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Cartagena, Colombia

Guide Price

$239,781

880,000,000 COP

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

2

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Description

¡Este espectacular apartamento en Cartagena de Indias es el hogar perfecto para ti! Ubicado en el hermoso departamento de Bolívar, esta propiedad ofrece una ubicación privilegiada en una de las ciudades más turísticas de Colombia. Con un área de terreno, construida y privada de 69 m2, este apartamento cuenta con espacios amplios y bien distribuidos para una vida cómoda y funcional. Al entrar a este apartamento, serás recibido por una amplia sala de estar con doble ventana, lo que permite la entrada de luz natural y una vista panorámica impresionante. Además, cuenta con una alcoba para un descanso pleno, equipada con aire acondicionado y armarios empotrados para almacenar todas tus pertenencias. Esta habitación también cuenta con un baño en suite, perfecto para tu comodidad y privacidad. La cocina es otro de los aspectos destacados de esta propiedad. Con un estilo americano y barra incluida, tendrás un espacio moderno y funcional para preparar tus mejores platos. La cocina también está equipada con una cocina integral y todo lo necesario para cocinar tus recetas favoritas. Además, el apartamento viene completamente amoblado, lo que significa que ¡sólo tienes que traer tus cosas personales! Pensando en tu comodidad, este apartamento admite mascotas, así que ¡no tienes que dejar a tu fiel compañero atrás! Y si eres fanático del turismo en Cartagena, ¡esta es la propiedad para ti! Se permite el hospedaje turístico, por lo que puedes alquilarla

Location

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Living in Cartagena

A stunning walled colonial city on the Caribbean coast where retired couples live comfortably on $2,000-$2,500/month, including rent in neighborhoods like Bocagrande or Manga. The year-round heat and 90% humidity is the main filter -- you either love tropical living or you don't. A growing but still small American expat community, with affordable healthcare and easy beach access, though Spanish is essential and the pace of life is decidedly slow.

Eternal spring weather in Medellín, salsa music drifting from every doorway, and a warmth from Colombians that makes you wonder why you ever thought strangers were something to avoid.

Visa

Digital Nomad Visa (Type V) — requires proof of ~$900-1,000/mo income for 3 months, health insurance, and clean criminal record. Valid up to 2 years. Retirement Visa (Type M) — requires $750+/mo pension or 3x minimum wage. 2026 update: approvals for both have tightened; IT/tech workers are favored for digital nomad.

Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to Colombia

Key Fact

Colombia's digital nomad visa approvals have become unpredictable in 2025-2026 — the government now favors applicants in IT or with visible foreign employers. Safety has improved dramatically in major cities but varies by neighborhood.

Learn more: The Cheapest Cities to Live Abroad
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Colombia at a glance

How Colombia scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Affordable
🛡️Safety
Use caution
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Moderate
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Moderate
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Moderate

Cost of buying in Colombia

Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property

Closing Costs

3-5% of purchase price

  • ·Registration tax: 1.67%
  • ·Notary fees: 0.3%
  • ·Legal fees: $1,000-2,000
  • ·Registration: 0.5-1%

Annual Costs

Property Tax

0.3-1.2% of cadastral value (predial)

Insurance

$200-500/yr

HOA / Condo Fees

$50-200/mo for apartments (administración)

Good to Know

Agent Fees

Seller pays (3%)

Foreign Buyer Note

No restrictions on foreign buyers. Property ownership can support visa applications. Title insurance is not common — hire a good lawyer for due diligence.

Legal help in Colombia

Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.

Need a local attorney in Colombia?

We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.

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EXP COLOMBIA SAS

Next steps for moving to Colombia

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

Know your tax obligations

US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

FincaRaiz.com.co

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Currency

COP