ...
Suggest you try www.metrocuadrado.com Read More
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I am with Allianz and have been very pleased, as well. I have found the medical community to be professional and friendly also. I have been to the Perfect Body (as I mentioned) and another clinic, but can't remember ... Read More
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
Wow, sorry to hear about your foot, that can be painful! On that subject, have you found a doctor or medical group you can recommend? My last experience was at the Perfect Body Clinic, for an ear infection . I was pleased but always open to new ... Read More
dentist in Bogota by komatta
Would anyone have a recommendation for a good English speaking dentist in Bogota? Thanks.
Hi, I have been using a great dentist who speaks English and went to school in Boston. Dr. Santiago Deperly Clinica DDS Calle 97A # 8-41 Bogota, DC Tel +57 1 610 4900 www.clinicadds.com Very nice, professional group! Read More
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
Hi to you, too. . I totally agree, Santa Marta is magic!! My wife and I moved to Bogotá several years ago from Florida. As lovely as Bogtá was, we missed the sea and warm weather. We often shop in Rodadero and enjoy a restaurant there, ... Read More
American living in Santa Marta
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments? Read More
Presentation of members in Bogota by expat.com
Hello and welcome on Íæż½ã½ã! We invite the new members in Bogota and surroundings to present themselves in this discussion :) Are you living here since some time or did you just arrive? What brought you to Bogota? What passionates you, do you ...
Bogotá is a great place and if you are not alteady a member, I suggest joing InterNations.org, a very active expats organization with communities in Bogotá and Medellin. Also, a fun thing to do in Bogotá is every Tuesday 5-9 at ... Read More
Living on $500/month by makskk
Hey guys! As the name says is it possible or better where exactly would be the cheapest place in Colombia to look for if your budget is 500/month. I'm 20 yo and have no problems staying in a really bad apartament-no TV, no hot water-but I do ...
Santa Marta. . and/or Taganga. Great for young people, have a look! Read More
What mail forwarding shipping service from the States is good? by jaguar57
I want a mail forwarding address in the States so a private shipping company can deliver stuff to me in Cali, such as what I order on Amazon. Any suggestions as to which companies are good?
Have you tried . . jetbox.us Read More