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jmb0675

jill bell

@jmb0675

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American expat in Colombia

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29

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8

About me

American

Lives in La Boquilla-Cartagena

Speaks English and learning to speak Spanish.

Registration: 05 November 2014

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jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
2 years ago
PeteWattersChatsworth18

Santa Marta Columbia by PeteWattersChatsworth18

I travel to Santa Marta about 4 times a year I would like to meet up with some expat's when I am thereI am from California

jill bell

@South American Voyager Huntington beach! Wow great place to ditch class and spend the day . My dad was stationed in Long Beach so grew up all up and down PCH.Construction is still on going. What a pain . Between that and the tourists makes ... Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
2 years ago
PeteWattersChatsworth18

Santa Marta Columbia by PeteWattersChatsworth18

I travel to Santa Marta about 4 times a year I would like to meet up with some expat's when I am thereI am from California

jill bell

Hi PeteSorry for the delay. We're from Lakewood Ca. Then moved to Auburn Wa. Been here for years and hope to stay to the end. Let me know when youre back. Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
2 years ago
PeteWattersChatsworth18

Santa Marta Columbia by PeteWattersChatsworth18

I travel to Santa Marta about 4 times a year I would like to meet up with some expat's when I am thereI am from California

jill bell

Hi PeteMy husband and I have lived in Rodadero, Santa Marta  for about 7 years. Love it!  Orginally from S. Cal.  But moved here from Wa. Great place to live. Still has a "small town" feel.  Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Plimsol

American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

jill bell

@Ebowens111 When you say private insurance do you mean medical? We belong to EPS Sanitas. The regular costs $ 125,000. Col peso plus we have tbe premium plan for an additional  for $162,000 . We're both over 65 so we pay at the top ... Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Plimsol

American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

jill bell

@Ebowens111Hi I love Santa Marta but we decided to live in  Rodadero because it has a "small town" feel , everyone knows you , great resturants and  nice beaches. You can walk to anything you need.  Santa Marta is fun. We go ... Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Plimsol

American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

jill bell

Good morning We used Jorge Hernando Cervantes at Coldwell Banker in Santa Marta. He is /was the Director Comercial there. He found our house for us in Rodadero. Very honest and knowledgeable. Give him a call* Good luck Jill Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Plimsol

American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

jill bell

Been here in Rodadero a little more than 2 years. Lived in Cartagena about 18 months. Perfer Rodadero, Santa Marta to Cartagena. Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Plimsol

American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

jill bell

Hi there! My husband and I are also US ex pats. We live in Rodadero just outside of Santa Marta. Stop on by for a visit Jill Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Majito

Housing in Santa Marta by Majito

Hi, I am a Canadian and I lived in Cuba 6 months a year for four years. I am thinking of going to Colombia this year. In your opinion is it possible to find a nice accommodation in Santa Marta or the surrounding area for a budget of about $ 400 US ...

jill bell

Good morning Sounds good. Just send me a message to set up a date and time. Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Majito

Housing in Santa Marta by Majito

Hi, I am a Canadian and I lived in Cuba 6 months a year for four years. I am thinking of going to Colombia this year. In your opinion is it possible to find a nice accommodation in Santa Marta or the surrounding area for a budget of about $ 400 US ...

jill bell

Its a small tourist beach town. Has everything we need all with in a short walk. Let me ask around. I know we have a casa in our cojuntos for rent. Our cojuntos is 11 casas . Small quiet pools about 2 blks from the beach. Im not sure if the ... Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Majito

Housing in Santa Marta by Majito

Hi, I am a Canadian and I lived in Cuba 6 months a year for four years. I am thinking of going to Colombia this year. In your opinion is it possible to find a nice accommodation in Santa Marta or the surrounding area for a budget of about $ 400 US ...

jill bell

Hi We moved from WA. State and now live in Rodadero, Colombia just 4k from Santa Marta proper. What are looking for? 1 bedroom, 2, furnished, not furnished, pool, beach? Any ideas? Let me know Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Plimsol

American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

jill bell

Good morning My husband has medicare part A only. Just in case something happens while in the US. Like I said we brought all 3 cats and our dog with us. One of the cats and our dog weigh 17 pounds and they flew just fine. All 4 were in soft ... Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Plimsol

American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

jill bell

Perfect! I've got to go there!! Do they have a membership of can anyone get in? Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Plimsol

American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

jill bell

Hi again Forgot to talk about the medical. Its great! We have the national insurance which runs about $40 US a month. We also had private in surance but cancled after several months. Very expensive and is no different than the national. I broke my ... Read More

jill bell
jmb0675 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Plimsol

American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol

How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?

jill bell

Good morning About the money thing, do not keep a lot of money in a bank here it will be taxed. My husband has his SS on a mastercard which is great. We have a couple of bank accounts in the US ( where most of the money is ) and 1 in Colombia. We ... Read More