Real Estate in Pereira: “The San Francisco of Colombia”
Colombia has been off the radar of foreigners due to its past troubles. Now, it's taking its rightful place.
Erin Donaldson
My $200-a-Month Rental in Pereira, Colombia Helped Me Heal from Tragedy
When Suzanna Brown landed in Matecaňa International Airport, Pereira, Colombia it was meant to be the start of a brand-new life in the country that she loved, with the man that she loved. Instead, she received the devastating news that her husband...
Riosucio, Colombia Holds Untapped Potential for Expats
Untapped potential abounds in the small town of Riosucio in the coffee region of Colombia. The town has a population of just over 57,000 and is a bit off the beaten path, but adorned with soaring mountain landscapes...
A Family Affair in This Surprising and Affordable Mountain Town
For Mary, moving to Pereira, Colombia, was partially inspired by family (her daughter and grandson live in the city), but equally so by the cost-effective lifestyle available to her. She arrived in Colombia in May of 2016. Her first few months were spent on a tourist visa to get settled and see if she was ready to commit.
Colombia’s Breathtaking Scenery, Year-Round Microclimate, And Good-Value Real Estate
A lot of people are falling in love with the breathtaking mountain scenery (even from the city center), easy-to-reach amenities, and the year-round late spring microclimate in Pereira, Colombia.
Fixer-Upper Turned Eco-Farm in Colombia for Just $58,000
Picture a two-story home in a tropical rainforest, where food grows abundantly, and butterflies play. Goats graze outside and occasionally you hear a call from the turkey and chickens clucking in the yard.
Why You Need to Consider Colombia’s Coffee Region
Life can be strange. One minute my husband Bryan and I are working the 9-to-5 routine, and the next we are looking at our future overseas. We sold everything we had, and off we went. Now we live in the capital of the Colombian coffee region, Pereira.
Retire to the Tropical Microclimate of Your Dreams in Colombia
I awake to the sound of gentle rain on the roof. Its chilly but not cold. It's never cold. Even sweat pants give way to shorts by mid-morning on most days.
Warm, Easy Living and Good Social Life in Colombia
Morning comes casually here. I wander into the kitchen in shorts, a tank, and flip flops…it will never be cold enough for something heavier. As I get breakfast going, my husband, Jaime, fixes his hot chocolate. No rush hour traffic, no icy roads either.