We have dozens of guides covering every aspect of living in Colombia, and more are being added every week…
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Hacking Colombia: Plumbers, electricians and Locksmiths
Trades people are more of the informal type in Colombia and in Latin America in general. No Roto Rooter, but maybe Mario from the barrio! While the person providing any of these services is likely unlicensed, I can attest that they usually […]
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Hacking Colombia: Busetas
You can’t miss them: throngs of diminutive buses zipping around streets at breakneck speeds competing for passengers. This is public transportation, Colombia style! When it rains, which in some parts of Colombia can be several times a day, taxis all but disappear […]
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Hacking Colombia: Taxis & Uber
Taxis are very affordable in Colombia. You could go from one end of the city to the other, say in Medellín, for under $10 US. You’re likely to spend $2 to $5 on most trips. Taxi rates are usually set by the city […]