Located at the northern tip of South America, Colombia is a country that is more beautiful, dramatic, and diverse than nearly any other. Cartagena, a walled city on the turquoise shores, is one of Spanish America’s most beautiful enclaves. No longer Latin America’s best-kept secret, more and more expats are moving here to start a new life. The property-purchase process is fairly simple, the rules for bringing money into the country are streamlined, and it’s easy to obtain a visa and set up residence. Colombia is ripe for investing, with low prices and ground floor opportunities at every turn. Colombia is a more developed country than most in Latin America, with the infrastructure, modern products, and services you’d expect in a country on the move. UNESCO’s World Heritage List includes seven Colombian sites, it has the third largest economy, and it is the second most biodiverse country on the planet. Colombia is a safe and stable country with great healthcare and a low cost of living. A couple can live here for $1,000 a month. You’ll never run out of things to do and place to discover in this beautiful country. Escape to Colombia: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less gives you all the information you will need to make the move, be it part- or full-time to this wonderful country.

Medellín, a vibrant city of nearly four million people, stretches for 15 miles along the Aburrá Valley. It’s one of the brightest cultural and financial stars in South America and known as the City of Flowers, thanks to it eternal spring-like climate. Medellín is a city also known for its music, museums, nightlife and more. Today’s Medellín is a very progressive city, setting a world standard for urban development. In 2013, it was chosen by The Wall Street Journal as the most innovative city in the world, beating out Tel Aviv and New York.