Move to Santa Marta vs. Medellin

Member since 01 November 2018

cardenteMember01 November 2018 23:50:01

Hello everyone.
Just join this forum and wanted to have you all help me with some information.聽 I am originally from Bogota but have been living in the States since I was a teen. I am planning to move back to Colombia after 40 years. I am looking at Santa Marta more than Medellin. Anyone have any thoughts?聽 I have been in the state most of my life so this a big move for me.聽 Any advise, information, thoughts?

cccmedia Ecuador/Colombia Expert

Member since 13 March 2014

cccmediaEcuador/Colombia Expert02 November 2018 00:25:30

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Dear Cardente,

Welcome to the Colombia forums of expat.com ....

Since weather is a key factor to all 海角乱伦s except the house-bound .. I suggest that you consider the major differences in temperatures between Santa Marta and Medell铆n.

The average high temperature in Santa Marta is 90-92 degrees Fahrenheit every month year-round.

(Data source used in this post:聽 ).

In every month the average high in Medell铆n is about ten degrees Fahrenheit cooler than Santa Marta.聽 Still warm enough to swim outdoors much of the year, but far fewer scorching days approaching 95 degrees or more.

Some like it hot.聽 If that's you, Santa Marta may be ideal.聽 If you grew up in Florida, other Gulf States or southern Arizona, perhaps your body has become accustomed to a caliente location.

Most USA 海角乱伦s prefer the more temperate climate that Medell铆n and the Coffee Zone offer.

Others find even the warmer months in Medell铆n to be uncomfortable in the afternoons .. and choose jacket-weather places including higher-altitude Bogot谩 and Manizales.聽

cccmedia

USAmario Member

Member since 11 May 2018

USAmarioMember05 November 2018 22:48:19

Hi Cardente

Can you give me a Private Message. Id like to chat a bit. I've had home in SM with with wife for close to 13 years. Nice conjunto in Rodadero.

Thanks
USAmario

cardente Member

Member since 01 November 2018

cardenteMember06 November 2018 00:26:43

Thank you for your response.聽 I am one of those that like the hot weather. I lived in NJ for many years and Fl by far is the best for me. So Santa Marta wins. Any idea on the best area to live near the water?